Cosmetics

Preliminary registration data released by FDA offers a first glimpse of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act’s impact on information the agency has at hand.

FDA testing of 95 benzoyl peroxide products due to concerns about elevated benzene detected by third-party testers found 90% with undetectable or extremely low benzene levels.

HELP Committee members pepper Martin Makary with questions about his investments and potential conflicts of interest as commissioner. Makary’s transparency extends to saying FDA should “use common sense to ask some big questions we've never asked before,” including making more medical products available OTC.

Starboard Value CEO Jeffrey C. Smith and former Bayer consumer health chief Erica Mann among three added to board at Kenvue, which increasing the number of seats temporarily from 11 to 14 until trimming it to 13 at its 2025 annual shareholders meeting on a date yet to be set.

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.

FTC under Chairman Andrew Ferguson is likely to be defined by less rules and guidance and a focus on enforcing laws already on the books, says BBB National Programs’ Exec VP, Policy, Mary Engle.

Trade groups say they welcome working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on expanding and improving consumer access to OTC drugs and dietary supplements. White House “Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative” limits filling federal agency vacancies.

A federal judge granted Doctors for America’s motion for a temporary restraining order directing the FDA and CDC to restore information removed from the agencies’ websites to comply with a presidential executive order targeting “gender ideology extremism.”

A federal judge granted Doctors for America’s motion for a temporary restraining order directing the FDA and CDC to restore information removed from the agencies’ websites to comply with a presidential executive order targeting “gender ideology extremism.”

In recent US consumer health space rebranding, VEGA pays homage to celestial origins; AN Performance formulations launched with Chiquita co-branding; Crown simplifies Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen portfolio with products tailored to life stages; and AMMD packaging shows a modern and elevated look.