FDA issues final rule on safety and effectiveness of consumer hand sanitizers

FDA issues a final rule designed to help ensure that hand sanitizers available over-the-counter are safe and effective for those who rely on them. The rule establishes that certain active ingredients are not allowed to be used in OTC hand sanitizers, formally known as topical consumer antiseptic rub products, which are intended for use without water, that are marketed under the FDA ’s OTC Drug Review.
Source: Food and Drug Administration - Category: American Health Source Type: news