Finally!   Why does protective action take so long?  We have known about these harmful effects for years.  Plain soap and water works as well.  The following article appeared in Food Safety News:

 

 

Nineteen ingredients commonly used in antibacterial soaps and washes, including two suspected endocrine disruptors linked to reproductive and developmental harm, are being phased out with the publication of a new federal rule. In announcing the rule, the Food and Drug Administration reassured consumers that there are still effective measures to prevent the spread of germs, including… Continue Reading

Source: FDA’s final rule on antibacterial soaps bans 19 ingredients | Food Safety News

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