Washing hands with bar soaps like Dettol fights the spread of bacteria and germs. Regulatory classifications of bar soaps vary between countries and can be cosmetics, quasi-drugs, or medical devices, which triggers different maintenance activities to ensure compliance. In 2017, 100 formulations were assessed, training was conducted on regulatory assessments, and insight was gained into antibacterial products and regulatory challenges.

1. Washing hands is important

2. It fights the spread of bacteria and other germs

3. Dettol bar soaps are sold in 20+ countries

4. Regulatory changes affecting bar soaps trigger
maintenance activities,
which can differ from country to country, even if the soaps are the same

5. This is because bar soaps have different classifications;
they can be cosmetics, quasi-drugs, medicated soaps, sanitary products,
medical devices, antibacterial cosmetics…

6. Formulation assessments are a crucial activity for ensuring
regulatory compliance

7. In 2017:
• Assessed 100 formulations
• Rolled-out training on the regulatory assessment process
• Gained keen insight into the world of antibacterial products and their
regulatory challenges