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Triclosan

High concern

FDA banned triclosan in over-the-counter antiseptic wash products in 2016 due to insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy; concerns about endocrine disruption and antimicrobial resistance.

Found in

2 products

What it is

Synthetic antibacterial and antifungal compound.

Antimicrobial; banned from over-the-counter consumer antiseptic wash products in the US.

Why it's flagged

endocrine disruption
antimicrobial resistance
FDA ban in OTC antiseptic washes

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Banned from OTC consumer antiseptic wash products (2016)

European Union — EFSA

Not authorized as food additive; restricted in cosmetics

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