Manama: By Nayla Barakat: With current healthcare expenditure projected to reach US$104.6 billion by 2022, the innovative antimicrobial products will be crucial for protecting the 54 million people in GCC.
Health & Hygiene Ltd UK, a British company announced the launch of a complete range of antimicrobial ranging from healthcare to household products in Bahrain.
Health & Hygiene Ltd UK has developed in cooperation with Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc UK, a world leader in additives and global specialist for d2p technologies.
This was announced during a Press Conference held at the Wyndham Grand Hotel in Manama on Sunday and present were Amir Younus, Executive Director of Health & Hygiene UK; Michael Laurier, Chief Executive of Symphony Environmental Technologies UK and Crystal International Canada LLC USA Chairperson & Chief Executive Mina Leonora H. Villarba.
Protector range includes consumer products like toothbrush, cling film and for healthcare facilities including hospital durables, disposables, building fixtures, wall paints, and flooring to promote safer, sustainable and healthier environment.
“Health & Hygiene FMCG Protector personal care and household products such as toothbrushes and cling wraps, have incorporated the d2p antimicrobial innovative technology from Symphony Environmental Technologies that is designed to prevent the development and growth of bacteria and microorganisms providing complete protection,” Amir Younus, Executive Director of Health & Hygiene UK, said.
“We have developed products such as hospital gloves, face masks, doctors’ gown, doctors’ caps, shoe covers, surgeon gowns, lab coats, isolation gowns, bed and pillow-covers and hospital waste bags are designed to prevent the development and growth of bacteria and microorganisms providing complete protection,” Amir, added.
“These innovative d2p technology place our products in a class of its own and offering 99.99% antimicrobial efficacy in accordance with ISO 22196 and ASTM E2180.”
“Protector antimicrobial products act as first active line of defense against harmful bacteria and disease-causing microorganisms. Bacteria and other microorganisms are killed upon contact with the surface of Protector antimicrobial products and promote protection to both user and the person who come in contact with these products. These products are completely safe to use and the materials are in compliance with US and EU regulations,” he said.
The Protector toothbrush is a cleaner and safer alternative to the standard toothbrush. Protector antibacterial toothbrush incorporates Symphony’s d2p Technology in the head and handle together with DuPont Tynex StaClean Antimicrobial Bristles, to offer complete protection by disrupting the bacterial cell, preventing cell replication. Bacteria and microbes are killed upon contact with the Toothbrush surface, providing safe and healthy brushing throughout the life of the toothbrush. Protector Toothbrush is a Complete Antibacterial Toothbrush from its bristles and head to the tip of the handle, minimizing the risk of external threats by 99.99% when tested in accordance with ISO 22196 and ASTM E2149.
Health & Hygiene Ltd. UK and Crystal International Canada LLC USA have formally signed an exclusive distribution Agreement for the Kingdom of Bahrain, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman.
