Warsaw, 3 June 2025 – The Association of the European Self-Care Industry (AESGP) has published its 2024 Annual Report, marking 60 years of commitment to empowering individuals and supporting healthcare systems through responsible self-care. The report provides a comprehensive overview of AESGP’s key activities, priorities, and achievements over the past year.
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving healthcare and policy landscape, it highlights the association’s ongoing efforts to advance innovation, sustainability, and access to self-care across Europe.
Key highlights include:
- Summaries of key events and initiatives to strengthen collaboration and knowledge sharing among members and key stakeholders.
- Coverage of AESGP’s advocacy work on critical topics such as the revision of pharmaceutical legislation, the implementation of the Medical Devices Regulation, the Urban Waste Water Directive and other environmental sustainability files, and digital health innovation.
- Overview of new industry papers, joint statements, and multimedia resources released throughout the year.
Jonathan Workman, AESGP President, said:
“Our industry has significantly improved the everyday lives of European citizens, enabling them to self-manage a wide variety of ailments and everyday health issues with safe, effective, and sustainable self-care products. Our success is the result of the enormous help and collaboration we share with EU authorities, national regulators, policymakers, healthcare professionals, professional bodies, patient and consumer groups, fellow industry associations, and many others.”
Jurate Svarcaite, AESGP Director General, added:
“2024 has been exceptionally busy. We celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Association’s dedication to providing safe, effective, and sustainable self-care options, empowering people to take health into their own hands. Our focus has remained steadfast on key strategic goals: fostering a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework, promoting sustainable and digital transition, and ultimately supporting the resilience of health systems through responsible self-care.”