New Sanitizer Developed by IHBT Scientists

March 19, 2020
Current context: A new hand-sanitizer has been developed by the scientists of CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) based in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh.
New Sanitizer Developed by IHBT Scientists 
  • The Hand Sanitizer consists of natural flavours, active tea constituents and alcohol content as per the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Chemicals like parabens, triclosan, synthetic fragrance and phthalates have not been used in this product.
  • An agreement has been signed between CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT) and Palampur based company M/s A.B. Scientific Solutions for the commercial production of this newly developed hand-sanitizer.
  • Dr Sanjay Kumar: Director of IHBT

Question: 

Q.1 Which institute has recently developed hand sanitizer as per WHO guidelines, without harmful chemicals? 
a. IIT Delhi
b. ICAR
c. CSIR-IHBT
d. IISB

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