The Ministry of Health’s Drug Administration will withdraw registration numbers and stop selling antibacterial soaps on the market if they find them unsafe or if warnings about the soap are issued by international organisations. — Photo soha.vnHCM CITY — The Ministry of Health’s Drug Administration will withdraw registration numbers and stop selling antibacterial soaps on the market if they find them unsafe or if warnings about the soap are issued by international organisations. A conference to be held in November will discuss the solution for products with these ingredients that are sold in ASEAN countries. According to a press release from the US FDA, the rule which it issued does not affect consumer hand sanitisers or wipes, or antibacterial products used in health care settings. “In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.” — VNS

Source: Viet Nam News September 16, 2016 03:45 UTC