The FDA emphasizes that mosquito repellents must have FDA approval for both application and spray form. Those containing lemongrass oil as an active ingredient do not require registration. But it must inform the facts of the product There is a notification number. Do not use in children under 4 years of age. Use only when necessary.
On April 25, Dr. Veerachai Nalawachai, deputy secretary general of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), revealed that the World Health Organization has set April 25 every year. It is World Malaria Day, a contagious disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito. In the past, more than 300 million patients have been infected worldwide and the trend is increasing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to provide basic information on how to protect yourself from these diseases. With a simple prevention method, that is, using mosquito repellent products. Which is available in the form of application or spraying on the skin.
Products used to repel mosquitoes Classified as a hazardous substance used in homes or public health. Which is under the supervision of the FDA. Common mosquito repellent ingredients include DEET, ethyl butyl aminopropionate (ethyl butyl acetyl aminopropionate), Icadin, and citronella oil Mosquito repellent products containing DEET Ethyl butyl acetylaminopropionate or Icaridin Must be registered by the FDA.
Therefore, you should choose to purchase products whose labels display the FDA registration number in the frame of the FDA logo and indicate the duration of protection against mosquitoes. Regarding mosquito repellent products containing citronella oil as the active ingredient to repel mosquitoes, registration is not required. But the facts about the product must be reported to the FDA. Therefore, you should choose to purchase products that have the notification number on the label.
Using mosquito repellent products It should be used carefully. Read the label and follow the instructions carefully. The product should be stored in a closed place, out of reach of children, food and pets. Close the lid tightly and avoid exposure to sunlight, flames or heat.
Most mosquito repellent products should not be used on children under 4 years of age. They should only be used when strictly necessary. Do not use continuously. Before use, you should test for allergies. Applying or spraying on the crook of the arm. Do not apply to soft tissue areas such as near the eyes, lips, eyelids, armpits or on wounds. And wash your hands every time after using the product.
The way to protect yourself from diseases is to prevent mosquito bites. Wear clothing that completely covers your body. Sleep under a mosquito net or in a mosquito tent. Eliminate all types of mosquito breeding places in areas with standing water. And avoid doing risky activities, hiking, camping or exploring nature with water sources.
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