Liquid soap does not protect against microbial infections and

There is no evidence that make up the liquid soap antibacterial components actually prevent the spread of germs. Moreover, they may even be harmful to health as found in America.

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Agency Department of Health and Human Services FDA, which is engaged in quality control of food and medicine, announced today that it found no evidence of the effectiveness of antibacterial components that make up the liquid soap   and gels for the body. Nothing is confirmed by the fact that this soap is capable of preventing the spread of germs and infections.

Controlling Agency decided to review the safety of chemicals such as triclosan, in light of recent studies that have established that they can negatively affect hormone levels of people and contribute to the growth of bacteria that are resistant to drugs. FDA experts were convinced of what has long been said many scientists: in the best case, of chemicals liquid soap   and shower gels are useless, and at worst - dangerous to human health.

In the near future the authorities will require manufacturers of liquid soaps and gels to prove the effectiveness of its anti-bacterial products, as well as their safety. For the collection of the evidence given by producers year. If they fail to fulfill this task, they are liquid soaps and gels need to change the composition, released on another label or no longer available.

"Simply put, we need to gather more information from companies that produce similar products that consumers are confident in their efficacy and safety," - said in a statement FDA. (READ MORE)

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