Antibacterial Products May do More Harm
Potential negative effects on consumers’ health To date, there is not sufficient scientific evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The widespread use of these products over a … [Read more...] about Antibacterial Products May do More Harm
Environmental Working Group Calls for Full Ban on Anti-bacterial Triclosan
In 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action to remove the germ-fighting ingredient triclosan from a number of soaps and body washes, but the Environmental Working Group (EWG) says the FDA did not go far enough. In a lengthy report the EWG, an environmental research and advocacy group, says triclosan should be … [Read more...] about Environmental Working Group Calls for Full Ban on Anti-bacterial Triclosan
