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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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Haleon Study: Self-Care Policies Could Save Finland €60m Per Year

 
• By David Ridley

Creating a working group to drive Rx-to-OTC switch is one of the ways in which Finland could expand self-care and save €60m per year for the country's health system, suggests a recently published report commissioned by Haleon.

PAGB: UK Gov Must Invest In Self-Care To Realize ‘Untapped Potential’

 
• By David Ridley

Reacting to chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2025 public spending review, PAGB welcomed increased funding for healthcare and life sciences while stressing the need to promote self-care practices.

German Associations Call For EU Green Claims Directive Trilogue Suspension

 
• By David Ridley

Pharma Deutschland is one of 21 German associations calling for trilogue negotiations in relation to the EU Green Claims Directive to be suspended while a “comprehensive and independent written impact assessment” is undertaken.

Over The Counter: EU Omnibus And ESG, What You Need To Know, With CEN Group’s Jasper Crone

 
• By David Ridley

HBW Insight catches up with sustainability expert Jasper Crone to find out what consumer health companies need to know about the European Commission's Omnibus simplification package.

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US Consumer Health Executive News: Perrigo, SunsolveMD, Godreg, BRC Therapeutics

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

Winterman moves from AstraZeneca to lead Perrigo supply operations; SunsolveMD fashions a brand ambassador in Elsa Hosk; Former P&G marketing exec Davis-Artis joins Godrej; and Epidiolex developer Wright advises BRC Th

People On The Move: Appointments At Klosterfrau, Haleon, Opella

 
• By Tom Gallen

A round-up of the latest consumer health industry appointments: Kloserfrau makes changes to management in Germany; Haleon hires Pakistan head; Opella names Americas leader.

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.