The Hygiene Council

The Hygiene Council formed in 2006 to monitor infection threats, and respond by offering useful advice to the public to help to prevent the spread of infection through good hygiene. The Council focuses on providing simple, practical hygiene advice for in the home and when out and about, helping families to stay healthy and hygienic.

The Council talks about the importance of good hygiene to the public, healthcare professionals, schools and other groups to help people to change hygiene behaviors for the long term. By continuing to provide practical, relevant recommendations to improve hygiene practices, the Council aims to help the public to a more hygienic future. Reckitt-Benckiser, the maker of LYSOL, has provided unrestricted grants to the Hygiene Council since its inception.

• Learn more about the Hygiene Council
• See results of the Hygiene Council's research.
• The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) is committed to staying ahead of virus outbreaks and providing resources for consumers to help prevent infection. Read the Global Hygiene Council Cold & Flu Consensus Statement by clicking here