On September 2, 2016, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new rule prohibiting the use of certain popular ingredients in over-the-counter (OTC) antiseptic wash products designed to be used with water, such as antibacterial soaps and body washes. The new rule will take effect in approximately one year. FDA also deferred ruling on the use of certain ingredients in these products, to allow for submission of more testing and data. Below are the key highlights and follow-up on FDA's final rule.