The HSE has initiated a full review of all biocidal products, including hand sanitiser, wipes, disinfectants, soaps, and detergents, used in the health service to see if any products are unregistered. "Following updated information from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine on biocidal products, the HSE team has initiated a full inventory and review of biocidal products used in the health service," it said. This process commenced [on Thursday] and will review all HSE stores and services and a wide range of products. Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) general secretary Michael Gillespie has said that his members are angry about why checks were not carried out previously on sanitising products used in schools. "Suppliers of biocidal products are legally required to ensure that their products are safe and effective.

Source: Irish Examiner October 30, 2020 15:01 UTC