The EU Court of Justice will consider whether the EU General Court erred in affirming ECHA decisions that require Symrise to conduct new animal testing to assess the reproductive and other health effects of UV filters homosalate and octisalate. In recent failed bids for interim relief, Symrise argued that the animal testing is likely to cause “irreparable damage” to its interests.
Symrise AG is asking the EU’s highest court to annul two European Chemicals Agency Board of Appeal decisions requiring the supplier to test UV filters on animals in order to satisfy information needs under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals regulation.
The cases concern homosalate (T-656/20) and 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, aka octisalate (T-655-20) – both permitted UV filters under the...
The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive “in its current form, is at an end,” insists Pharma Deutschland CEO Jörg Wieczorek. To put the directive to bed once and for all, the association has applied for leave to intervene in the ongoing EU legal battle in its own right.
Haleon described the opening of a new oral care R&D facility in the UK as a “major investment reflecting our commitment to advancing science and innovation.”
Now available without a prescription, Dymista Control is the first OTC combination treatment for consumers who are struggling to control their seasonal allergic rhinitis with a corticosteroid or antihistamine nasal spray, according to the firm.
Gum health awareness among British consumers could be better, a recent Haleon survey finds.
Based on advice from its advisory committees, the UK's Food Standards Agency is encouraging businesses to meet an acceptable daily intake of 10mg CBD per day and a safe upper limit of 0.07mg THC per day.
Eyelids have the "thinnest, most sensitive skin on the body" and are "highly prone to dehydration," which is why Scope has launched new Optase Life Sensitive Eye Daily Renewal Cream.
Meet UK women's health start-up GP Nutrition, run by busy working mother of four Gabriela Peacock, who says she "truly understands the needs of the women who are looking to her for help.”
