As the European microplastic restriction proposal moves toward finalization, with heavy stakes for the cosmetics industry, EU member states and decision makers in Brussels must contend with unresolved questions of proportionality. At a time of global environmental angst and unprecedented economic challenges, what does society value most?
Cosmetics Europe continues to seek a derogation from the European Union’s proposed microplastic ban for problematic leave-on product segments, as well as an extended transition timeline for other cosmetics in the leave-on category.
According to the trade group’s director-general John Chave, such terms are the absolute most that industry can hope for.
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.
