For decades, Americans have safely used bacteria-killing products as we go about our daily routines. Anti-bacterial hand washes are routinely used in schools to prevent the spreading of germs. Hospitals use similar products to maintain sterile environments. Dentists have safely used anti-bacterial mouthwashes for years in the treatment of gum and other oral diseases.
The welfare of Americans and the many businesses that make these products – from large corporations to small “mom and pop” enterprises --does not seem to be important to environmental extremists. They have set their sights on Triclosan, the product that makes our soaps and anti-bacterial washes so effective. The extremists are pressuring the EPA to ban this product, which the FDA had found to be safe.
On April 8, the EPA will end open comments and begin to decide the fate of Triclosan, an antibacterial ingredient found in soap, tooth paste, trash bags, toys, and hundreds of other products. The chemical has been studied for over fifty years and was just two years ago deemed safe by the FDA. A Study by Fabrizio, Ward, & Associates found that 74% of Americans use Antibacterial products and over 83% prefer to have a choice on whether to continue using these products.
Even if you prefer not to use antibacterial soaps, Triclosan is used for many other purposes, some that are not currently under attack from these studies. It has been shown to be a much better fighter of gingivitis and gum disease than Fluoride alone. It is used to prevent the spread of Methicillian-resistant Staphylococcus Areus Infections, (MRSA), in nursing homes and neonatal units. We have used this chemical safely for over 70 years to fight life-threatening bacteria. What happens when suddenly it is removed from trash bags, toys, cosmetics? What will be the negative impact on our health when we reintroduce all of this additional bacteria? We don't know.
The EPA needs to slow down before outright banning any chemical or substance that is so prevalent in our daily lives. The impact on such a ban will not only have far reaching implications on many product industries, but also on consumers who make the choice to use them for protection.
Smart Girl Politics Action is asking our friends at Patriot Action Network to please sign the petition. Tell the EPA to not ban the antibacterial ingredient Triclosanv
The welfare of Americans and the many businesses that make these products – from large corporations to small “mom and pop” enterprises --does not seem to be important to environmental extremists. They have set their sights on Triclosan, the product that makes our soaps and anti-bacterial washes so effective. The extremists are pressuring the EPA to ban this product, which the FDA had found to be safe.
On April 8, the EPA will end open comments and begin to decide the fate of Triclosan, an antibacterial ingredient found in soap, tooth paste, trash bags, toys, and hundreds of other products. The chemical has been studied for over fifty years and was just two years ago deemed safe by the FDA. A Study by Fabrizio, Ward, & Associates found that 74% of Americans use Antibacterial products and over 83% prefer to have a choice on whether to continue using these products.
Even if you prefer not to use antibacterial soaps, Triclosan is used for many other purposes, some that are not currently under attack from these studies. It has been shown to be a much better fighter of gingivitis and gum disease than Fluoride alone. It is used to prevent the spread of Methicillian-resistant Staphylococcus Areus Infections, (MRSA), in nursing homes and neonatal units. We have used this chemical safely for over 70 years to fight life-threatening bacteria. What happens when suddenly it is removed from trash bags, toys, cosmetics? What will be the negative impact on our health when we reintroduce all of this additional bacteria? We don't know.
The EPA needs to slow down before outright banning any chemical or substance that is so prevalent in our daily lives. The impact on such a ban will not only have far reaching implications on many product industries, but also on consumers who make the choice to use them for protection.
Smart Girl Politics Action is asking our friends at Patriot Action Network to please sign the petition. Tell the EPA to not ban the antibacterial ingredient Triclosanv
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