FDA Finally Bans Toxic Triclosan From Antibacterial Hand Soaps

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Sep 2, 2016, 1:18 pm239 ptsTrending
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that triclosan, a toxic chemical ingredient associated with hormone disruption in people, will no longer be allowed in antibacterial hand soaps , which the Environmental Working Group (EWG) noted as a significant success. The FDA announced today…

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FDA Finally Bans Toxic Triclosan From Antibacterial Hand Soaps

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