Filling in the blanks for which ingredients qualify for definition of hemp could be as difficult and complicated as the question of lawful use, says food and drug attorneys. A DEA rule from legislation de-scheduling hemp left room for confusion on which substances qualify. 

On same day USP published report on delta-8 THC, former FDA executive who led a marijuana policy working group while there advised that banishing the ingredient won’t come any easier than controlling the use of hemp ingredients in non-drug products subject to the agency’s regulatory oversight.

FDA ODSP details “data, research results, and other information” it needs on NAC that could sway proposing a rulemaking to allow its continued use in supplements. One detail missing is what the agency’s asking for are NDI notifications for NAC.

Filling in the blanks for which ingredients qualify for definition of hemp could be as difficult and complicated as the question of lawful use, says food and drug attorneys. A DEA rule from legislation de-scheduling hemp left room for confusion on which substances qualify. 

On same day USP published report on delta-8 THC, former FDA executive who led a marijuana policy working group while there advised that banishing the ingredient won’t come any easier than controlling the use of hemp ingredients in non-drug products subject to the agency’s regulatory oversight.

HBW Insight reports on a packed agenda at the AESGP's Regulatory Conference on 25 November. Panels discuss the implications of raft of legislative changes for the European self-care industry, including the incoming EU Pharmaceutical Strategy, the new Medical Devices Regulations, and the inter-related European Green Deal, Farm to Fork and Chemicals Strategies. The conference also saw the launch of the GSCF's Charter for Environmentally Sustainable Self-Care.

Sweden's Karo Pharma is acquiring Sylphar Group and its dietary supplement and beauty brands sold around Europe, primarily online.

J&J provided color on plans for standalone consumer health business during a business overview with analysts. Multiple separation pathways are being considered.

The latest European consumer healthcare business news: Belgium's Ceres Pharma expands its portfolio with GlobiFer; and PharmaSGP achieves its best ever quarter thanks to the recovery of the OTC market.

Filling in the blanks for which ingredients qualify for definition of hemp could be as difficult and complicated as the question of lawful use, says food and drug attorneys. A DEA rule from legislation de-scheduling hemp left room for confusion on which substances qualify. 

On same day USP published report on delta-8 THC, former FDA executive who led a marijuana policy working group while there advised that banishing the ingredient won’t come any easier than controlling the use of hemp ingredients in non-drug products subject to the agency’s regulatory oversight.

Prestige hasn’t totally escaped supply chain disruptions caused by shutdowns during the pandemic but it’s relieved to report a smaller impact than most consumer-packaged goods marketers. Slower cough/cold OTC sales also don’t slow its results.

The latest European consumer healthcare business news: Belgium's Ceres Pharma expands its portfolio with GlobiFer; and PharmaSGP achieves its best ever quarter thanks to the recovery of the OTC market.

Product launches by Power Life Nutrition, PlantFuel Life, Cymbiotik and JSHealth; third-quarter sales up for ChromaDex and Mannatech, slip for MusclePharm and USANA.

Japan's Taisho reported higher sales in the six months ended 30 September as the continued recovery of the domestic OTC market offset a weaker performance overseas.

Procter & Gamble and Amazon are among nine companies FTC ordered to provide detailed information to help the agency identify causes behind ongoing supply chain disruptions. Chairwoman Khan says the information should “shed light on market conditions and business practices that may have worsened these disruptions.”

Xlear founder Nate Jones says FTC doesn’t argue that results and other information in research linked in social media posts, its website and a press release are false, but wants to prohibit providing information to consumers on research about preventing and treating COVID-19.

Three warnings during inspections, a warning letter and meeting with FDA officials didn’t stop Grandma’s Herbs from using drug claims. FTC reimburses consumers who bought three supplements deceptively marketed as treatments for pain and other health conditions related to aging.

Winners across 19 categories were announced at the OTC Marketing Awards on 1 December, with Bayer securing top honors as OTC Company of the Year.

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

Germany’s consumer healthcare players are on trend with recent launches, which include a chewable version of Stada’s Cetebe vitamin C brand, a slow-release addition to Hermes’ Bioelectra Magnesium range, a melatonin-plus-tryptophan supplement from Dr Loges and an immunity spray from Dr Theiss.

Winners across 19 categories were announced at the OTC Marketing Awards on 1 December, with Bayer securing top honors as OTC Company of the Year.

Is your company in the running to win an OTC Marketing Award on 1 December?

Teachers are among the 500 to 700 consumers responding to monthly nationwide survey on nutritional supplement usage Pharmavite started in April 2020 as novel coronavirus pandemic began widespread impact across US, says chief marketing officer Rhonda Hoffman.

Xlear founder Nate Jones says FTC doesn’t argue that results and other information in research linked in social media posts, its website and a press release are false, but wants to prohibit providing information to consumers on research about preventing and treating COVID-19.

Coca-Cola's BA Sports argued video comparing its BodyArmor and PepsiCo business Stokely-Van Camp’s Gatorade flavors was a “social media joke” not an ad claim.

National Advertising Division streamlined the process for submitting SWIFT challenges about disclosure claims and lowered the filing fee for the challenges. Growing use of testimonials, “influencer” marketing prompted change.