For years antibacterial soaps has been available and widely used. Recently the FDA has banned 19 ingredients commonly found in antibacterial soaps, the most common being Triclosan and Triclocarban. The FDA claims there is no evidence that OTC (over the counter) soaps containing these ingredients are any better at preventing illnesses than just washing with plain soap and water. Antibacterial soaps used by hospitals, schools, nursing homes, etc. will still be available for use. This ban does not include antibacterial hand sanitizers or wipes that do not require water to rinse. The ban does not include commercial or industrial antibacterial soaps. The FDA’s ban is a result of insufficient evidence to support the antibacterial claims made by the manufacturers.
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