Former Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research Office of Cellular, Tissue & Gene Therapies Acting Director Phil Noguchi, MD, will leave FDA at the end of August. Noguchi has held the position of medical officer within the Office of Orphan Products Development since May (1"The Pink Sheet" May 17, 2004, In Brief)...

Round-up of the latest news across EMEA, including two deals for Bayer in Egypt and Saudi Arabia; Orkla's acquisition of NutraQ; and Uriach's deal for Sidroga.

Dutch firm TheOTCLab expands its home market presence with distribution rights to three international consumer health brands: Combe's feminine health brand Vagisil and male hair care range Just For Men and Foundation Consumer Brands’ Breathe Right Nasal Strips.