Final Rule for Antibacterial Soap Efficacy and Safety Released by Federal Regulators
Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just released the agency’s final rule concerning over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic hand soap products that are made with specific active ingredients, including triclocarban and triclosan. These soaps are no longer marketable and firms that make these products will … [Read more...]
FDA Orders Antibacterial Ingredients Removed from Consumer Soaps
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a rule ordering the removal of antibacterial ingredients from soaps and body washes, saying there is not enough scientific evidence that antibacterial soaps are better than plain soaps at preventing illness. Health officials have raised questions about potential negative health … [Read more...]
After Reviewing Safety Data, FDA Bans Many Antibacterial Soaps
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of many antibacterial soaps, prohibiting 19 different chemicals. Following a review of data, the agency said the industry failed to show that these products are superior to ordinary soap and water in terms of long-term safety and efficacy. The soap industry has one year … [Read more...]
