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Two in five handwash products may cause allergies or skin problems, tests by Hong Kong consumer watchdog find

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Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has found that 13 handwash products contain preservatives that may lead to allergic reactions such as itching or skin conditions like dermatitis.Some products that claimed to “kill” or “destroy” bacteria or germs also failed to perform as promised.“You have to really look at the label to see what kind of chemicals the products contain,” Professor Nora Tam Fung-yee, chairwoman of the Consumer Council’s research and testing committee, said on Monday.The council…

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