The OCU warns of two hydroalcoholic gels manufactured in Spain that have been withdrawn from the market

As reported by the European Rapid Alert System (RAPEX), in Europe hydro alcoholic gels are being sold that contain less alcohol than declared and, therefore, do not offer safety guarantees

One of the essential measures to prevent contagion, especially in these moments of pandemic, is to perform proper hand hygiene. The best thing is to use a good hand washing, with soap and water, thoroughly and for the time necessary. But sometimes this is not possible: when we are away from home, in places where there is no accessible tap, etc. The disinfectant gels and solutions, hydro alcoholics, then become a valuable ally, provided they have a sufficient amount of alcohol.

And this is why the Organization of Consumers and Users has launched an alert about two hydro alcoholic gels manufactured in Spain that have been withdrawn from the market due to low levels of Ethanol that they presented and, therefore, due to the lack of protection they represented against the coronavirus.

As reported by the European Rapid Alert System (RAPEX), in Europe they are selling hydro alcoholic gels which contain less alcohol than declared and therefore offer no guarantee of safety. In the RAPEX reports they refer to several hydroalcoholic products that “present problems in the labeling, or have a lower concentration of alcohol than declared, with which they are ineffective and unsafe”.

Its about Prady hydro alcoholic gel 250 milliliters and 500 milliliters. This gel from the Spanish brand Prady contains an amount of ethanol of 56.6% while its labeling announces 70%.

In addition, it does not carry the hazard and warning pictograms on the product label, which means that users do not have information on the toxicity and flammability of the product, with the consequent risk.

The other gel that has already been removed is the Verita Farma hydroalcoholic gel in its container of 100 milliliters. This gene is sold online, mostly through Amazon. Verita Farma’s hydro alcoholic gel contains an amount of ethanol well below the recommended: in fact, 28.4% has been measured. Consequently, it is not effective against bacteria or viruses, which could reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.

Furthermore, the presence of alcohol is not accompanied by the appropriate pictograms and safety warnings on the label. Therefore, users do not have information on the toxicity and flammability of the product.

The OCU advises that for these hand sanitizers to effectively fulfill their function of eliminate germs, the alcohol content of the gels must be greater than 60%. In addition, the amount necessary to cover the surfaces of both hands should be placed on the palm of one hand. As well as, rub them well all over, including the palms, back and the areas between the fingers, until the product evaporates.

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