BACKGROUND: In 2017 the FDA released a new rule for consumer antimicrobial hand washes that requires
removal of Triclosan® active ingredient from consumer antimicrobial hand washes by
September 6, 2017. The FDA has also requested additional effectiveness and safety
data to support the use of triclosan and other active ingredients in healthcare antimicrobial
hand washes and hand rubs. Infection prevention professionals at facilities that use
triclosan hand washes should be prepared to evaluate alternatives for effectiveness
and staff tolerance.
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