Triclosan
The question

Is Triclosan safe in toothpaste?

AvoidToothpaste

Synthetic antibacterial banned by the FDA from consumer soaps in 2017. Still permitted in some products. Linked to antibiotic resistance and hormone disruption.

What the research flags

  • FDA banned from OTC antibacterial soap (2017)
  • Endocrine disruption — thyroid hormone interference
  • Contributes to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
  • Detected in water systems and aquatic organisms

Regulatory
FDA banned from consumer antiseptic wash products (2017)

Other toothpaste ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    RegulatoryUS federal agency — 5-things-know-about-triclosan
  2. [2]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 18503818
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 706623-TRICLOSAN

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific toothpaste product. This is not medical advice.