Working groups

The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) working group has been created in response to a prospective global policy document prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter microbial products. The group functions to provide updates to members, and gain member input into this work.

Group contact: Sarah Gilbert, PAGB’s Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Members of the Advertising Working Group can access resources and updates here.

The Associate Member Forum has an information sharing function. It provides an opportunity for associate members to learn more about PAGB’s work programme and strategic direction, enabling associate members to input into these discussions at an early stage. It is also a forum for ideas on increasing the value of associate membership.

Group contact: Donna Rickaby, PAGB Senior Membership Manager

Members of the Associate Member Forum can access resources and updates here.

The Environment and Sustainability Group provides input into PAGB strategy and work to support our members to deliver environmentally sustainable self-care in line with the GSCF Charter and national legal requirements NHS Net Zero.

Group contact: Sarah Gilbert, Public Affairs and Communications Manager

Members of the Environment and Sustainability Group can access resources and updates here.

The Food Supplements Forum has an information sharing function and provides an environment that facilitates discussions and input on the full spectrum of food regulatory issues which impact on our member companies.

The Food Supplements Forum provides opportunity for members with regulatory, marketing and PR expertise to assist in the creation of regulatory policy and projects and engage with relevant stakeholders.  This ensures member input into PAGB strategy and work stream discussions to ensure effective delivery of our objectives on food supplements.

Group contact: regulatory@pagb.co.uk

Members of the Food Supplements Forum can access resources and updates here.

The Medical Devices Working Group is a sub group of the Regulatory Affairs Group and provides expert regulatory insight and technical information to PAGB to assist in the creation of regulatory policy and projects specifically in relation to self care medical devices within the scope of membership (“medical devices”).

Group contact: regulatory@pagb.co.uk

Members of the Medical Devices Working Group can access resources and updates here.

Representatives from PAGB member companies sit as directors of PAGB on the Board.

Find out more information about the PAGB Board and officers here.

The Public Affairs and Communications Group is a sub-group of the Board. It advises on PAGB self-care activity (including but not limited to policy, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, media relations and wider communications activity) and provides input from a member company perspective.

Group contact: Farhana Hawthorn, PAGB Head of Public Affairs and Communications

Members of the Public Affairs and Communications Group can access resources and updates here.

The Regulatory Affairs Group is a sub group of the Board. It provides expert regulatory insight and technical information to PAGB to assist in the creation of regulatory policy and projects. The RAG ensures regulatory input into PAGB strategy and work stream discussions to ensure effective delivery of our objectives.

Group contact: regulatory@pagb.co.uk

Members of the Regulatory Affairs Group can access resources and updates here.