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Over the Counter: Data Tech CEO On Digital Tools Driving Faster, More Sustainable Personal Care

 
• By Eileen Francis

In this episode of HBW Insight's Over The Counter podcast, we connect with Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite GmbH, a data software company based in Stuttgart, Germany that offers “next generation” product data management tools that help personal care and other industries manage product sustainability, cost and compliance.

HBW Over The Counter Podcast
• Source: Citeline Design Team

Eighty percent of a product’s environmental impact is determined at the design phase. As laws are enacted at the federal state, and local levels to implement extended producer responsibility takeback programs, companies are pressed now more than ever to find ways to reduce packaging and incorporate bio-based packaging materials.

In this episode of HBW’s Over The Counter podcast, we connect with Neil D’Souza, CEO of Makersite GmbH, a data software company based in Stuttgart, Germany.

D’Souza spoke about the ways in which AI and other technologies are used to improve packaging design, the challenges and questions all companies face in creating a more sustainable product and opportunities in the area of reusable/refillable design.

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Neil D'Souza
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Neil D’Souza, CEO Of Makersite GmbH, worked for 20 years in academia in the area of climate science before he committed himself to helping industry make better, more sustainable products. His firm offers digital tools that help companies manage cost, environment, compliance and risk data.

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AESGP Annual Meeting: European OTC Market Outlook ‘Very Positive’ Thanks To Prevention Trend

 
• By David Ridley

The European OTC market grew at double the rate of the global market in the last twelve months, according to IQVIA Consumer Health, driven by a long-term trend for prevention. Consultancy Simon Kucher identifies a desire to live a longer, healthier life as the primary concern behind this trend.

AESGP Annual Meeting: Harmonizing EU VMS Max Levels Could Cost Sector Over €200m

 
• By David Ridley

Limited capacity and a two-to-three year timescale for reformulation could mean that many VMS supplements disappear from the market, warns EPPA partner Alexandra Bocquillion, speaking at the AESGP Annual Meeting in Warsaw, Poland.

EU Pharma Reform: Council Proposes Rx Exemption For Topical Antimicrobials

 
• By David Ridley

The EU Council has introduced a key amendment to Article 51 (para 1, point e) of the new pharma directive: “A medicinal product shall be subject to medical prescription where it is an antimicrobial, unless intended for topical use.”

AESGP Annual Meeting: Commission Must ‘Think Carefully’ Before Reverse-Switching Antimicrobials

 
• By David Ridley

If the European Commission is serious about improving the competitiveness of the European Union, it should ditch the idea of making commonly used OTC antimicrobials like thrush treatments and cold sore creams prescription-only, warns Greek Medicines Agency president Evangelos Manolopoulos

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Over The Counter: Driving Innovation In France’s Self-Care Market, With NèreS’ Luc Besançon

 
• By David Ridley

HBW Insight speaks to NèreS' executive director Luc Besançon about the key issues facing France's self-care industry, especially Rx-to-OTC switch and the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

People On The Move: Appointments at Hermes, Assosalute, Moberg

 
• By Tom Gallen

A round up of the latest European consumer health exec moves: Hermes hires management board chair; Assosalute elects directors; Moberg appoints ex-Orkla Health CEO.

Non-User Fee Dollars Increased In US FDA’s Updated FY 2026 Budget Request

 
• By Derrick Gingery

The budget authority total, which is significantly higher than the amount floated in an April OMB draft document, suggests there may have been successful lobbying to increase FDA funding.