Cleaning product legislation en route to Governor Jerry Brown's desk does not affect cosmetics, but includes a framework for fragrance ingredient disclosure reached through extensive industry/NGO negotiations. The model could inspire other states, as well as major retailers seeking fragrance transparency from cosmetic brands they carry.
The Cleaning Product Right to Know Act, on track to become law in California, will require manufacturers of household cleaners to disclose fragrance ingredients listed as concerns by the state's Department of Toxic Substances Control or as allergens under specified EU regulations.
The bill, SB 258, passed California's Assembly Sept. 12 after clearing the state Senate in late May.
The gut’s microbiome will shape future medical advances, offering personalized therapies and prevention strategies for a wide range of diseases.
P&G's FY2024 Q4 net sales were flat at $20.5bn, lower than consensus estimates, but the firm says its underlying business divisions are healthy and forecasts FY2025 sales up 2% to 4%, up 3% to 5% organically.
Legislator education is key to checking state bills that overreach, says Ross, executive VP of government affairs at the Personal Care Products Council, discussing the rising tide of US state bills aimed at restricting ingredient use.
FDA reminds companies which registered with agency solely to manufacture OTC sanitizers during COVID-19 public health emergency they will be subject to FY2025 OTC monograph user fees if they don’t delist and deregister as monograph drug manufacturers by 12 a.m. on 31 December.
With monographs@FDA portal down, agency moves to NextGen and extends comment period through 27 September for first OTC monograph change it proposed using its overhauled program other than 32 monographs finalizations required in 2020 legislation authorizing overhaul.
OTC sales edged up at Italy's Recordati in the first half of 2024 as higher demand for GI products and supplements offset a weaker cold & flu season.
P&G's FY2024 Q4 net sales were flat at $20.5bn, lower than consensus estimates, but the firm says its underlying business divisions are healthy and forecasts FY2025 sales up 2% to 4%, up 3% to 5% organically.
