EN 1656 specifies a quantitative suspension test for evaluating the bactericidal activity of chemical antiseptics and disinfectants used in the veterinary area. The test determines whether a product achieves the required bacterial reduction under controlled …
The efficacy of a disinfectant does not depend solely on its composition or on the concentration of its active substances. To demonstrate that a product works under specific conditions of use, standardised methods are required …
The EN 16615:2015 standard is one of the most relevant European methods for assessing the efficacy of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in the medical area, particularly those applied through impregnated wipes. Unlike traditional suspension …
The effectiveness of chemical disinfectants is a cornerstone in sectors where hygiene and microbiological safety are critical. EN 1276:2019, adopted in Spain as UNE-EN 1276:2020, establishes the quantitative suspension test method for determining the bactericidal …
In September 2025, SHAPYPRO will conduct a proficiency test in compliance with EN 1500:2013 standard, designed to validate the technical competence of laboratories in evaluating the bactericidal activity of disinfectants and antiseptics used for hygienic …
On April 25, 2025, a proficiency testing exercise will be conducted to evaluate laboratories’ capabilities in applying the EN 1276:2020 standard, accredited under ISO/IEC 17043. This exercise aims to assess whether participating laboratories are competent …
In 2025, a proficiency test will evaluate the bactericidal activity of disinfectant products in the medical field, using Enterococcus hirae as the reference organism, following the EN 13727:2012+A2:2015 standard. This test targets laboratories that work …
