Sanitizing and Disinfecting Wipes
Wipes are roughly divided into two categories:
Sanitizing Wipes - are usually referring to wipes intended for a therapeutic purpose, such as killing germs on the skin, or treating acne, diaper rash, or other skin conditions, are drugs under the law. Drugs must meet requirements for FDA approval for safety and effectiveness before they go on the market. Drugs are regulated by FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. We commonly use wipes with a 75% or greater alcohol content with a trusted Safety Data sheet for this purpose.
Disinfecting Wipes - are usually referring to wipes intended to control germs on inanimate surfaces (disinfect or sanitize) and wipes containing insect repellents are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. List N specifically mentions products for use against Covid-19, and when possible it is advisable to stick to these products. However, If you can’t find a product on this list to use against SARS-CoV-2, look at a different product's label to confirm it has an EPA registration number and that human coronavirus is listed as a target pathogen.
Finally, wipes intended for cleansing objects in our homes, at work, the gym, and in public places are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission
EPA - LIST N (disinfectants for use against Covid-19)
