Hand Sanitisers : Malpractice, Health & Safety - Karmactive

Hand Sanitisers : Malpractice, Health & Safety — Source- Karmactive team

Sanitisers have become one of the important precautionary measures against COVID-19 other than social distancing and use of masks. But how legitimate and functional are these sanitisers in the local market?

Dr. M S Kamath talks about the increased hype and decreasing quality of sanitisers in the market. The CGSI monitored the quality check of over 100 different sanitiser samples from the local market to understand their caliber and authenticity. Methanol, which is banned by the government, was also found in these samples. Connect with CGSI Become A Responsible Consumer.

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