Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Antibacterial Soap Risks May Outweigh Benefits,...

Antibacterial Soap Risks May Outweigh Benefits,...

In response to concerns that widespread use of antibacterial soaps may be fueling a rise in superbugs, manufacturers will soon have to meet stricter requirements showing long-term safety, U.S. regulators said Monday. Antibacterial soap-makers would also have to show that their products are more effective than plain soap at preventing illness and the spread of infections, said the proposed rule by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The products typically contain the chemicals...Read More
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