First-aid adhesive bandages have an expiry date, which NICHIBAN reportedly sets at 3 years based on an interview. Expired bandages may present hygiene, adhesion and effectiveness issues, and the report recommends checking first-aid kits and considering disposal.
In response to the question of whether the adhesive bandages kept in a household first-aid kit also have an expiry date, NICHIBAN CO.,LTD. explained in an interview that adhesive bandages have an expiry date, generally set at 3 years. This is reportedly based on the period during which product quality can be maintained consistently.
Adhesive bandages past their expiry date may have deteriorated adhesive, making them difficult to remove, or may become excessively sticky and difficult to use. The effectiveness of bandages designed to help wounds heal faster may also decline. In addition, deterioration of the individual packaging can create hygiene concerns, so the bandages should not be used and should be discarded.
The article recommends checking the contents of first-aid kits and states that it was published with the source company's permission. The article presents information based on an interview with NICHIBAN.