Policy & Regulation


Can US FDA Dodge DOGE? Return To Office Mandate May Be Biggest Hit

 

The incoming Trump Administration’s “Department Of Government Efficiency” has big plans for sweeping cuts to the federal bureaucracy and regulation. The US FDA likely will feel some effects, but could avoid the most damaging mandates.

Cautious Optimism For US FDA Commissioner Nominee’s Self-Professed Data Driven Approach

 

Martin Makary prides himself on following the data, but some health policy experts said his positions sometimes stray from or distort the evidence, which could create trust issues.

EU Follows UK In Rejecting Creatine Cognitive Health Claim

 
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European Food Safety Authority finds no link between creatine supplementation and improved cognitive function.

EU Commission Confirms Olivér Várhelyi In Health Role

 

The EU’s health nominee may not be as controversial as the recent US one, but the candidate being grilled has proved the least popular of the commissioner nominations with MEPs

Business


People On The Move: Appointments At Haleon, Stada, Aker BioMarine

 
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A round-up of the latest European consumer health industry appointments: Haleon adds to board; Stada names investor relations head; Aker BioMarine hires marketing expert.

Two-Thirds Of UK Consumers Turned Off By Eco Price Premium

 
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While the majority of British consumers don't want to pay more for eco-conscious products like foods and cosmetics, one in five would pay more for sustainable premium and luxury products and fast-moving consumer goods, reports Clear Channel.

Bayer Launches ‘Game Changing’ Cognitive Health Supplement In The UK

 
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Spanish sage drives the cognitive health benefits of Bayer Consumer Health's new Berocca Mind effervescent supplement in the UK.

OTC Marketing Awards 2024: What The Judges Said About The Leading Entries

 
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The trophies have been presented at the OTC Marketing Awards 2024 - but what did the judging panel have to say about the winning and highly-commended entries?

Innovation & IP


Unilever Invests €100m In ‘World-Class’ Hybrid Fragrance Development Model

 

London-based Unilever PLC is recruiting expert perfumers in the UK, US and India to work internally across its global portfolio of brands in a hybrid fragrance development model that taps artificial intelligence and the company’s digitally enabled teams. The €100m project gives the company more control over the process, which is key in catering to consumers.

EU Follows UK In Rejecting Creatine Cognitive Health Claim

 
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European Food Safety Authority finds no link between creatine supplementation and improved cognitive function.

Two-Thirds Of UK Consumers Turned Off By Eco Price Premium

 
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While the majority of British consumers don't want to pay more for eco-conscious products like foods and cosmetics, one in five would pay more for sustainable premium and luxury products and fast-moving consumer goods, reports Clear Channel.

Bayer Launches ‘Game Changing’ Cognitive Health Supplement In The UK

 
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Spanish sage drives the cognitive health benefits of Bayer Consumer Health's new Berocca Mind effervescent supplement in the UK.