SECTION 747.3216. May I use hand sanitizer as a substitute for washing hands?

You may use hand sanitizers as a substitute for washing hands if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) You only use hand sanitizers on children 24 months and older;

(2) You do not use hand sanitizers to wash hands that are visibly dirty or greasy or have chemicals on them, unless you are away from the activity space and soap and water are not available for hand washing;

(3) You follow the labelling instructions for the appropriate amount to be used and for how long the hand sanitizer needs to remain on the skin surface to be effective;

(4) Children have adult supervision when using hand sanitizers; and

(5) You store hand sanitizers out of the reach of children when not in use.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.3216 adopted to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1906; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909