Multiple studies have reported on the safety profile of hypochlorous acid (HOCl), the only active ingredient in our GF Skin Series. Hypochlorous acid is essentially tasteless and odourless and poses no risk of irritation or toxicity.
Read more about the benefits of our hypochlorous acid (HOCl) here.
Various Regulatory Authorities have classified hypochlorous acid in general as safe for use by humans.
The following Safety Certifications have been issued:
| Regulatory Body | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EU-EPA | Approved as "Sterilizer Producing Equipment" | 1998 |
| USDA | Approved as Sterilizer for E. Coli 0-157, Salmonella and various other disease-forming bacteria | 1999 |
| USA-FDA | GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) Approved to be used to wash fruits, vegetables and seafood |
Issue Number 00-03-13: 2000 |
| Japan: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare | Food Sterilizer and Sanitizer | June 2002 |
| FDA-FSIS | Sterilizer and sanitizer of slaughtered poultry, cattle and swine | 2006 |
| Korea-FDA | - Food additive - Sterilizing agent |
November 2007 August 2008 |