Cosmetic Biocides’ Role In Antibiotic Resistance Addressed In EU Report
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Further research is needed to establish a precise correlation between the extensive use of biocides in cosmetics and the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria strains, according to the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks
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