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In a development that may cause shock in the world of personal hygiene products, the European Union is looking into the possibility of banning the substance ethanol, which is the main ingredient in hand sanitizers, after scientific reports revealed its possible correlation with an increased risk of cancer and pregnancy complications.
According to the report published by The British newspaper The Sun, the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) classified the ethanol as “may be harmful”, and that’s why there was a wide debate in the scientific and industrial circles in Europe.
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It is scheduled to be convened by the Biological Products Committee at the meeting of the relevant authorities during the period from November 25 to 28 to review the available evidence.
و في حال تم تمستحر الثانول كمادة مسرطنة, قد توسي الكميرتي بالبلا في حهبه ترجمة امن حايد فيهرات والمنتجة والتحميلة.
However, the European Commission will be the final decision maker regarding the construction or rejection of this recommendation.
between health precautions and precautions
These developments coincide with the continuation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in recommending the use of disinfectants containing at least 60% alcohol as an effective way to prevent infection, especially as the flu and cold season approaches.
Although the World Health Organization (WHO) still does not consider ethanol safe when used in sterilization, recent studies indicate that the body produces a substance known as alcohol when it breaks down, a compound that is believed to cause damage to DNA, which increases the risk of cancer.
Warnings for excessive use
According to the UK Cancer Research Institute, chronic exposure to ethanol or its derivatives may be associated with an increased risk of multiple cancers including: mouth, throat, liver, colon, stomach, pancreas, and prostate.
It also warns researchers against frequent exposure to fumes produced by alcohol-containing disinfectants in closed spaces, as they may cause noise, nausea and dizziness, as well as the risk of intoxication when washing.
multi-purpose material
And the presence of Al-Thanool is not limited to hand sanitizers only, as it is used in mouthwash, hair conditioners, and creams after shaving, as well as some industrial medicines and solvents.
و إلى المقاعوف المصادرة, the European authorities are currently working on the search for safer alternatives, at the same time that health experts need to achieve a balance between protecting people from health risks and ensuring the continued effectiveness of products in the fight against infection.
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