(Aside: some people will claim the FDA has a low threshold  for approvals and point to "voluntary" recalls with food as an example of the agency lacking a lot of punch. With medications, there is some debate over whether fast-tracking approval helps or potentially hurts the public. But lots of this information evolves, and better information comes with more users of a product. Back to our regularly scheduled blog.)

The FDA wants to further investigate data that suggests long-term use of antibiotic (aka antimicrobial or antiseptic) soaps can lead to bacterial resistance, making it harder to kill bad bugs. Makes sense. We hear about antibiotic resistance from misuse of antibiotic drugs. Soap abuse could lead to the same problem. There also is concern about hormonal effects.

If you have an opinion, share it. The FDA wants to know how you feel about a proposed rule that would require soap manufacturers to provide more substantial data about the effectiveness of antibacterial soap. Presumably, that would include the risk of bacterial resistance from long-term use.

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