How to Use Hand Sanitizer Effectively

Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing our nose can help prevent the spread of infections. If soap and water aren’t available, the CDC recommends using alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol to help you avoid … Read more

FDA Issues Final Rule on Safety and Effectiveness of Consumer Hand Sanitizers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a final rule designed to help ensure that hand sanitizers available over-the-counter (OTC) are safe and effective for those who rely on them. The rule establishes that certain active ingredients are not allowed to be used in OTC hand sanitizers, formally known as topical consumer antiseptic rub … Read more