Haleon announced on Friday the appointment of Kedar Lele as its new President for the India Subcontinent, following a period of vacancy. Lele joins the consumer healthcare company from Castrol India Ltd, where he served as the Managing Director.The top executive will officially assume his new role starting this month, taking over from Navneet Saluja, the former ISC General Manager, who retired in October 2025 after a distinguished tenure, according to an official company statement.Before joining Castrol, Le ...

Group 1: Government Actions and Claims - The US administration, led by President Trump, aims to address rising autism diagnoses by targeting the OTC painkiller Tylenol, linking its use by pregnant women to increased autism risk [1][4][5] - The administration plans to change safety labels for acetaminophen and launch a public service campaign to inform families about the potential risks [5][6] Group 2: Scientific Evidence and Expert Opinions - The administration cited large-scale studies suggesting a link between in-utero acetaminophen exposure and autism, but experts have called for more research and caution in interpreting these findings [6][7] - Major health organizations, including the WHO and various national health bodies, have refuted the claims, stating there is no conclusive evidence linking Tylenol to autism [8][9] Group 3: Legal Context and Market Implications - Previous lawsuits against Tylenol's marketer, Kenvue, claiming links to autism were dismissed in 2023 due to inadequate scientific evidence, but appeals are planned [11][12] - In India, paracetamol remains a widely used OTC drug, with significant sales figures, but concerns over its dosage persist, leading to regulatory actions against certain combinations [12]