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7 September 2020
A bipartisan bill that would allow hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products to be marketed legally as dietary supplements has been introduced in the US.
2 June 2020
The US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has refreshed its image with a new logo, tagline and brand narrative.
15 April 2020
The US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has elected a new chair, Boiron has announced a change to its board and Angelini Pharma has made a promotion.
20 March 2020
The US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has created the new position of vice president for scientific affairs and dietary supplements, Europe’s Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) has elected a new chair, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has a new non-executive director.
17 December 2019
Belgium is banning combination cough and cold medicines, France is seeking to ensure safe use of vasoconstrictors, the US Senate has passed key OTC legislation, and the new commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been confirmed.
15 November 2019
Abbott, Unilever, the US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and Teva Pharmaceutical have all announced people changes.
9 October 2019
The US dietary supplement industry wants rapid action on cannabidiol (CBD) products, Probi has revised its 2019 sales forecast and Thornton & Ross is expanding its capacity.
4 October 2019
BioGaia, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and Bayer have all announced people changes.
14 August 2019
The US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has expanded its team with a director of health policy who will focus on promoting OTC values to health insurers, health providers and employers.
7 June 2019
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to "step up very quickly" with regulation for cannabidiol (CBD) products, says Scott Melville, president and chief executive officer of the US Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA). According to Melville, the current situation in the US is li...