Health and Food Supplements Information Service
We work with a network of independent experts in the fields of medicine, science and nutrition.
We work with a panel of experts to help communicate the benefits of self care so that people feel empowered to manage their health when dealing with self-treatable conditions.
For media enquiries about self care and over-the-counter medicines or medical devices, please contact Polly Newton, Media and Communications Manager, on media@pagb.co.uk or 07706 001500.
For expert comment on issues related to vitamins, minerals and other food supplements, please contact the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) on 020 3600 0228 / 07867 513361.
John Noble explores the impact of brands and considers how engagement, innovation and expertise enable the best branded products to stay as category leaders, driving choice and consumer satisfaction and preference.
Sheila Kelly reflects on PAGB's role in advertising regulations throughout time and its emphasis on ensuring regulations in the European Economic Comission did not negatively impact our industry.
All children should be educated about how to self care and manage self-treatable conditions, as well as the different roles of healthcare professionals so they grow up knowing how to use NHS services appropriately.
Stephen Woodford looks at the shared origins of both bodies and how one of their founding principles – trust – remains as vital today as it has always been.
PAGB's Nikki Kennedy reflects on the high standards PAGB have adopted in the self-regulation of members’ advertising, and how these standards have been maintained within the expanding landscape of self-regulation.
MHRA's Claire Tilstone, Colette McCreedy, Julia Coombes and Ian Hudson, reflect on the role of regulation for over the counter medicines and how this has developed and evolved over the years, with new changes in the way advertising is delivered/ to meet each new challenge.
PAGB responds to Which? article on salt levels in soluble OTC medicines
PAGB responds to Radio 4 programme on salicylate containing topical warming sprays and gels
Guy Parker reflects on the thinking behind the ASA’s new five year strategy and how we ensure we continue to be fit for purpose in delivering protections for consumers and business.
