How Safe is Agion’s Technology?
Agion’s natural silver is not toxic to humans and animals. Studies have shown the Agion compound to be less toxic than table salt.Agion’s antimicrobial has NOT been linked to the adaptive resistance seen with organic materials like antibiotics.
EPA
Agion antimicrobial is registered for broad range of uses including food contact, water contact, HVAC, building products, appliances, textiles, cosmetic and personal products.
FDA
Agion antimicrobial is listed under the FDA Food Contact Substance Notification for use in all types of food-contact polymers under §21 CFR 176.170.
USDA
Agion antimicrobial is on the USDA list of non-food compounds as maintained by NSF for food processing plants.
NSF
Products using Agion antimicrobial have received certification to:
- NSF Standard 51 for food processing/food service equipment,
- NSF Standard 42 for potable water carbon block filter systems,
- NSF Standard 61 for faucets, spray valves, kitchen/bar devices and
spout-end devices (Careguard®).