"Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water," said Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, said in the agency's press release.
"In fact, some data suggest that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term."
The ban applies to products with 19 active ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban — two widely used antibacterial agents. Read the entire article.
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