Re: US FDA bans antiseptics in some household products

[MaryLouise McLaws]

Hi Michael
We need a strong statement supporting a ban in Australia (NZ is working towards a ban) for household products.
M-L

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On 8 Sep 2016, at 11:11 AM, Michael Wishart <Michael.Wishart@SVHA.ORG.AU> wrote:
This has been in the news lately:

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm378393.htm

Even reported in the local media:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-03/us-fda-bans-chemicals-in-anti-bacterial-hand-soap/7812182

Will Australian also look at this from a regulatory view? Maybe some of the concerned professional bodies (eg including ACIPC) should have a joint position paper on this?

Discussion?

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart
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