Hand Sanitizers / Antiseptics: version 1

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# Hand Sanitizers / Antiseptics <!--category-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Hand Sanitizers / Antiseptics
gpc_code: 10000885
gpc_level: brick
parent: category/51103000
gpc_publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
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## About <!--about-->
Includes any products that can be described/observed as preparations intended for sanitizing or disinfecting the skin and preparations for alleviating infections by killing bacteria in wounds, or to soothe/aid the healing of the broken/allergic skin. Includes alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer gels and foams as well as over-the-counter Antiseptic Creams, Liquid Remedies, Tablet Remedies, Lotions and Wipes.

### Excludes

Excludes products such as Antiseptics obtained only by prescription or from a healthcare professional, General/Multi-purpose Aids that help alleviate a variety of ailments and Skin/Scalp products that have a secondary purpose as an antiseptic such as Aftersun Creams and Insect Spray Repellents. Also excludes Sterilisers and Surgical Spirits.
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