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Join Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements at CHPA, and George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association to explore the science behind probiotics, why gut health is so important, and what’s next for this growing category.

Industry executives from Europe and beyond gathered June 7-8, in Madrid, Spain, for the annual meeting of the Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP), its first annual meeting since 2019. Under the theme “supporting innovation in self-care during times of uncertainty,” speakers focused on the European context of environmental sustainability, trends shaping the future of the consumer healthcare business, and the outlook for changes to the EU’s pharmaceutical framework, among other topics.

Awareness of acetaminophen safe use and the risks of using too much remains high, indicating that ongoing education is critical to continued progress.

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued a statement from Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements, regarding a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Pediatric Melatonin Ingestions—United States, 2012-2021.

On this episode of CHPA Chat, we're talking about the explosion in digital health. Not just the watch you may be wearing, but technology that could enable healthcare, and very importantly self-care. Today, we're talking about digital health, what it means for the industry, and what the future holds for this rapidly growing sector.