EU Considers Ethanol Ban in Biocides Amid Health Concerns
Published on: Oct. 21, 2025, 10:27 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The European Union is contemplating a prohibition on ethanol in biocidal products, including hand sanitizers, due to rising cancer risks. The ECHA flagged ethanol as toxic, with potential cancer and reproductive harm. The European Commission will decide after scientific review, though WHO considers ethanol safe for hand hygiene.
