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09/14/2016
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The US Agency for Food and Drug Administration - FDA (Food and Drug Administration) - banned the use of 19 chemical ingredients in antibacterial soaps sold in the United States.
According to the body, these substances - among them are o triclosan common liquid soaps, and triclocarban present in most soap bars -, and have not been more effective than the traditional ones, may bring damage to health.
"Consumers may think that antibacterial soaps are more effective to prevent germs, but there is no scientific evidence that are better than ordinary soap and water. Some data, moreover, suggest that the antibacterial ingredients can do more harm than good in the long run. "Said Janet Woodcok, director of the FDA's drug division.
According to Theresa Michele, who works in the personal care area of the FDA, 40% of non-medical products on the market contain at least one of the now banned ingredients.
Manufacturers have a year to comply with the new rules and even some have started to withdraw their products the ingredients in question. The ban does not include antiseptic gel, wet wipe or antibacterial products used in hospitals and health centers.
Safety Evidence
In 2013 the agency had asked that manufacturers send evidence proving the safety and effectiveness of these ingredients. However, the FDA said material received was inadequate for 19 components present in such products. Three other compounds - benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol - are still under the agency's analysis and, as yet, have not been banned.
disagreements
The American Institute of Cleaning (ACI, its acronym in English), which represents manufacturers, said that these soaps are safe. "Antibacterial soaps are key to health because of the importance of clean hands to prevent infection. Wash hands with antiseptic soap may help reduce the risk of infection, rather than washing with soap and water not antibacterial. "Said ACI in a statement.
On the other hand, the Environmental Working Group, applauded the announcement of the ban. "This FDA decision is an important victory for human health and the environment," said Ken Cook, co-founder and president of this group, which advocated a decade ago this prohibition.
What Anvisa says
Anvisa said in a statement to the portal See, that in Brazil there are 215 products notified as antiseptic soaps containing triclosan and 110 with Triclocarban. Also according to the agency, the Triclosan has its intended use any personal care product, cosmetic or perfume with the preservative function in a maximum concentration of 0.3%. The component can also be used with other functions or concentrations since its safety and efficacy are scientifically proven.
Anvisa pointed out that "took note of the recent data relating to the risks arising from the use of these substances in cosmetics and is studying the need for revision of the rules."
Source: See
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