In Brief: FDA antimicrobial feedback meeting
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
FDA antimicrobial feedback meeting: Scheduled for June 4 at 10:00 a.m. Topics to be discussed include the development of disinfectant resistance. The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association said it will attend the meeting; Syed Sattar and Susan Springthorpe, both of the University of Ottawa's microbiology department will present preliminary data on the resistance issue. The feedback meeting follows a two-day symposium June 2-3 on CTFA's healthcare continuum model for topical antimicrobial wash products in healthcare settings, the food industry and the home. Sponsored by CTFA and the Soap and Detergent Association, the symposium will take place at the Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Participants will include experts from FDA, CDC, USDA, and academia. Industry presentations will be made by Colgate-Palmolive, Gojo Industries and Procter & Gamble. For more information, contact Felecia Greene, CTFA, (202) 331-1770. The healthcare continuum model assigns products into six categories depending on intended use...