Triclosan

High Concern
Antimicrobial

Also known as

triclosan

The concern

FDA banned triclosan from over-the-counter antibacterial soaps in 2016, concluding it was not proven safe. Linked to endocrine disruption, antibiotic resistance, and disrupted gut microbiome in animal studies.

Read the source: FDA

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

  • Triclosan
  • triclosan

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

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Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.