A.I.S.E. warns against ethanol reclassification: potential risks to hygiene standards and public health

A.I.S.E. remains deeply concerned about the potentially serious consequences of the proposed reclassification of ethanol.

In the recent Chemical Watch article “Why is a potential reprotoxic hazard classification for ethanol worrying stakeholders?”, A.I.S.E. urges policymakers to stop this classification and BPR assessment processes until a full impact assessment is completed. This change could jeopardise hygiene standards in hospitals, food production and households, at a time when cleanliness is more important than ever.

Five years ago, the world needed alcohol more than ever. The Covid-19 pandemic pushed hand sanitisers and surface disinfectants to the forefront of infection control.
Ethanol remains indispensable, not just for hygiene but for public health, industry and European economy. Today, its vital role is under threat.

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