Conflict with federal regulations is only one of New York state lawmakers’ violations in imposing age restrictions on sales of weight loss and bodybuilding dietary supplements and OTC drugs, alleges the Council for Responsible Nutrition in a complaint.
Preemption, Constitution Counter New York Law Age-Restricting Some Supplement Sales – CRN
Trade group’s lawsuit filed 13 March in New York alleges NY General Business Law 391-oo, which the state legislature enacted in October 2023 with 22 April effective date, violates US Constitution’s First and 14th amendments plus corresponding articles of the state’s constitution.

More from International
Stada launches nine new Oilatum products in Saudi Arabia including “rich moisturising creams for intense hydration, gentle body washes for daily cleansing, and baby-specific products like soothing bath bubbles and head-to-toe wash.”
Bayer Consumer Health, the Global Self-Care Federation and the Business Council for International Understanding outline in a paper how industry can work with multilateral organizations, governments, financial institutions, and stakeholders to "recognize and champion self-care as a fundamental driver of global health progress."
PAGB CEO Michelle Riddalls and ISF president emeritus David Webber have been awarded OBEs for their services to consumer health and self-care.
A round-up of the latest consumer health industry appointments: GSCF names next director general, MENAP-SCI elects chairman; Clasado hires BD director.
More from Geography
Like many European firms, Stada Arzneimittel's 2024 earnings were held back by a soft cough, cold and flu season. However, key launches in its home market Germany and in the Middle East offset this impact and led to 3% organic growth for Stada's Consumer Healthcare business.
Maxwellia's “bold, honest, and completely unfiltered” campaign for Evana menstrual health brand tells the story of a woman dealing with the realities of a heavy period, showing “real blood, real leaks.”
HBW Insight catches up with Maxwellia CEO Anna Maxwell to discuss her company's journey so far, and what she sees as the opportunities for Rx-to-OTC switch in UK women's health and beyond.