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EU considers banning ethanol in hand sanitizer due to cancer risk
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•Source: Medtech Magazine
TL;DR
ECHA is reviewing a proposal to classify ethanol as hazardous due to potential carcinogenic and reproductive toxicity concerns. The proposal, initially targeting ethanol in disinfectants like hand sanitizer, could lead to a ban impacting various public and professional environments, including hospitals and schools.
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Key takeaways
- The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently reviewing a proposal to classify ethanol as a hazardous substance due to concerns regarding potential carcinogenic and reproductive toxicity
- This recommendation, initially focused on ethanol's use in disinfectants, could result in restrictions on products such as hand sanitizer
- A potential ban would significantly impact ethanol use across various public and professional environments, including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, restaurants, and workplaces
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently reviewing a proposal to classify ethanol as a hazardous substance due to concerns regarding potential carcinogenic and reproductive toxicity.
This recommendation, initially focused on ethanol's use in disinfectants, could result in restrictions on products such as hand sanitizer. A potential ban would significantly impact ethanol use across various public and professional environments, including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, restaurants, and workplaces.
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