PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the approval of
using Lysol Disinfectant Spray to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the
virus that causes COVID-19. Manufactured by RB (Reckitt Benckiser),
Lysol Disinfectant Spray was also reviewed in a peer-reviewed study
of its effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2, which was published in the
American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC).
Lysol Disinfectant Spray (EPA Reg No. 777-99) and Lysol
Disinfectant Max Cover Mist (EPA Reg No. 777-127) are the first
disinfectant products approved by the EPA to be effective against
SARS-CoV-2. Before products can legally make claims that they can
kill a particular pathogen such as SARS-CoV-2, the claim must be
authorized by the EPA based on a review of data. Lysol
Disinfectant Spray was tested per EPA testing guidelines and was
found to kill the virus at 2 minutes of use.
"Hygiene is both the foundation of health and essential in
preventing the spread of illness causing germs," said Rahul Kadyan, EVP NA Hygiene for
RB. "The EPA's approval recognizes that using
Lysol Disinfectant Spray can help to prevent the spread of COVID-19
on hard, non-porous surfaces. In the face of the pandemic,
Lysol continues to work with a wide range of scientific and health
experts to educate the public on the importance of hygiene."
The peer-reviewed study published in the AJIC in May was the
first comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of well-known
brands like Lysol products to combat COVID-19, indicating greater
than 99.9 percent efficacy against SARS-CoV-2. The study was
commissioned by RB, the makers of Lysol, and is a part of its
commitment to contribute to scientific knowledge and advances
around hygiene and COVID-19. View study to learn more:
https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(20)30313-8/pdf
"Our investment in research is a part of our relentless pursuit
of a cleaner, healthier world," said Ferran Rousaud, Marketing
Director for Lysol. Lysol is currently testing the efficacy of
other disinfectant products in the brand portfolio. Until those
results are available, the EPA has a list of disinfectants (List
N), including many Lysol products, that meet their criteria for use
against SARS-CoV-2.
ABOUT RB
RB* is driven by its purpose to
protect, heal and nurture in a relentless pursuit of a cleaner,
healthier world. We fight to make access to the
highest-quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment a right, not a
privilege, for everyone.
RB is proud to have a stable of trusted household brands found
in households in more than 190 countries. These include Enfamil,
Nutramigen, Nurofen, Strepsils, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Durex, Scholl,
Clearasil, Lysol, Dettol, Veet, Harpic, Cillit Bang, Mortein,
Finish, Vanish, Calgon, Woolite, Air Wick and more. 20 million
RB products a day are bought by consumers globally.
RB's passion to put consumers and people first, to seek out new
opportunities, to strive for excellence in all that we do, and to
build shared success with all our partners, while doing the right
thing, always is what guides the work of our 40,000+ diverse and
talented colleagues worldwide.
For more information visit www.rb.com
*RB is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of
companies
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