Health, beauty and wellness industry stakeholders believe Lina Khan’s appointment increases chances FTC will aggressively enforce against e-commerce giant Amazon. Agency movement alleging antitrust against Amazon could impact the pricing and sales of products online.

Cannabinoid products have been available in US since at least 2012, when states began legalizing cannabis, but the earliest USPTO is recognizing submissions for those marks is December 2018 and it won’t register trademarks until FDA allows lawful use of the ingredients in non-drug products.

New York legislation to restrict sales of weight loss and sports nutrition supplements to minors failed without reaching a vote before the end of the session. But the proposal will continue to be a challenge for industry in New York as well as around the country.

Cannabinoid products have been available in US since at least 2012, when states began legalizing cannabis, but the earliest USPTO is recognizing submissions for those marks is December 2018 and it won’t register trademarks until FDA allows lawful use of the ingredients in non-drug products.

New York legislation to restrict sales of weight loss and sports nutrition supplements to minors failed without reaching a vote before the end of the session. But the proposal will continue to be a challenge for industry in New York as well as around the country.

Only bill introduced in Congress on amending Sec. 13(b) of FTC rules to restore authority would make all pending false advertising enforcements subject to the authority. H.R. 2668 also would allow FTC to target advertising as far back as 10 years from when it files a complaint.

German private-label specialist EVP Group is poised to enter the Spanish market with the acquisition of local supplements and cosmetics player Korott.

The latest European health & wellness business news: Probi partners with Swedish beauty firm Oriflame for probiotic launch; retailer Holland & Barrett enters the Chinese market with Alibaba's Tmall; and Enzymatica sees ColdZyme growth potential on Amazon.

Royal DSM and Colorado’s Mile High Labs partner to provide companies in supplement, food and beverage sectors with ingredients to develop formulations with CBD and other cannabinoids. They initially are targeting the US and look to enter Canada, South America, Europe and Australia.

German private-label specialist EVP Group is poised to enter the Spanish market with the acquisition of local supplements and cosmetics player Korott.

The latest global health and wellness industry appointments: Stada hires Uriach's Roura to lead Spanish OTC business; CHPA elects J&J's Goodridge; Valbiotis brings in Ipsen's Bessy; and Mannatech's Bala joins DSA's board.

The latest European health & wellness business news: Probi partners with Swedish beauty firm Oriflame for probiotic launch; retailer Holland & Barrett enters the Chinese market with Alibaba's Tmall; and Enzymatica sees ColdZyme growth potential on Amazon.

Colgate is “not in a hurry” to make deals with valuations high for businesses it would target, says CEO Noel Wallace. Increasing commodity costs and rising inflation have the company prioritizing growth on existing businesses.

First Response pregnancy test sales didn’t decline during the pandemic as the underlying strength of the economy doesn’t slow consumer interest in expanding their families, says Church & Dwight CEO Matthew Farrell.

Both firms announce agreement for Prestige to pay Akorn $230m cash for TheraTear, Diabetic Tussin and Zostrix OTCs and MagOx and Multi-betic supplements. Akorn says the agreement is "to sell its Consumer Health business,” even though it retains two consumer brands.

Health, beauty and wellness industry stakeholders believe Lina Khan’s appointment increases chances FTC will aggressively enforce against e-commerce giant Amazon. Agency movement alleging antitrust against Amazon could impact the pricing and sales of products online.

Cannabinoid products have been available in US since at least 2012, when states began legalizing cannabis, but the earliest USPTO is recognizing submissions for those marks is December 2018 and it won’t register trademarks until FDA allows lawful use of the ingredients in non-drug products.

Only bill introduced in Congress on amending Sec. 13(b) of FTC rules to restore authority would make all pending false advertising enforcements subject to the authority. H.R. 2668 also would allow FTC to target advertising as far back as 10 years from when it files a complaint.

Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.

The latest European health & wellness business news: Probi partners with Swedish beauty firm Oriflame for probiotic launch; retailer Holland & Barrett enters the Chinese market with Alibaba's Tmall; and Enzymatica sees ColdZyme growth potential on Amazon.

Trademarks are registered and published for opposition with the US Patent and Trademark Office and are published weekly in the agency's Official Gazette.

ADM Protexin's Bio-Kult Pregnéa combines six live bacterial cultures with essential vitamins and minerals to “support women through pregnancy, from pre-conception to beyond birth.”

Thinking about entering the OTC Marketing Awards 2021? This podcast covers all you need to know about key dates and deadlines, the various award categories and also offers helpful tips for putting together an entry which will impress the judges.

The OTC Marketing Awards 2021 will now take place on 1 December, with entries invited from activity in 2020 and 2021. A special award – Best COVID-19 initiative by an OTC Company – will also recognize the efforts made by the British consumer healthcare industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Firm apologized and removed a Facebook post that promised to rid users of stubborn aches and pains after Advertising Standards Authority determined claims were unauthorized.

Only bill introduced in Congress on amending Sec. 13(b) of FTC rules to restore authority would make all pending false advertising enforcements subject to the authority. H.R. 2668 also would allow FTC to target advertising as far back as 10 years from when it files a complaint.

FDA and FTC jointly warn five marketers of supplements with claims to treat fertility and other reproductive disorders. The unapproved and misbranded drugs could harm consumers and deter them from seeking effective treatments.