Triclosan Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Soap Warning
Triclosan, the commercial name for chlorophenol, commonly known for being a key ingredient in toothpaste, antibacterial hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and other household and cosmetic products, has been identified as a potential health threat. Triclosan has been recently associated with damage to unborn babies when used by their mothers during their pregnancies. Most products that contain Triclosan can be easily identified by the use of words such as "antibacterial" or "kills germs" on their labels.
Triclosan was originally used as an antibacterial hand sanitizing medical scrub, and has come into common household use in soaps that claim to have antibacterial properties. However, studies conducted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States suggest that there are no beneficial effects associated with the use of soaps and other products containing Triclosan, and, in fact, are likely to be harmful to humans.
Triclosan is suspected of being injurious to the human endocrine system, and may also be a cancer risk. Some studies suggest that Triclosan will, under the right conditions, turn into far more poisonous compounds, such as Dioxin.
Triclosan has reportedly been restricted and/or banned in the EU (European Union) among other countries.
On April 20th, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration issued this warning:
FDA Issues Warnings To Makers of Hand Sanitizer Products
WASHINGTON DC - Federal health regulators issued warnings to four manufacturers of hand sanitizing products for making unsupported claims about the bacteria-fighting benefits of their products.
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday the companies claim their lotions and gels can prevent a variety of infections, including staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and bird flu.
The FDA warning letters cite the following products: Tec Laboratories' Staphaseptic First Aid Gel, JD Nelson and Associates' Safe4Hours Hand Sanitizing Lotion and First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant, Dr. G.H. Tichener Antiseptic Co.'s Antiseptic Gel, and Oh So Clean Inc.'s CleanWell AllNatural Foaming Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizer, CleanWell All-Natural Hand Sanitizing Wipes, and CleanWell All-Natural Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap.
When the FDA issues warnings for making "unsubstantiated claims" or "unsupported claims" to makers of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, and if it turns out that the manufacturers of those products knew their products could not do what they claim to do, there may be very grounds upon which to base a false advertisement claim. We may be able to represent you, if you would like to file a false advertising case. Read more about false advertising here, including information on how to get a FREE Case Review to get started.
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