The company that makes Purell has 'dramatically increased production,' it said in a statement, as concern about the coronavirus has skyrocketed demand for hand sanitizer across the country.
Gojo Industries said in a list of frequently asked questions that it cannot comment on whether Purell kills the coronavirus, due to Food and Drug Administration regulations that prevent off-label claims about killing any specific virus.
The company says it has seen a"substantial increase" in demand, but it's"still below historic levels" compared to some past outbreaks.Purell is made in Ohio and France, and the majority of its pumps and bottles are manufactured in North America, so the company said there is no potential disruption to the supply chain caused by the coronavirus outbreak in China.
"Hand sanitizer is regulated by the FDA as an over-the-counter drug, and there are robust regulations around its manufacture and marketing to protect public health," Gojo Industries said."We assume the State of New York and the company it has identified to produce hand sanitizer in its prisons understands all of this and will do what is needed to produce safe and effective product in a way that is fully compliant with all regulations and standards.
"Amazon has reported that the abnormal pricing being seen on their website is being offered by third-party sellers, not Amazon, and that they are investigating and removing these offers as quickly as they can," Gojo Industries said in its statement.now that the commercial version is flying off the shelves.
Effective hand sanitizer should have at least 60% alcohol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump's life during coronavirus: Same routine, more PurellWhile it is common for government leaders to maintain their typical routines to signal continuity in moments of crisis, President Trump’s approach cuts against the warnings top medical officials have given other Americans
Read more »
Meet The Billion-Dollar Family Company That Makes PurellGoldie and Jerry Lippman started making the popular hand sanitizer decades ago. Now their great niece Marcella Kanfer Rolnick is the executive chair of the family owned Ohio business, which is cleaning up from coronavirus panic.
Read more »
Meet The Billion-Dollar Family Company That Makes PurellPanic buying is one of the most visible symptoms of coronavirus hysteria, with crazed shoppers emptying grocery store and pharmacy shelves of everything from pasta to thermometers. The hardest item to find? Purell, America’s most popular hand sanitizer
Read more »
Purell makers say they have 'dramatically increased production'The makers of Purell hand sanitizer say they have ramped up production to meet demand as concerns over the coronavirus have caused it to fly off the shelves.
Read more »
Meet The Billion-Dollar Family Company That Makes PurellGoldie and Jerry Lippman started making the popular hand sanitizer decades ago. Now their great niece Marcella Kanfer Rolnick is the executive chair of the family owned Ohio business, which is cleaning up from coronavirus panic.
Read more »
Purell makers say they have 'dramatically increased production'The makers of Purell hand sanitizer say they have ramped up production to meet demand as concerns over the coronavirus have caused it to fly off the shelves.
Read more »