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New Website Launched for the Facts on Antibacterial Soaps: FightGermsNow.com; New Site Provides Science-Based, Informed Perspective on Safe Beneficial, Use of Antibacterial Soaps, Ingredients

For Immediate Release:

April 27, 2011

Contact: Brian Sansoni, 202-662-2517 (office)/ 202-680-9327 (mobile), bsansoni@cleaninginstitute.org
Contact: Kathleen Dezio, (202) 454-0302, deziok@personalcarecouncil.org

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers, researchers and regulators have a new website at their fingertips for fact-based, meaningful information on antibacterial soaps and ingredients: FightGermsNow.com.

The site is a joint project of the American Cleaning Institute® (ACI, formerly The Soap and Detergent Association) and the Personal Care Products Council, which have member companies who produce or supply antibacterial soaps, washes, and ingredients.

“We are proud to launch FightGermsNow.com as a reliable, fact-based resource on antibacterial soaps and ingredients,” said Brian Sansoni, ACI Vice President of Communication. “This site contains information on the science behind the safety and effectiveness of these products that are used by millions of Americans every single day.”

“Surveys show that a majority of Americans use and benefit from antibacterial soaps on a daily basis, whether it’s in homes, hospitals, restaurants, day care centers, or workplaces,” said Kathleen Dezio, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications, Personal Care Products Council. “This support remains strong even in the face of a relentless flow of misinformation about these products over the last several years.”

FightGermsNow.com contains fact sheets on antibacterial soaps and ingredients; information on how these products are regulated; a summary of research and data showcasing their safe and effective use; and news updates and links to relevant articles concerning antibacterial soaps and ingredients.

“Antibacterial ingredients have been reviewed, regulated, and researched by agencies around the world for more than 40 years,” Sansoni added. “They are globally accepted as safe for daily use and are scientifically proven germ killers that help to reduce the chance of infection. Every day, doctors and hospitals use these products to help prevent the spread of germs to patients and hospital staff.”

“FightGermsNow.com will be a continuously updated resource for those individuals interested in having an informed perspective on antibacterial soaps and ingredients,” Dezio said.

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The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – formerly The Soap and Detergent Association) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $30 billion U.S. cleaning products market. ACI members include the formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and oleochemical producers. ACI (www.cleaninginstitute.org) and its members are dedicated to improving health and the quality of life through sustainable cleaning products and practices.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council is the leading national trade association representing the global cosmetic and personal care products industry. Founded in 1894, the Council’s more than 600 member companies manufacture, distribute, and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on every day, from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, lipstick and fragrance, personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation. For more information on cosmetic and personal care products, visit www.CosmeticsInfo.org.

Personal Care Truth received permission from the Personal Care Products Council to re-post this press release.

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  • Colinsanders

    There are clear benefits from using antibacterial personal care products and as a category they have a great track record of being safe to use for individual consumers. But we need to be aware of the risks they pose to the environment. With a world population growing all the time I think there is a real need to make sure that we aren’t putting biologically active agents into water courses. I would be more impressed if the American Cleaning Institute was funding research into what happens to their products after they have been used rather than just launching a website highlighting the benefits.

  • Philippe Papadimitriou

    I do not share all the views on this web site. Some points are valid, but other are exaggerated in my humble opinion. To me, antibacterial soaps are not needed at home.
    Besides, I perfectly and fully agree with Colin on the environmental point (which he already have raised in his article on Triclosan).

  • http://personalcaretruth.com Lisa M. Rodgers

    and -

    That is the beauty of discussion. While we may not always agree, discussions are what is needed to inform and educate.

    For those that may not have read Colins post, http://personalcaretruth.com/2011/03/triclosan-why-you-should-use-it-and-why-it-should-be-banned/

    Thanks for the contribution you both provide to PCT!

    Have a great day!

    Lisa

    • http://personalcaretruth.com Lisa M. Rodgers

      Apologies, Disqus failed to include that I had tagged you both, Philippe and Colin in my reply above!

  • Perry Romanowski

    I actually found this announcement / website troubling. There are some clear exaggerations and misrepresentations of the “facts” in the website. For example, “FACT: Antibacterial hand soaps provide greater germ-fighting protection than regular soap and water” is not a FACT at all. If you look at their supporting documentation you could see that easily enough.

    What I find most appalling is that under the tab ‘Science’ is a bunch of things that are not FACTs but rather conclusions of what an industry wants to be true based on cherry picked science.

    • Dene62

      Perry – have you forgotten that we all tow the industry line here on PCT, as we are mere shills?

      Personally, I think that antibacterial soaps are not required outside of hospitals and similar institutions.

      • Perry Romanowski

        I hope I don’t get my ‘greedy industry shill’ card revoked.

  • Carol Quezada

    As a previous formulator of antibacterial hand soaps, I have first hand knowlege that not all antibacteral soaps are the same. You can’t just plunk some triclosan in a formulation and expect it to kill bacteria. It has to be available to do that. We tested many “antibacterial” soaps, and many did not live up to their claims at all.

    • Colinsanders

      That is true enough – I have a feeling that a lot of triclosan that goes down the drain never had a chance of doing any good before it got there.

  • Anonymous

    Happy Mother’s Day!!! We r germ fightin’ superheroes!