The European Chemicals Agency says a BASF ingredient, exclusively used in cosmetics, requires a standard animal test, but the firm is concerned that the testing will trigger prohibitions under the EU's Cosmetics Regulation. A Dec. 12 decision from ECHA's Board of Appeal doesn't resolve the matter, but it could get the ball rolling toward an EU court ruling clarifying the relationship between the regulations.
The EU may be closer to resolving legal uncertainties regarding the interplay of REACH and the Cosmetics Regulation, namely whether animal testing mandated under the former regulation for substances exclusively used in cosmetics triggers the latter's marketing ban.
A Dec. 12 decision from the European Chemicals Agency Board of Appeal throws the issue into high relief...
In a major milestone for the EU’s pricing and reimbursement landscape, the European Commission has published the first ever, much anticipated, joint clinical assessment report.
In this episode of the Over the Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to Kerry's RDA senior manager of immune and joint health, Sonja Nodland, about the opportunity for innovation that postbiotics represent for the consumer health industry.
Weak demand for virus-blocking nasal sprays since the pandemic has left Austrian biotech Marinomed with mounting debts. The company has applied for restructuring proceedings with an Austrian court in an attempt to secure its future.
Perrigo aims its new SolpaOne high-strength paracetamol effervescent at UK pharmacists, who now have expanded powers as part of the UK government's Pharmacy First initiative.
Court order dismisses claims against Perrigo and Joseph Papa, its former CEO, with prejudice. Settlement also bars any claim against plaintiffs and class members, “whether arising under state, federal, common or foreign law,” alleging liability for losses.
In this episode of the Over the Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to Kerry's RDA senior manager of immune and joint health, Sonja Nodland, about the opportunity for innovation that postbiotics represent for the consumer health industry.
Proposal to have panelists rate the strength of efficacy and safety evidence on a numeric scale also draws support in written comments on ways to optimize the advisory committee process.
