Triclosan Does Not Contribute To Antibacterial Resistance – Study
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The Personal Care Products Council and the American Cleaning Institute tout a study they say confirms that consumer use of antimicrobial agents triclosan and triclocarbon does not lead to antibiotic or antibacterial resistance.
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