HBW Insight Perspectives
In contributed commentary, Susan Levy, SBL Consulting Group founder and principal, discusses likely health and wellness market developments which would reflect a steady shift toward more accessible, consumer-centric models of care complementing traditional healthcare.
Industry associations in the UK, Germany and Greece expect 2026 to be the year self‑care policy is translated into day‑to‑day system change. They highlight opportunities in pharmacy, digital tools and regulatory reform, but warn that progress depends on political timing and regulatory agility.
GSCF, AESGP and ILAR agree that 2026 will see self‑care translate into more tangible system‑level action, propelled by prevention, regulatory updates and more assertive efforts to counter misleading claims.
Consumer health product industry regulatory experts discuss two central questions: What trends, challenges, or opportunities do you expect will define the industry in 2026? Did developments you anticipated materialize?
HBW Insight’s panel of food supplement experts highlight key regulatory and legislative changes manufacturers need to keep a close eye on in 2026.
Industry trade group executives discuss two central questions: What trends, challenges, or opportunities do you expect will define the industry in 2026? Did developments you anticipated materialize?
Executives from Opella, Haleon, Bayer, Kenvue, Cooper and Maxwellia anticipate a year of rapid growth in self‑care and personalised health, driven by digital tools, smarter OTC access and evidence‑led innovation across Europe and beyond.
Attorneys and consultants who advise beauty firms on federal and state regulations, marketing claims and/or artificial intelligence share their expectations for 2026.
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary declared during an interview with former Fox News host Megyn Kelly that there “should be nothing political” about the US FDA, but it feels like politics is infecting the agency in unprecedented ways about three weeks into his tenure.
The president says 4 March would mark the start of tariffs he initially intended to take effect on 1 February before allowing a delay for Mexico and Canada to implement border security to help curb illegal entry by immigrants and fentanyl smuggling.
HBW Insight asks consumer health experts for their views on the trends that will shape the market in 2025.
HBW Insight speaks to food supplement market experts about what manufacturers should be looking out for over the coming year.
HBW Insight speaks to consumer healthcare industry associations around the globe, which offer their predictions for the year ahead.
HBW Insight speaks to leaders at US consumer health product trade groups and food and drug regulation consultants and attorneys who offer their predictions for the year ahead.
HBW Insight speaks to leaders at major consumer health manufacturers who offer their predictions for the year ahead.
Beauty industry insiders from trade associations and attorneys specializing in marketing law and/or cosmetics manufacturing look forward to a more business-friendly FTC in the US in 2025, while they expect industry to face an increasing number of challenges at the state level. Meanwhile, the EU beauty market is hopeful it will see reduced regulations this year.