All antibacterial soap articles
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PodcastChlorhexidine
An antimicrobial compound that kills bacteria and viruses quickly – found in some of the most colourful antiseptic solutions
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NewsInternational action urged on endocrine disrupting antibacterials
More than 200 scientists call for restrictions on triclosan and triclocarban use and production
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NewsCanada’s triclosan verdict runs counter to US ban
Antibacterial agent can still be used in soaps but a government agency also concluded that it is toxic to aquatic life
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NewsUS agency bans triclosan and 18 other antibacterials
The FDA has banned 19 antimicrobials in the US and given industry a year to remove them from consumer products
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ResearchAntibacterial soap has poor killing power
Soaps containing triclosan perform no better against bacteria than ordinary soap
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NewsFDA wants the dirt on antibacterial soaps
US manufacturers will have to prove their products are safe and more effective than ordinary soap, under a proposed rule
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Canada's triclosan concern
Government is urging companies to remove the antibacterial compound triclosan from products