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Why Aero Healthcare Wipes Set the Standard for Compliance and Safety

Published 16/02/2026

Compliant, Safe, Alcohol-Free – AeroWipe™ Cleansing Wipes

Recent public safety communications from UKHSA and MHRA have reinforced an important message for organisations across the UK: not all wipes are suitable for medical or first aid use.

Following confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis linked to certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, authorities have reminded the public that only appropriately labelled and compliant products should be used for wound care or medical applications.

While affected products have been withdrawn, this situation highlights a wider issue within the market, the critical need for clear classification, regulatory compliance and responsible manufacturing.

The Compliance Gap in the Market

The rapid growth of disinfectant and cleansing products in recent years has led to an influx of wipes that may not meet the necessary regulatory expectations for medical or first aid settings.

For schools, workplaces, healthcare providers and first aiders, this creates uncertainty:

  • Is the product correctly classified?

  • Is it sterile where required?

  • Does it meet UK regulatory standards?

  • Is the intended use clearly stated?

When it comes to infection control, assumptions can carry risk.

First Aid Compliance

Aero Healthcare: Built on Compliance, Not Convenience

 

At Aero Healthcare, compliance is not an afterthought – it is foundational.

Our wipes are: 

• Clearly labelled according to intended use

• Supplied in line with applicable UK regulatory frameworks

• Manufactured and quality-controlled to rigorous standards

• Designed specifically for safe inclusion within compliant first aid kits

We ensure that sterile wipes are provided for wound care applications, and that all product documentation and labelling are transparent and aligned with regulatory requirements.

In a market where some products blur the line between cosmetic cleansing and medical application, Aero Healthcare maintains absolute clarity.

 

Supporting Safer First Aid Standards Across the UK

 

Aero Healthcare has long championed best practice in first aid provision. We actively encourage organisations to:

• Audit first aid kit contents regularly

• Remove products that are not clearly marked for appropriate use

• Check expiry dates and packaging integrity

• Ensure sterile wipes are used for broken skin and wound care

Our commitment goes beyond supply, it extends to education, compliance support and responsible product stewardship.

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