CHPA applauds bill to accelerate OTC innovation
CHPA said the bill would boost OTC market innovation by clarifying and standardizing the review process for new and updated self-care products.
CHPA said the bill would boost OTC market innovation by clarifying and standardizing the review process for new and updated self-care products.
Over 350 industry leaders from 100 companies gathered at The Bellevue Hotel for this milestone event and a major fundraiser for the Foundation’s consumer education initiatives.
Discouraging acetaminophen use when taken as directed by a health professional could push pregnant patients toward NSAIDs or no treatment, both of which can adversely affect pregnancy outcomes.
Decades of use, FDA safety reviews, and leading medical groups confirm the safety of acetaminophen when used as directed.
“Current research has not established a causal link between acetaminophen use and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.”
This year’s competition had the highest participation rate since its inception in 2019, with a 32% increase in submissions over 2024.
Backed by CHPA member companies Kenvue and Colgate-Palmolive, and developed in collaboration with The Skin Cancer Foundation and the American Dental Association (ADA), the programs will reach more than 1.2 million students nationwide during the back-to-school season.
Each year, CHPA’s RSQ Conference unites industry, regulators, and academia to focus on the evolving self-care sector.
"The passage of HB 3087 represents a significant victory for both consumer access and public safety,” said Carlos Gutierrez, vice president of State & Local Government Affairs at CHPA.
The legislation passed out of Committee today includes important provisions to accelerate the development and acceptance of innovative, non-animal testing methods for topically applied products, including sunscreens.
Industry calls for clear GRAS/E standards and broader adoption of non-animal testing to advance innovation and safety across all topical OTC products.
“Each brings a wealth of leadership experience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to consumer health and wellness.”
The congressional caucus will host nonpartisan briefings on supplements, covering science, regulation, and their potential to cut healthcare costs and boost wellness.
The legislation recognizes sunscreen's vital role in skin cancer prevention and seeks to broaden effective sun protection options for U.S. consumers.
While most consumers trust dietary supplements are safe, there is still room to strengthen further confidence in their safety and awareness of how they are regulated.
Dr. Furness joins CHPA after over 25 years at the FDA, where he held several leadership positions.