Patricia Hansen, CFSAN’s Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling deputy director and John Verbeten, deputy director for Import Operations Enforcement laid out the FDA's new enforcement guidance, and urged businesses with available formula to wait for approval before distributing formula in the US.

Before Agriculture/FDA subcommittee about FY2023 budget, Commissioner Robert Califf says FDA needs more resources to address unlisted fragrances in menstrual products and doesn’t have good regulatory options for hemp and kratom. His formula emergency comments leave members frustrated.

Concerned about adverse health effects, Sweden wants to limit the amount of vitamin D and iodine in supplements from January 2024. In setting maximum levels for certain vitamins and minerals, Sweden will join a host of European countries introducing national rules in the absence of direction from the European Commission. 

Before Agriculture/FDA subcommittee about FY2023 budget, Commissioner Robert Califf says FDA needs more resources to address unlisted fragrances in menstrual products and doesn’t have good regulatory options for hemp and kratom. His formula emergency comments leave members frustrated.

Concerned about adverse health effects, Sweden wants to limit the amount of vitamin D and iodine in supplements from January 2024. In setting maximum levels for certain vitamins and minerals, Sweden will join a host of European countries introducing national rules in the absence of direction from the European Commission. 

Democrats and Republicans vote to approve $28m emergency finding for FDA formula programs proposed in bill introduced day earlier by Democrat leaders on Appropriations Committee. Biden deems Defense Production Act applicable to manufacturing formula products.

Round-up of European consumer health business news: Germany's PharmaSGP breaks sales record in Q1 as acquired brands grow; probiotics player BioGaia plans direct distribution in Canada; and private-equity firm Ardian takes a stake in French e-commerce supplements specialist Nutripure.

Women’s health company acquired patent for SAM-e formulation MSI-195 after innovator's study showed it had nearly three times higher availability than a leading competitor.

A round-up of European consumer health business news: Dermapharm sees 2021 sales rise on the back of increased vitamin D demand; Sanofi plans to launch Enzymatica's ColdZyme in Turkey; and Slovenia's Krka posts rise in OTC sales.

A round-up of the latest European consumer health industry appointments: Alliance Pharma names Jo LeCouilliard as chair; Venture Life hires Paul McGreevy as non-executive chair; and Maxwellia appoints Ian Adamson as a strategic advisor.

Democrats and Republicans vote to approve $28m emergency finding for FDA formula programs proposed in bill introduced day earlier by Democrat leaders on Appropriations Committee. Biden deems Defense Production Act applicable to manufacturing formula products.

HELP Committee Chairwoman Patty Murray, and ranking member Richard Burr also include supplement registration requirement in discussion draft for reauthorizing FDA’s user fee programs for prescription, generic and biosimilar drugs and medical devices.

Round-up of European consumer health business news: Germany's PharmaSGP breaks sales record in Q1 as acquired brands grow; probiotics player BioGaia plans direct distribution in Canada; and private-equity firm Ardian takes a stake in French e-commerce supplements specialist Nutripure.

Due to uncertainty in COVID-19 landscape in China, USANA adjusted its 2022 fiscal year guidance. Direct seller Mannatech decreased its number of fulfilled orders by 6% in the first quarter.

Tru Niagen sales made up more than 85% of first-quarter total, and TV ads launched in March drove a “dramatic increase” in customers, says CEO Robert Fried.

Decree imposes steps Abbott must complete before it can begin preparing to restart production, including hiring independent consultant to determine whether facility is compliant with FDA manufacturing and labeling regulations.

FDA launches temporary enforcement discretion on infant formula product to help increase supply in US on same day consent decree announced to allow Abbott to restart production at facility closed since February, prompting ongoing formula shortage. 

Doesn’t take long to find health and wellness product marketers on list of direct sellers or find firms offering those products in the FTC's history of enforcement actions in the sector. 

The Oscars of the OTC industry returns for its 27th year, inviting entries from UK consumer health players across 15 categories. This year sees the introduction of a new award to recognize environmentally-friendly OTC innovation.

Tru Niagen sales made up more than 85% of first-quarter total, and TV ads launched in March drove a “dramatic increase” in customers, says CEO Robert Fried.

Hyland’s Naturals focused for nearly 120 years on providing consumer health products in the pediatric and general wellness categories and is expanding into the women’s health and pet categories. Also will launch more than 20 natural wellness products over the next year.

The Oscars of the OTC industry returns for its 27th year, inviting entries from UK consumer health players across 15 categories. This year sees the introduction of a new award to recognize environmentally-friendly OTC innovation.

Tru Niagen sales made up more than 85% of first-quarter total, and TV ads launched in March drove a “dramatic increase” in customers, says CEO Robert Fried.

Hyland’s Naturals focused for nearly 120 years on providing consumer health products in the pediatric and general wellness categories and is expanding into the women’s health and pet categories. Also will launch more than 20 natural wellness products over the next year.

FDA report on inspection states Abbott and agency “found evidence" of Cronobacter species bacteria in powdered infant formula production environment and firm also identified bacteria in finished powdered formula products. Once Abbott gets FDA clearance to restart production at facility, it will need as much as two months before formula made there reaches stores.

FDA launches temporary enforcement discretion on infant formula product to help increase supply in US on same day consent decree announced to allow Abbott to restart production at facility closed since February, prompting ongoing formula shortage. 

FDA retracts warning against Glanbia Performance Nutrition Manufacturing about selling adulterated dietary supplements.