NEW YORK — Andrew Loucks, head of North American consumer healthcare at Sanofi, was elected to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s (CHPA) board of directors at its meeting here Thursday. Loucks has been in his current role at Sanofi since his appointment in August.

Scott Melville

“We very much look forward to Andrew’s participation on the CHPA board,” said president and CEO Scott Melville, “as he brings an important perspective from a longstanding CHPA member company.”

CHPA also announced that it welcomed 20 new member companies in recent months. They reflect the association’s broadening landscape of representation in personal healthcare, including over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices.

New manufacturer members include Granules Consumer Health, which produces private label O-T-Cs; Helen of Troy, which designs, develops, and distributes healthcare and home comfort products, including the PUR, Honeywell, Braun, and Vicks brands; and Metagenics LLC, makers of nutritional supplements, medical foods, and lifestyle programs that support healthcare practitioners in their efforts to help patients achieve health and wellness goals.

“Our members’ presence and thought leadership are essential to the ultimate goals of the industry: driving successful outcomes in self-care for all Americans,” said Melville, “and we are excited to welcome these companies into the CHPA family.”

New associate members and their areas of expertise include:

Creative & Marketing: Havas Health & You
CMO: Sherlock Biosciences, Inc.
Consultancies: Girasol Solutions, Lisa C. Buono, Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services, Peribios, The Preston Associates
Nonprofits: Contract Packaging Association
Non-OTC, Non-DS, & Non-CMD Manufacturers: Cadence Health Inc., Canviiy, Mylan Specialty L.P., a Viatris company, Pocket Naloxone
Specialized Services: Alkemist Labs, Cynova Laboratories, Idea Evolver
Suppliers: BiomEdit LLC, Nutrition 21 LLC