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Chlorhexidine Overview
Substance: Chlorhexidine (originally “chlorohexidine”, changed 10/31/2003)
Annotation: Allowed for surgical procedures conducted by a veterinarian. Allowed for use as a teat dip when alternative germicidal agents and/or physical barriers have lost their effectiveness.
National List Citation: 7 CFR 205.603 (6)
Date Listed: 2002
Sunset Date:
Current - 6/27/2017
Next - 2022
New Review Date - 2019 (review in 2017)
Use and Brand Name Products: Antiseptic for surgical procedures and as a teat dip when alternatives have lost effectiveness
Annotation: Allowed for surgical procedures conducted by a veterinarian. Allowed for use as a teat dip when alternative germicidal agents and/or physical barriers have lost their effectiveness.
National List Citation: 7 CFR 205.603 (6)
Date Listed: 2002
Sunset Date:
Current - 6/27/2017
Next - 2022
New Review Date - 2019 (review in 2017)
Use and Brand Name Products: Antiseptic for surgical procedures and as a teat dip when alternatives have lost effectiveness