Malcolm Spicer

Malcolm Spicer

US Consumer Health Managing Editor

Washington, DC

Malcolm has expertly covered the OTC drug and nutritional supplement industries and markets since 2006. He provides authoritative and highly analytical insight into how and why the US Food and Drug Administration regulates OTC drugs, including homeopathics, and nutritional supplement manufacturing and marketing and also how companies competing in these industries can most efficiently and effectively comply with FDA regulations, the cornerstone for their success.

Latest from Malcolm Spicer

‘New’ B+L? Wait Until Bausch Health Sells Stake

Analysts hold back on predicting new heights for B+L until full split from parent firm. It reported Q4 revenue up 9% to $1.28bn and full-year revenue up 16% to $4.79bn.

Herbalife Looks For Momentum With Change At Helm After Q4 And Full-Year Dips In Net Sales

Along with its 2024 full-year and fourth-quarter results – both down slightly – the Los Angeles-based firm on 19 February announced its board appointed Stephan Gratziani, president since January 2024, as CEO effective 1 May.

US FDA Food Safety Leader Resigns In Protest Of White House-Ordered Layoffs

Jim Jones, the head of the FDA's food programs, resigned due to widespread layoffs at the agency imposed by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Thinner FDA Available To Work With Industries On Strengthening Access To Consumer Health Products

As many as 700 employees reportedly dismissed from posts starting on 14 February as the culling of the federal workforce by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency reaches FDA.

US FDA’s Top Food Safety Executive Resigns In Protest Of White House-Ordered Layoffs

Jim Jones resigna due to widespread layoffs at the agency the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency imposed.

Michael McGuffin Remembered For Passion, Impact As AHPA President, Herbal Industry Leader

"While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate his remarkable legacy, which will continue to shape AHPA and the broader industry for years to come,” AHPA says.