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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.

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.

Estee Lauder Companies’ TOM FORD signs Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie as the face of its Runway Lip Color Campaign launching 3 September. Dolly Parton introduces her first beauty range, Dolly Beauty, through Scent Beauty. More cosmetics and personal-care news in brief.

Viome Life Sciences launches VRx MyBiotics Toothpaste & Gel to complete its Oral Health Solution system; Liquid Core Gum’s Edge Performance made with its Liquid Core and Flavor Wave properties and distributed in packaging developed using sustainable cardboard tubes; and NOW Health Group launches Omega-3 Gummy Chews and E-Sport Reaction supplements.

Height of plaintiff attorney’s argument to present evidence which would prompt speculation by a jury was request to parse research by Kenvue’s lead expert, who coordinated the International Consensus Statement on ADHD by the World Federation of ADHD, where he’s president.

Mentholatum says two line extensions made with 2% salicylic acid and its "Oxy for Every Kind of Ne" campaign reinforce the brand’s “commitment to tackling every type of acne—from face-ne and chin-ne to body-ne.”

David Ball moves from Bayer’s North America business to be Perrigo’s first chief brand and digital officer. He joins CEO who also moved to Perrigo from Bayer with decades of branded product experience.

California Senate Appropriations Committee suspends consideration of bill for current session after it and Judiciary Committee voted to recommend passing the bill earlier in session. Legislative sessions continue in Massachusetts and New Jersey with bills for similar restrictions.

WishGarden Herbs marks 45 years with line extensions; Obesity doctor develops SoWell supplements for GLP-1 patients; Vital Proteins makes sustainability vital in packaging; and interior decoration and rent awards in vitaminwater campaign.

Herbalife adds distributors and training as sales slow; Amphastar bullish on Primatene Mist $100M full-year target; and ChromaDex net sales up 12%.

With monographs@FDA portal down, agency moves to NextGen and extends comment period through 27 September for first OTC monograph change it proposed using its overhauled program other than 32 monographs finalizations required in 2020 legislation authorizing overhaul.

Putative class-action complaint alleging false advertising for Tylenol Rapid Release gelcaps recently dismissed on J&J Consumer’s motion arguing that federal preemption prohibits requiring different or additional labeling for drugs available under FDA OTC monograph.

“We continue to believe that taking care of your health or someone in your family is the last place to look to make a change or save a few pennies,” says CEO Ron Lombardi. Firm more frequently using air freight services so Clear Eyes products are on store shelves when consumers expect.

Church & Dwight’s slower sales at retail in June-July than in January-May point to still slower results for rest of year. It doesn’t expect second-half help from gummy vitamin lines or give them a full vote of confidence for remaining in portfolio.

OTC private label/store brand product giant’s Q2 net sales down 10.7% to $1.1bn, but women’s health product sales jump 31.4% largely on Opill launched late in Q1. Biggest hit to results from infant formula business, down a reported 82% due to ongoing manufacturing quality-control remediation.

L’Oréal's European business recorded sales growth of 9.7% to €3.55bn in the second quarter as consumer confidence grows, while in the US sales slowed for the dermatological beauty business and consumers in China are value-shopping.

Haleon has begun reformulating phenylephrine-containing oral decongestants marketed in the US as the company looks to get ahead of an anticipated FDA decision on the ingredient's use in OTC cough and cold products. The UK-based consumer health manufacturer revealed its plan as it reported organic sales up 3.5% in the first half of 2024.

Critics expect FDA already has reached conclusion about compelling making kratom a controlled substance. “Their conclusion seems to be pretty well preordained,” says NPA CEO Daniel Fabricant.

Brimonidine tartrate eye drops remain key sales driver among Canadian firm’s consumer health lines with 12% growth in the latest quarter. B+L expects pending launch of preservative-free line extension to sustain Lumify as a driver as generics of original formulation are approved.

P&G's FY2024 Q4 net sales were flat at $20.5bn, lower than consensus estimates, but the firm says its underlying business divisions are healthy and forecasts FY2025 sales up 2% to 4%, up 3% to 5% organically.