The Senate HELP Committee made a strong bipartisan move to modernize the regulatory system overseeing most OTC medicines by approving S. 2740, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act by voice vote.
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued the following statement today following the introduction of S. 2740, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act.
CHPA issued the following statement today following the introduction of S. 2740, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, sponsored by Senators Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.).
Today, the House Ways and Means Committee took an important step toward reinstating consumers’ ability to purchase OTC medicines with tax-preferred savings accounts, including FSAs and HSAs.
The CHPA Educational Foundation and its digital brand KnowYourOTCs was honored twice by PRNEWS with a 2019 Platinum PR Award in the category of “On a Shoestring Campaign,” and with an honorable mention in the “Cause-Related Marketing” category.
This week, the four leading trade associations representing the U.S. dietary supplement industry joined forces to urge Congress to take action to ensure consumer safety and provide legal clarity in the CBD product marketplace.
CHPA recently appointed Anne Marie Murphy to serve as Deputy General Counsel to support and advise CHPA staff and members on a range of key food and drug law regulatory matters, help develop association policies, and collaborate with member company representatives on industry projects.
CHPA thanks Senator Isakson for his decades of service to the country and the U.S. Senate. We offer him our deepest gratitude for his steadfast dedication to better healthcare for millions of American consumers.
CHPA recently appointed Marina Karp as director of health policy, a newly created position responsible for helping to develop the association’s overall health policy priorities including policy research and outreach to the broader healthcare community.
The CHPA Educational Foundation and its digital brand KnowYourOTCs earned the Grand Prize for “Social Media Campaign of the Year” in PR Daily’s 2019 Digital Marketing and Social Media Awards.
Modernizing food and dietary supplement labels is in the best interest of consumers and industry alike. Supplement facts labels serve as a trusted source of information and provide a consistent way to comprehend nutrient content.
