What is the policy for temporary compounding of alcohol-based hand sanitizers?
The second guidance, Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products During the Public Health Emergency, is in effect for the temporary compounding of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers by pharmacists in state-licensed pharmacies or federal facilities and registered outsourcing facilities.
Is alcohol-based hand sanitizer safe during a public health emergency?
The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) released a ‘Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products During the Public Health Emergency Immediately in Effect Guidance for Industry’ in March 2020.
What is the hand sanitizer policy at the hotel?
Our team members are required to properly wash their hands hourly and immediately after doing such things as sneezing, touching their face, cleaning, entering, or exiting guest areas and before and after a shift. We have made hand sanitizer readily available throughout the hotel to assist with hand sanitation when a sink is not readily available.
What are the standards for disinfectant alcohol-based handrubs?
The standards that are applicable are: SANS 490:2013 that deals with “Disinfectant alcohol-based handrubs” and the most recent version of SANS 289 which deals with the labelling and general requirements of the product.
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