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FACT: Antibacterial products kill or
inhibit bacteria that cause skin infections, food poisoning, intestinal illnesses and other commonly transmitted diseases, such as E. coli, Staphylococci, Salmonella, etc. Their effectiveness can depend on the antibacterial ingredient concentration, the product formulation and its contact time on the skin. It is also important to follow the product label
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- Q: Why should I use antibacterial soap when doctors and health advocates say washing with plain soap and water is good enough?
A: Sometimes plain soap and water is not good enough. The acquisition and transfer of transient bacteria (which can live on the surface of the skin) via the hands is recognized as a major factor in the spread of disease. Antibacterial handwash products are specially formulated to reduce the number of transient bacteria on the hands and thus reduce the potential for transmission or acquisition of disease more effectively than plain soap.
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Manufacturers Help Infection Control Experts Make Sense of FDA Rules on Antibacterial Ingredients: https://t.co/YzVlQSGHeN #APIC2017
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- Tuesday May 16RT @CleanInstitute: ACI: Cleaning Up Misconceptions on Antibacterial Soap Safety and Research https://t.co/Lp7rDDGlt2
- Friday May 5
The industry strives to go beyond the regulatory standards for antibacterial products to ensure consumers are using safe products. Over the years, as shown below, cutting edge science has proven, and continues to prove, the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial products and ingredients.
Antibacterial products have been assessed and approved as safe and effective by regulatory bodies around the world. Product safety is the top priority of the personal care products industry. Companies continuously work to maintain the highest safety standards for all antibacterial products.