The regulatory agency of the federal government charged with overseeing issues pertaining to air, water, pesticides and antimicrobial pesticides. For further information on the EPA and EPA registered products, visit www.epa.gov
The regulatory agency of the federal government charged with overseeing issues pertaining to food, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including antimicrobial skincare products. For further information on the FDA, visit www.fda.gov
The regulatory agency of the federal government charged with developing standards to protect American workers from a variety of hazards in the workplace. OSHA developed the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. For more information on the latest safety standards visit www.osha.gov
The regulatory agency of the federal government charged with protecting the health and safety of people in the United States and abroad. The CDC developed the Universal Precautions Standard. For the latest in disease control visit www.cdc.gov
The United Nations specialized agency for health. For more information visit www.who.int/en/
A Guide to Infection Control
APIC has drafted guidelines followed by medical and infection control professionals throughout North America. To view the APIC guidelines for handwashing and antiseptics in healthcare settings, and for selection and use of disinfectants visit www.apic.org
