FDA Approved Hand Sanitizer Formulas
The FDA has released guidance for the immediate implementation of hand sanitizer formulations that can be made without going through the traditional processes during this COVID-19 crisis. Hand sanitizer is considered an over-the-counter (OTC) drug by the FDA. There are approvals and testing processes to validate formulas against claims for use as a hand sanitizer. However, in the current situation, the FDA has provided formulas and label formats the skip much of this approval process.
https://www.fda.gov/media/136118/download
While some of the ingredients may be tough to find, companies setup for compounding such as breweries would be able to manufacture products to assist those in need of hand sanitizer. Keep in mind this is a temporary ease of restrictions. While the impact of the Coronavirus may increase awareness of germs and use of hand sanitizers, those businesses who wish to continue to manufacture hand sanitizer after would be subject to the testing and monograph issued by the FDA.
As you may have noticed, most ingredients to make hand sanitizer are scarce. They are either hard to find or out of stock.
If you are in this situation, don’t hesitate to give us a call. You may be able to purchase in bulk through us.
Other online locations that may have ingredients in stock are as follows:
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