Antibacterial soap makers will have to prove that their products are more efficient in fighting germs than ordinary soap and water. Prompted by a lawsuit filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, U.S. regulatory authority, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the new rule for the antibacterial soap makers to ensure safety for consumers. This proposed rule does not apply to hand sanitizers, wipes or antibacterial products used in health care settings. The rule also holds that if the products fail to prove their efficiency, the manufacturers will either have to reformulate per the product claims, or re-label them to keep them on store shelves. Read more http://www.zacks.com/stock/news/117187/antibacterial-soaps-under-fda-review
