Weibao and Rudy are two major commercial brands, but both brands involve false propaganda, exaggerating that the products "contain good antibacterial ingredients and can effectively remove 99% bacteria", but are they really that effective? Let's share the related contents of Weibao and Didi brand.
Weibao and Didi brands 1 Weibao and Didi, etc. Or involve false propaganda.
"Contains antibacterial ingredients, which can effectively remove 99% of bacteria that come into contact with the skin ..." Some daily necessities such as soap with antibacterial function promote its antibacterial effect. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a sales ban, which will completely ban the sale of antibacterial soaps containing triclosan, triclocarban and other 19 bactericidal ingredients. The FDA warned that these antibacterial soaps have no special bactericidal effect compared with ordinary soaps, and there is still the possibility of causing health harm to human body.
As antibacterial additives, triclosan and triclocarban are widely used in various soaps, cosmetics and cleaning products. Procter & Gamble's Shufujia, Li Jie's Dew, Blue Moon, "Beqin" brand baby antibacterial laundry soap and many other cleaning products with antibacterial effects all have "triclocarban" in the ingredient list.
Recently, the reporter of "China Business News" found that some supermarkets used to contain detergent products from triclocarban, such as Shufujia, and this ingredient has been quietly deleted, but there are still a few products containing triclocarban, such as Blue Moon, Didu and Weibao, which are still sold normally in China.
Bing Han, a well-known dermatologist, said that there is no need to use antibacterial washing products in daily life. The surface of human skin is covered with a layer of acidic grease film, which has natural antibacterial ability, and general bacterial contact will not easily cause human infection.
Shu Fujia quietly changed the ingredients.
As early as 2005, the digital source with 99% antibacterial activity has been investigated by the industrial and commercial departments as suspected of false propaganda. The reporter found in JD.COM that at present, Shufujia soap still has the words "wash away 99% bacteria".
Bing Han believes that there are many beneficial bacteria on the skin, which can train people's immune system, so how to maintain a healthy flora balance is the key. Triclosan can't tell which bacteria are beneficial and which are harmful, but they are usually killed, which is not good for health. Scientifically speaking, it is really unnecessary to use clean antibacterial products, and there is no harm in having some bacteria on your hands.
In China, almost all antibacterial products have added such ingredients, but there is no relevant regulation. Is it banned in the United States, then will the China market follow suit? The Public Affairs Department of Unilever responded to the reporter that the regulations of the US Food and Drug Administration are only aimed at the US market, and its evaluation of antibacterial products has not been widely recognized by regulatory authorities and academic institutions including the European Union and China.
Many people in the daily chemical industry pointed out that there is indeed a certain gap between China's norms and the international market, and this matter will not affect antibacterial products in terms of laws and regulations. In the short term, this ban will not have much impact on daily chemical brands, but it will also play a role in urging daily chemical brands. "The safety of antibacterial soap will have a psychological shadow on consumers, and consumers' recognition of antibacterial products will be discounted, thus reducing their dependence on antibacterial products." Peng Rulin, a daily chemical expert, said.
In response to this matter, Blue Moon did not respond. Unilever said that Weibao brand products sold in China do not contain triclosan, and triclocarban used in some Weibao products meets the standards of China and the European Union.
Previously, the relevant person in charge of Shufujia explained to the media that "Dibaofu" is a formula developed by Procter & Gamble and has been used in Shufujia products. Its main chemical component is called "triclocarban", and this formula has a good antibacterial effect. The safety and effectiveness of this ingredient have been recognized by many regulatory agencies around the world.
However, the reporter found in supermarkets and e-commerce platforms that the words "triclocarban" and "Dibaofu" no longer exist in the ingredient list of Shufujia currently on the market. The word "triclocarban" was seen in the ingredient list of Imperial Capital Health Soap, and it was clearly shown in the ingredient list of Beiqin Baby Antibacterial Laundry Soap that the product contained triclocarban.
In response to the fact that "Shufujia contains prohibited ingredients", Procter & Gamble responded to the reporter that Shufujia brand has not been banned in the United States, and Shufujia products meet the requirements of the US FDA and will still be sold normally in the United States. At present, all products of Shufujia China do not contain 19 mentioned by FDA, which complies with relevant laws and regulations.
Weibao and Didu Brand 2 Suspicious Components 1 Triclosan
Colgate is once again suspected of containing carcinogens.
Recently, foreign media reported that a "full effect" toothpaste produced by Colgate was found to contain triclosan. In May this year, triclosan was banned in many commodities in Minnesota, USA, because this ingredient may cause fetal malformation and even cancer. However, millions of Americans still put triclosan in their mouths every day, because the best-selling Colgate Total Toothpaste in the United States contains this bactericidal ingredient, which can prevent periodontal disease.
In response, Colgate China Company sent a statement to the reporter, saying that the toothpaste mentioned in the report was not sold in Chinese mainland market. In the past 20 years, Colgate Total Toothpaste has passed the strict and uninterrupted scientific examination by the FDA of the United States and the regulatory agencies of the European Union, Australia, Canada and other countries, which have confirmed the safety and effectiveness of Colgate Total Toothpaste.
Claiming to be safe but withdrawing from the China market.
In fact, the news that toothpaste contains carcinogen triclosan came out as early as 2005, involving more brands, and the product is not a kind of toothpaste.
At that time, there were foreign reports, and American research found that dozens of antibacterial cleaning products, including Colgate products, contained triclosan, and contact with chlorine-containing water would produce "chlorine-containing gas". If used for a long time, it will lead to depression, liver disease and even cancer. At that time, some media interviewed the market and found that in fact, besides Colgate, Crest, Black and other toothpaste products also contained triclosan.
At that time, Colgate official website had explained that triclosan used in toothpaste was absolutely safe, which was confirmed by numerous safety studies.
Interestingly, despite claiming to be a safe product, brands such as Colgate and Crest unanimously decided to withdraw toothpaste containing triclosan from the China market. Colgate recently stressed that the reason for quitting was "based on commercial considerations". What are business considerations? Colgate has no further explanation.
Suspicious component 2 triclocarban
FDA questioned the health risks of antibacterial soap.
In fact, this Colgate incident is the second time in a year that triclosan is harmful to human body. As early as June 5438+February last year, the US FDA issued a document mentioning that not only triclosan, but also triclocarban, a raw material in some antibacterial soaps, may bring health risks and interfere with human hormones.
The reporter found a proposal in official website to verify the safety and effectiveness of antibacterial soap. The FDA said that millions of Americans use antibacterial soap and shower gel. Although consumers generally believe that these products can effectively prevent the spread of pathogenic microorganisms, there is no evidence that they are more effective than ordinary soap and water in preventing diseases. Moreover, it is suggested that long-term exposure to some raw materials of antibacterial soap, such as triclosan (liquid soap) and triclocarban (solid soap), may bring health risks, such as causing bacterial drug resistance or affecting hormone endocrine.
To this end, the FDA issued a proposal at that time, requiring manufacturers of antibacterial soap and antibacterial shower gel to provide evidence to prove that their products are safe for long-term use and more effective than ordinary soap and water in preventing diseases and the spread of germs. If the manufacturer can't provide such evidence, such products must change the formula (remove such ingredients) or modify the label (remove the claim of antibacterial function) before they can continue to be sold.
At present, the public consultation stage of the proposal has ended and it has entered the stage of manufacturer's proof.
Du Lu Shu Fu Jia contains triclocarban.
The reporter recently visited the market and found that among the soaps sold by Shufujia at present, only vitality soap contains triclocarban, and almost half of its bath products contain triclocarban.
In addition, many well-known products of major brands also contain triclocarban, including Dew Moisturizing Soap of Lijie Jahwa (China) Co., Ltd., Weibao Milk Moisturizing Soap of Unilever, Weibao Milk Moisturizing Antibacterial Hand sanitizer and other products.
The reporter also found that almost all products using triclocarban claimed to have the efficacy of sterilization and bacteriostasis.
Shufujia quietly deleted triclocarban.
It is worth noting that as a market leader, Shu is quietly working in triclocarban.
The reporter noticed that even the classic pure white fragrance cleansing series with the same model and the restricted use date of "2065438+February 2007" contained "triclocarban" and some did not. After containing "triclocarban" ingredients, Shu Fujia also specially marked the words "(Dibaofu)", while the words "Dibaofu+"were not included.
According to media reports, the relevant person in charge of Shufujia explained to the media that "Dibaofu" is a formula developed by Procter & Gamble and has been used in Shufujia products. Its main chemical component is called "triclocarban", and this formula has a good antibacterial effect.
Shufujia not only began to remove triclocarban from bath products, but also updated the formula of most soap products. The reporter has previously purchased products such as Shufujia pure white soap liquid with a service life of 20 16. The package is clearly marked with "triclocarban", but the same product on the market no longer contains this ingredient.
Shu Fujia's reply is hard to justify.
In the reply sent to the reporter by Shu's public relations company, it was admitted that the antibacterial formula of Shu's previous generation products was "Dibaofu" and contained the antibacterial ingredient "triclocarban". Shu Fujia also stressed that this ingredient is widely used in the global toner industry, and its safety and effectiveness have been recognized by many regulatory agencies around the world.
Why did you delete triclocarban from your composition? Shu Fujia explained that since the end of 20 12, the new generation of products of Shu Fujia has gradually used the upgraded formula "Dibaofu+",whose core component is zinc pyrithione, which can provide more comprehensive and lasting antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects.
However, Shu's above explanation seems difficult to justify. The reporter found a certificate of cooperation between an electrical appliance company and P&G China Marketing Co., Ltd., and the brand introduction released at the same time showed that in 20 14, the patent formula of Shufujia products was fully upgraded to "Dibaofu+".
It is stated that the formula of Dibao skin was upgraded at the end of 20 12. Why is the above information called the formula of 20 14? If it is the formula upgrade of 20 14, why is the formula of the same product produced in the same period different? Since it is an upgraded formula, why does triclocarban still exist in the later-produced Shufujinzi energy soap?
What is the real reason why Shu deleted triclocarban? I don't know.
Didi has never replied.
The reporter called Li Jiahua (China) hotline, and all the products indicated by the staff were safe. When answering questions from the FDA, it asked reporters to consult the company's Beijing headquarters.
Last Friday morning, the reporter called Li Jieshi's China company, but the front desk staff said that they refused to transfer the reporter to the public relations department because the company's phone number was transferred by real name. However, it requires reporters to leave contact information for the company to reply. As of yesterday's press release, the reporter has not received a phone call from Li Jieshi.
Weibao is looking for alternative products.
The reporter called the Unilever hotline, and the staff repeatedly stressed that Weibao contains triclocarban that meets the standards of China and the European Union, so please feel free to use it.
For the problems in the US FDA proposal, this staff member seems to know and come prepared. She said that the proposal is to collect relevant information from manufacturers, and it is not recommended to stop using products containing triclocarban. Whether it is safe or not is still under discussion, and it is still inconclusive.
Regarding the question of whether to submit relevant information to the US FDA, the staff member said that all Weibao products have not been listed in the United States, and there is no need to provide relevant information proof. The staff also said that they are actively studying and looking for alternative raw materials in triclocarban.
Consumers are worried about starting to abandon it.
Many brands insist that their products conform to national regulations. According to relevant laws and regulations in China, the maximum allowable concentration of triclosan in cosmetics is 0.3%, and that in triclocarban is 0.2%. This value is consistent with that of Europe.
"I always think that international brands such as Shufujia and Didu are definitely guaranteed in product safety, so I often buy these products for children." Consumer Ms. Lu told reporters that she also saw this news online. Although the safety is inconclusive, she decided not to choose products containing substances such as triclocarban.
There are still many consumers who hold the same attitude as Ms. Lu. Mr. Wang never reads the label when he buys something. Because there are news reports that triclosan and triclocarban have hidden dangers, he also pays special attention to the ingredient list when purchasing related products himself. If there is triclocarban in the product, he will definitely not buy it again.
Antibacterial soap does not have to be used
A dermatologist in a hospital said that at present, there is no research in China that triclosan or triclosan will affect human hormones. Antibacterial washing products certainly have bactericidal effect, but they are not as magical as the manufacturers claim, and citizens do not have to rely too much on this in their daily lives.
Bing Han, a well-known skin care expert, wrote that antibacterial washing products are generally not needed.
"Of course, also can't completely deny antibacterial agents. When there is the possibility of infection or disease transmission, the use of antibacterial drugs is considered to have certain effects. " Bing Han believes that only the US FDA has not received such evidence. In fact, if the manufacturer claims to have the function of preventing or stopping the spread of the disease, it should indeed provide relevant evidence.
Another bigger problem is the impact on the environment: Long-term use of washing products containing triclosan or triclocarban will make microorganisms resistant.
★ triclocarban
Commonly known as trichlorocarbonylamine, it is an efficient and broad-spectrum antibacterial agent, which has a high-efficiency inhibitory effect on Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts and viruses.
As a preservative for cosmetics, triclocarban is allowed to use at a concentration of 0.2%; As an active ingredient of detergent, the maximum allowable concentration is 2%.
★ triclosan
The scientific name "Dichlorophenoxychlorophenol" is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent. Usually white or off-white crystalline powder, insoluble in water, soluble in lye and organic solvents. Triclosan is widely used in daily chemical products such as soap and toothpaste.
Weibao and Rudy brand 3 Rudy disinfectant is a kind of disinfection products mainly containing p-chlorophenol, which is an irritating component with toxic and side effects. If you contact the stock solution for a long time, it will cause damage to the skin and mucosa. If you accidentally eat it, it will lead to necrosis and shedding of esophageal and gastrointestinal mucosal cells, esophageal burns, damage to multiple systems of the human body, and even respiratory failure and death in severe cases.
Of course, the toxic and side effects of intravenous drip disinfectant are mainly aimed at eating by mistake. If normally used for disinfection, it is basically harmless to human body. 84 disinfectant is mainly used for disinfection of indoor and outdoor environment, and there is basically no need to worry about its harm.
Drip disinfectant is a kind of disinfection products with pungent smell, which can be directly used for indoor and outdoor environment disinfection, but children must not be allowed to eat it by mistake, which will seriously harm their health.
Drip disinfectants are not recommended for clothing disinfection. If it is necessary to disinfect clothes, it is recommended to use a little disinfectant to disinfect clothes. If it is necessary to disinfect clothes with drip disinfectant, it needs to be washed with clean water and dried.