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ECHA: Non-Animal Tests For Complex Toxicity Endpoints Not 'Foreseeable'

 
• By Ryan Nelson

Animal-welfare groups are concerned that a new report from the European Chemicals Agency on the regulatory applicability of alternative tests "weighs too heavily on the challenges faced in applying data from non-animal methods." The timing, with the REACH 2018 registration deadline looming, also is worrisome, they suggest.

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The European Chemicals Agency has reported previously on non-animal testing approaches that companies are using to comply with data requirements under EU laws, but for the first time the agency offers commentary on the "regulatory applicability" of available alternative methods in a report issued Nov. 22.

According to ECHA's same-day release, significant scientific developments and evolving industry practices over the past decade have reduced...

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Opella Switches Cialis In Norway

 
• By David Ridley

Norway becomes the third European country to approve OTC sales of tadalafil. Cialis reseptfri will “soon be on shelves,” Opella says, with the launched being planned in partnership with Stada Arzneimittel.

German Pain And Cough Launches From Haleon, Bayer And Angelini

 
• By David Ridley

Haleon adds herbal pain relief to Voltaren topicals line, Bayer launches herbal expectorant in time for autumn and Angelini creates a throat spray that meets German Society for General Practice and Family Medicine guidelines.

Clasado Study Shows Bimuno Prebiotic Effective In Ultra-Low Doses

 
• By David Ridley

A recently published Clasado-funded study suggests that the firm's Bimuno GOS prebiotic could be administered in capsule or tablet form, “giving formulators more choice, more flexibility, and more confidence to innovate with a proven prebiotic ingredient across a wider range of product formats.”

Just One More Step Before The First Legal UK CBD Food Supplements

 
• By David Ridley

UK CBD food supplement applications from Chanelle McCoy, Cannaray Brands and the European Industrial Hemp Association pass FSA's safety assessment stage and are now out for consultation. After that, only government approval stands in their way, with five years exclusivity the icing on the cake.

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Just One More Step Before The First Legal UK CBD Food Supplements

 
• By David Ridley

UK CBD food supplement applications from Chanelle McCoy, Cannaray Brands and the European Industrial Hemp Association pass FSA's safety assessment stage and are now out for consultation. After that, only government approval stands in their way, with five years exclusivity the icing on the cake.

Haleon Launches Paw Patrol Kids Aquafresh Toothbrush In The UK

 
• By David Ridley

UK children will be able to clean their teeth with Paw Patrol themed Aquafresh toothbrushes and toothpastes following launches from Haleon.

Over The Counter: How To ‘Vibe’ With Consumers, With PA Consulting’s Rhea Patten

 
• By David Ridley

HBW Insight catches up with PA Consulting's personalization and consumer expert Rhea Patten to find out what “vibes” are and how understanding this aspect of “consumer centricity” better can help consumer health companies grow their brands.