Antimicrobial copper-alloy touch surfaces follows: The following claims are now legally permitted when marketing EPA-registered antimicrobial copper alloys in the U.S.: The registrations state that “antimicrobial copper alloys may be used in hospitals, other healthcare facilities, and various public, commercial and residential buildings.” The EPA copper alloy registrations were granted “with public health claims,” meaning that they permit manufacturers of copper-based products sold in the U.S. to claim on their labels the ability of copper, brass, and bronze to kill harmful, potentially deadly bacteria. As a condition of registration established by EPA, the Copper Development Association (CDA) in the U.S. is responsible for the
Antimicrobial copper-alloy touch surfaces products in accordance with the U.S. E.P.A registrations. Products offered by the approved companies include sinks, computer keyboards, faucets, IV poles, tables, stretcher rails, railings, hampers, decorative and architectural hardware (levers, grips, knobs, pulls, towel bars, grab bars, kick plates, bath accessories, outlet covers, light switch covers), laboratory incubators, cabinet hardware, decorative tile, and free weights. The U.S. E.P.A. oversees a stewardship plan to promote the responsible use of Antimicrobial Copper. Further information about the making accurate claims about Antimicrobial Copper is also available. Many antimicrobial copper alloy products have been approved for registration in healthcare facilities, public and commercial