Along with Q2 results including reported net sales up 14.3% to $1.12bn, Perrigo announces overhaul of its supply chain expected to generate $100m to $300m in net cost savings and creation of women's health, skin care business units.

Lawmakers in Hawaii and other jurisdictions may be left wanting by the National Academies of Sciences' sunscreen report, but industry groups were pleased with the academy's findings and recommendations to the EPA. The Personal Care Products Council says it confirms that scientific data are insufficient at present to conduct “realistic” ecological risk assessments of UV filters or support their bans.

Heerlen, Netherlands-based DSM posted a double-digit rise in sales at its Health, Nutrition and Care operation in the first half despite facing a "continuous battle" to place and receive deliveries.