FDA Told That Antibacterial Products Play Invaluable Role in Everyday Lives of Consumers
10/19/05

JAMA STUDY ON POSITIVE EFFECTS OF HANDWASHING
6/01/04

Joint Statement: The Soap and Detergent Association and The Cosmetic, Toiletry, & Fragrance Association
3/31/04

Response to Antibacterial Products Research Published in Annnals of Internal Medicine
Statement from SDA and CTFA 3/1/04

No Real World Evidence Tying Antimicrobial Products to Antibiotic Resistance, FDA Told
Statement from CTFA and SDA 9/3/03

Consumer Use of Antibacterial Products
Statement from CTFA and SDA 8/14/03

SDA/CTFA Coalition Petitions FDA to Allow Anti-Viral Labeling on Qualifying OTC Products
Statement from CTFA and SDA 1/17/03

Proper Perspective Needed on Antibacterial Studies
Statement from CTFA and SDA 10/23/02

Antibacterial Products Useful To Consumers
Statement from CTFA and SDA 8/19/02

Unnecessary Antibiotic Prescriptions, Not Antibacterial Soaps
Are Real Cause of Bacterial Resistance, say CTFA and SDA
Consumers Need Antibacterial Products to Fight Disease-Causing Germs 7/27/00

“AMA, Disinfect Thyself”, 7/7/2000
Article by Steven Milloy of foxnews.com and junkscience.com
Physicians wash their hands to avoid spreading germs between patients. Lately, physicians have been washing their hands of the American Medical Association; and for good reason. The AMA has turned goofy: now the association is asking the Food and Drug Administration to make homes safer for germs.

Discussion by American Medical Association
A Boon to Bacteria, a Bust for Consumers, CTFA / SDA say

Statement from Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D., Professor at the University of Arizona