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...]
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...]
Consolidation Ordered for Dial Complete Lawsuits
Marketing Claims in Dial Complete Lawsuits. A panel of federal judges has ordered that consumer lawsuits involving marketing claims for Dial Corporation’s Dial Complete Antibacterial Foaming Handwash be consolidated in a multidistrict litigation in U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. There are currently 10 such … [Read more...]
Triclosan Side Effects May Result In Serious Illness Lawsuits
Triclosan Side Effects Illness Lawsuits. Triclosan, a chemical used as an antibacterial in soaps, hand sanitizers and other household products, has been associated with serious, long-term effects on human health and the environment. Triclosan has been shown in animal studies to disrupt the endocrine system, and other research has … [Read more...]
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 … [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...]
FDA Still Dragging Feet on Triclosan
Proposal To Regulate Triclosan Under Study. Nearly 30 years since it first proposed regulating triclosan, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is still far from reaching a decision. The agency was expected to release the findings of its triclosan review several months ago, but according to a New York Times report, … [Read more...]
