Q&A: What's the problem with hand sanitisers, wipes and soaps in schools?

A review of all biocidal products currently used in schools found that more than 50 of these products are not registered correctly.
17 types of hand sanitiser, 14 types of wipes, 5 hand sanitiser refills, 8 hand soaps, 7 detergents are now not allowed to be used in schools. File Picture: Pexels

17 types of hand sanitiser, 14 types of wipes, 5 hand sanitiser refills, 8 hand soaps, 7 detergents are now not allowed to be used in schools. File Picture: Pexels

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020 - 10:33
Jess Casey

Q: What’s the problem with hand sanitisers, wipes, soaps and detergents in schools?

A: A review of all biocidal products currently used in schools found that more than 50 of these products are not registered correctly.

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