New Iron Source Granted EU Novel Food Approval

Ireland's Nemysis Limited has secured authorization from the European Commission to market in the EU a novel form of iron in supplements for both adults and children.

A new iron source for dietary supplements has been approved by the European Commission.

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Two AESGP papers reviewing the evidence for AMR risk associated with a range of OTC antifungals and antivirals conclude there is litte to no risk associated with the responsible self-care use of such medicines.

Over The Counter: What To Expect From The 61st AESGP Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite

 
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HBW Insight speaks to AESGP director general Jurate Švarcaite about what's on the agenda for the upcoming 61st AESGP Annual Meeting, which will take place in Warsaw, Poland, between 2-4 June. Highlights include the role of prevention in self-care, discussions about how regulators will ensure the competitiveness of European industry on the world stage and incoming changes to sustainability legislation.

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AESGP Slams ‘Deeply Concerning And Discriminatory’ EU Wastewater Directive

 
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“Protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. It is unfair to expect only two sectors to fund wastewater treatment modernization and operation,” argues AESGP director general Jurate Švarcaite.

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