"Any ban would have major implications for Irish hospitals"
"A key ingredient in hand ­sanitisers, which became a staple in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic and are still widely used for infection control in hospitals, is under scrutiny by the EU as it may raise the risk of cancer."
"The EU is investigating ethanol, an element included in hand sanitisers, over cancer concerns, as well as an increased risk of pregnancy complications, it emerged yesterday."
Ethanol, a common ingredient in hand sanitisers, is under EU investigation for potential links to cancer and increased pregnancy complications. Hand sanitisers became a staple in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic and remain widely used for infection control in hospitals. Any ban or restriction on ethanol-based sanitisers would have major implications for Irish hospitals, affecting routine hygiene practices, procurement, and clinical protocols. Hospitals would need to identify alternative sanitising agents, adjust infection-control procedures, manage supply-chain changes, and implement staff training to preserve patient and staff safety.
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