All Autan products have been developed in accordance with the highest scientific standards. To confirm the safety of these products for consumers, a comprehensive test programme was carried out in close cooperation with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the United States registration authorities. None of the studies revealed any negative effects.
Can DEET be used by pregnant and nursing women?
According to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), both pregnant and breastfeeding women can and should use repellents to guard against the chances of being bitten by an infected mosquito. The recommendation is to use a repellent containing DEET and to apply it sparingly to exposed body parts³.
