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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final rule establishing that over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed. Companies will no longer be able to market antibacterial washes with these ingredients because manufacturers did not demonstrate that the ingredients are both safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections. Some manufacturers have already started removing these ingredients from their products.

This final rule applies to consumer antiseptic wash products containing one or more of 19 specific active ingredients, including the most commonly used ingredients – triclosan and triclocarban. These products are intended for use with water, and are rinsed off after use.  This rule does not affect consumer hand “sanitizers” or wipes, or antibacterial products used in health care settings.

“Consumers may think antibacterial washes are more effective at preventing the spread of germs, but we have no scientific evidence that they are any better than plain soap and water,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). “In fact, some data suggests that antibacterial ingredients may do more harm than good over the long-term.”

The agency issued a proposed rule in 2013 after some data suggested that long-term exposure to certain active ingredients used in antibacterial products — for example, triclosan (liquid soaps) and triclocarban (bar soaps) — could pose health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects. Under the proposed rule, manufacturers were required to provide the agency with additional data on the safety and effectiveness of certain ingredients used in over-the-counter consumer antibacterial washes if they wanted to continue marketing antibacterial products containing those ingredients. This included data from clinical studies demonstrating that these products were superior to non-antibacterial washes in preventing human illness or reducing infection.

Antibacterial hand and body wash manufacturers did not provide the necessary data to establish safety and effectiveness for the 19 active ingredients addressed in this final rulemaking. For these ingredients, either no additional data were submitted or the data and information that were submitted were not sufficient for the agency to find that these ingredients are Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRAS/GRAE). In response to comments submitted by industry, the FDA has deferred rulemaking for one year on three additional ingredients used in consumer wash products – benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride and chloroxylenol (PCMX) – to allow for the development and submission of new safety and effectiveness data for these ingredients. Consumer antibacterial washes containing these specific ingredients may be marketed during this time while data are being collected.

Washing with plain soap and running water remains one of the most important steps consumers can take to avoid getting sick and to prevent spreading germs to others. If soap and water are not available and a consumer uses hand sanitizer instead, theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that it be an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

Since the FDA’s proposed rulemaking in 2013, manufacturers already started phasing out the use of certain active ingredients in antibacterial washes, including triclosan and triclocarban. Manufacturers will have one year to comply with the rulemaking by removing products from the market or reformulating (removing antibacterial active ingredients) these products.

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by helping to ensure the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for helping to ensure the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

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Scentsy Clean FAQ

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Questions?

Is Scentsy Clean Hand Soap the same formula as the 

Layers by Scentsy Hand Soap?

Yes. The same formula you and your customers fell in love with 

has been repackaged in our Scentsy Clean Hand Soap. Plus, 

we’ve added 50 percent more volume!

How does Hand Soap work?

By rubbing Hand Soap and warm, soapy water between your fingers and over your hands, dirt, germs and other contaminants are removed from your skin.

What does antibacterial mean?

Antibacterial means ingredients have been added to kill bacteria and microbes.

Is the Hand Soap antibacterial? Scentsy Clean Hand Soap does not have antibacterial properties; however, the act of washing your hands is the most effective method of preventing the spread of germs and limiting the transfer of bacteria.

Counter Clean

What is Counter Clean? 

Counter Clean is an ammonia-free, multi-surface spray that gets stronger over time to protect surfaces and prevent dirt and grime from adhering.  

Are there advantages to using Counter Clean over conventional multipurpose cleaners?

Yes. Counter Clean is formulated to make cleaning easier with continued use and features amazing Scentsy fragrance.

Is Counter Clean safe for all surfaces?

Counter Clean may be used on your sealed countertop surfaces including Corian, Formica, glazed tile, sealed granite, marble, quartz, vinyl and glass. It is not recommended for use on any kind of wood, plastic, wax-sealed concrete, fiberglass or most flooring surfaces, as it may cause damage.

I’m unsure what material my counter is made of. Can I still use Counter Clean on it?

For all materials (including those listed above as safe), we recommend that you lightly mist Counter Clean on a small, inconspicuous area to survey the results before applying it on a larger scale. 

Can I use Counter Clean in the bathroom?

Yes. Counter Clean may be used on porcelain sinks and tubs as well as your sealed countertop surfaces (listed above as safe). You may also use Counter Clean on glass fixtures, windows and mirrors; although you may experience some streaking.

Can I use Counter Clean on my kitchen appliances?

Counter Clean may be used on glass, stainless steel, stove tops and hoods, as well as the exterior of microwaves and ovens. It is not recommended for use inside microwaves or ovens.

Can I use Counter Clean in my car?

No. Counter Clean is not intended for use on your car’s interior, exterior or dashboard.

How much Counter Clean should I use?

Lightly spray about 12 inches from your surface and wipe clean immediately. Do not saturate the surface or allow Counter Clean to sit or pool on the surface for an extended period of time.

Is it safe to use around children and pets?

Yes, if normal safety precautions are followed. Keep out of reach of children and pets to avoid ingestion. 

Is Counter Clean tested on animals?

No.

Does it contain antibacterial or disinfecting ingredients?

No. The product is formulated for daily maintenance and cleanup, not deep cleaning.

Is it non-toxic?

No. As with any household cleaner, Counter Clean should not be inhaled or ingested.

Kitchen Soap

What is Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap?

Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap is a sulfate- and –phosphate-free, low-sudsing dish soap formulated with special enzymes to break up food and grease particles for scrub-free cleaning. Its clean-rinsing formula won’t leave a filmy residue behind.

Does Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap need to be diluted?

No. The product can be used directly on dishes, pots and pans.

Can the Kitchen Soap be used for things other than dishes?

Yes. It can also be used to clean floors and other kitchen surfaces. It also works great for degreasing grills. Just soak grates overnight in hot, soapy water for easy cleaning.

How many fragrances does it come in?

Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap is available in select Scentsy fragrances. Please see the current Scentsy catalog for the season’s offerings.

Will Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap dry out my hands?

With normal use, Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap will not dry out hands. However, we recommend avoiding prolonged exposure to the product or using it as hand soap.

Is Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap antibacterial?

No.

How much soap should I use to clean a sink full of dirty dishes?

Start with a few pumps. Add more soap for large or especially greasy loads. 

Can I use Scentsy Clean Kitchen Soap in my dishwasher?

No.

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FDA PRESS RELEASE:

Questions & Answers on Bisphenol A (BPA) Use in Food Contact Applications

Questions & Answers on Bisphenol A (BPA) Use in Food Contact Applications
FDA acknowledges the interest that many consumers have in the safe use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging. FDA has performed extensive research and reviewed hundreds of studies about BPA’s safety. We reassure consumers that current approved uses of BPA in food containers and packaging are safe. Additional research is underway to enhance our understanding of BPA. FDA will take these studies into account as it continues to ensure the safe use of BPA in food packaging. Here, FDA experts answer some key questions about the agency’s research on and regulation of BPA.

What is BPA?

This resin code on a plastic container indicates that BPA may have been used in its manufacture.
This resin code on a plastic container indicates that BPA may have been used in its manufacture.
BPA is a chemical component present in polycarbonate plastic used in the manufacture of certain beverage containers and most food can liners. BPA-based plastic bottles are clear and tough. In cans, BPA-based liners form a barrier between the food and the can surface that prevents corrosion of the can and migration of metal into the food. People are exposed to low levels of BPA because very small amounts may migrate from the food packaging into foods or beverages.
How does FDA regulate BPA?

The agency regulates all food packaging materials from which components can reasonably be expected to migrate into a food. These materials, including BPA, are subject to approval by FDA as indirect food additives or food contact substances, which are not intentionally added but may be found in the foods because of their proximity. There must be sufficient scientific information to demonstrate that the use of these materials is safe.

How does FDA evaluate the safety of food contact substances?

FDA’s safety evaluations focus on three factors. These include the cumulative exposure to food contact substances that migrate into foods and beverages, the nature of the packaging components, and the safe levels of exposure.

Is BPA safe?

Yes. Based on FDA’s ongoing safety review of scientific evidence, the available information continues to support the safety of BPA for the currently approved uses in food containers and packaging. People are exposed to low levels of BPA because, like many packaging components, very small amounts of BPA may migrate from the food packaging into foods or beverages. Studies pursued by FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) have shown no effects of BPA from low-dose exposure.

Why is there such interest in BPA?

Some exploratory scientific studies have appeared in the public literature that have raised questions about the safety of ingesting the low levels of BPA that can migrate into food from food contact materials. To address these questions the National Toxicology Program, partnering with FDA’s NCTR, is carrying out in-depth studies to answer key questions and clarify uncertainties about BPA.

How current is FDA’s BPA evaluation?

In the fall of 2014, FDA experts from across the agency, specializing in toxicology, analytical chemistry, endocrinology, epidemiology, and other fields, completed a four-year review of more than 300 scientific studies. The FDA review has not found any information in the evaluated studies to prompt a revision of FDA’s safety assessment of BPA in food packaging at this time. The studies reviewed were published or available from November 1, 2009 to July 23, 2013.

Has FDA taken any regulatory actions regarding BPA?

FDA’s regulations authorize FDA to amend its food additive regulations to reflect when certain uses of an additive have been abandoned. In 2012 and 2013, FDA granted two petitions requesting that FDA amend its food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of certain BPA-based materials in baby bottles, sippy cups, and infant formula packaging because these uses have been abandoned. An amendment of the food additive regulations based on abandonment is not based on safety, but is based on the fact that the regulatory authorization is no longer necessary for the specific use of the food additive because that use has been permanently and completely abandoned. The safety of a food additive is not relevant to FDA’s determination regarding whether a certain use of that food additive has been abandoned.

How Can You Tell if a Container Has BPA?

A resin code of 7 appearing on plastic containers indicates that the container may be made of a BPA-containing plastic.

What’s Next?

FDA continues to review the available information and studies on BPA and will update its assessment of BPA and take additional action if warranted. FDA will also continue to consult with other expert agencies in the federal government, including the National Institutes of Health (and the National Toxicology Program), the Environmental Protection Agency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And FDA will continue to participate in discussions with our international regulatory and public health counterparts who are also engaged in assessing the safety of BPA.