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    PrintThe completion of the monograph for over-the-counter (OTC) Consumer and Health Care Antiseptic Products is part of FDA’s larger, ongoing review of antiseptic active ingredients to determine whether these active ingredients are safe and effective for use in antiseptic drug products.

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FDA issues final rule on safety and effectiveness of consumer hand sanitizers, 2019
	If Soap and Water Are Not Available, Hand Sanitizers May Be a Good Alternative, 2019
	FDA issues final rule on safety and effectiveness for certain active ingredients in over-the-counter health care antiseptic hand washes and rubs in the medical setting, 2017
	FDA issues final rule on safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soaps, 2016
	FDA requests additional information to address data gaps for certain active ingredient in consumer hand sanitizers, 2016
	FDA issues proposed rule to address data gaps for certain active ingredients in health care antiseptics, 2015
	FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA requests label changes and single-use packaging for some over-the-counter topical antiseptic products to decrease risk of infectionFDA Letters

Antiseptic Deferral LettersMeetings

Meetings with industry on consumer and health care antisepticsAdditional Background Information

September 3, 2014, Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee Meeting
	Rulemaking History for OTC Topical Antimicrobial Drug Products
	Past public meetings relevant to consumer and health care antiseptics
	Consumer Information on Consumer and Health Care Antiseptics

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