Hence, alcohol-based hand sanitizers provide a quick and simple alternative. Consequently, renowned companies around the nation have been manufacturing hand sanitizers to meet the demand. Some of these companies have also been manufacturing hand sanitizers without approvals from the relevant authorities. According to WHO, hand sanitizers should have these three main ingredients – ethanol or isopropanol, glycerin, and hydrogen peroxide. In order to ensure compliance, the company has also received approval from the Department of Narcotics Control to produce the hand sanitizers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 05, 2020 15:56 UTC