The Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule today that would require manufacturers behind products like Cetaphil, Dial, and Softsoap to prove that antibacterial soaps are safe for long-term ...

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The antibacterial soap market was valued at $3.7 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $6.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2021 to 2030. The North America region was the highest ...

A new viewpoint study suggests the use of antibacterial soaps and other cleaning products may contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), potentially posing risks to human and ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says there's no evidence showing antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness. Some may do more harm than good. Back-to-school season often means more ...

Did you wash your hands today? Did you use antibacterial soap? If so, you probably didn’t get the antibacterial benefits you expected. Sorry. Researchers from South Korea published a study testing the ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water ...

The Food and Drug Administration has banned antibacterial soaps with specific ingredients from being marketed. According to a Friday news release, the ban comes because "manufacturers did not ...

Antibacterial soap containing triclosan, the most commonly used active antiseptic ingredient in soap, may be no more effective than plain soap at killing bacteria, according to a paper published in ...

LOS ANGELES – The makers of antibacterial soaps and body washes will have to demonstrate that their products are safe, effective and prevent the spread of illness better than good old-fashioned soap ...

NEW YORK (CN) - An environmental group says the widespread use of over-the-counter "antibacterial" soaps exposes users to dangerous chemicals, but the Food and Drug Administration continues to ...

It’s hot out, you’re sweaty and you probably have some body odor. But I’m here to set the record straight: You don’t need antibacterial soap for that. Apparently it’s a necessary reminder after a post ...