Bills proposing changes the supplement industry prioritized during Congress' 2017-18 session weren't written by Sen. McConnell, or other Republican leadership members, unlike hemp provision passed as part of farm bill. "When the majority leader of the Senate puts his weight behind legislation on behalf of his constituency, that makes a big difference," says Mike Greene, Council for Responsible Nutrition's government affairs chief.
Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell's sponsorship ensured the success of the most significant legislation Congress passed in 2018 that affects the consumer health products market, a farm bill provision opening pathways for hemp to grow as a cash crop in the US.
Other proposals in Congress would have allowed direct purchases of OTC drugs and dietary supplements with pre-tax health savings accounts...
Green Pharmaceuticals’ SnoreStop Nasal Spray, previously marketed as “NasoSpray,” still is available even though agency officials on multiple occasions for a month recommended a recall after an April inspection found “gross microbial contamination” in one lot.
Global beauty giant is working to adapt its approach to the prestige market to meet escalating competition, increased points of sale, and more knowledgeable consumers with new shopping habits, CFO Tracey Travis said at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference.
Court order dismisses claims against Perrigo and Joseph Papa, its former CEO, with prejudice. Settlement also bars any claim against plaintiffs and class members, “whether arising under state, federal, common or foreign law,” alleging liability for losses.
Proposal to have panelists rate the strength of efficacy and safety evidence on a numeric scale also draws support in written comments on ways to optimize the advisory committee process.
Week after publishing safety alert about OPMS Black Liquid Kratom “linked to serious adverse health effects, including death,” FDA announced market research “to understand and characterize emergent risk/safety and perceived benefits reportedly linked to kratom and psychedelics.” But it withdrew the study 10 days later.
Semi-annual regulatory agenda of non-binding target dates also sets December goal for an NPRM to recognize N-acetyl-L-cysteine as a lawful dietary ingredient. Like IND exemptions rule, item on NAC included for first time in FDA’s list.
