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Pseudoephedrine (PSE) is a safe and effective active ingredient found in leading cold, allergy, and sinus medicines to provide congestion relief.

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Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI)

The Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDI) Work Group has released three voluntary guidelines, intended to help the dietary supplement industry comply with cGMP regulations.

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FAQs

FAQs About Manufacturing Quality

Learn about how CHPA member companies ensure that OTC medicine quality is standardized across the U.S.

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Background Summary: Pediatric Acetaminophen Dosing

FDA Announcement of a proposed safety-based Administrative Order (AO) to address dosage strengths of oral, single ingredient, pediatric acetaminophen products. This AO proposal includes the addition of weight and age-based dosing for children under age 12.

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Volatile Organic Compounds

While VOCs can have environmental impacts in aggregate, existing alternatives don’t always provide the consistent therapeutic results needed for OTC products relied upon by millions for. As such, any legislation aimed at further restricting pharmaceutical VOCs must carefully weigh potential unintended consequences on public health.

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Informed Consumer Decision Making

Voluntary Labeling Program for Dietary Supplements Proposed Pregnancy/Nursing Label Statement

Members of CHPA which market dietary supplements formally initiated a voluntary labeling program on March 22, 2000 which relates to the use of the following label statement on dietary supplement products.

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Industry Self-Regulation for Dietary Supplements

SIDI Protocol Version 3.0

The Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients (SIDITM) Protocol is intended to serve as a standardized format that can be used consistently across the dietary supplement industry.

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Emergency Scheduling of Ingredients

CHPA has concerns with granting unilateral authority to temporarily schedule substance restrictions, without legislative oversight or consent

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“Flag the Label”

The noteworthy "Flag the Label" program has been adopted by members of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association to aid in alerting consumers to significant changes in nonprescription medicines.

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Understanding the CARES Act, the COVID-19 Relief Package

Find comprehensive resources for understanding the CARES Act and its impact.

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