EU considers banning ethanol in hand sanitisers over cancer fears

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 21/10/2025
The European Union is considering banning ethanol as an active ingredient in biocidal products, including hand sanitisers, amid growing concerns over its potential cancer risk, the Financial Times reported Tuesday.The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) flagged ethanol as a toxic substance, citing increased cancer risks and potential reproductive harm, following an internal recommendation made by one of its working groups on Oct. 10.ECHA said the substance might contribute to pregnancy complications and should be replaced in disinfectants and other cleaning products used across the bloc.The (…)
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