Tag: <span>biocides</span>

Tag: biocides

EN 14476:2025 – Key Updates And New Requirements For The Evaluation Of Virucidal Activity In Chemical Disinfectants

The EN 14476:2025 represents one of the most significant updates in the field of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. This European standard defines the quantitative suspension test method for assessing the virucidal activity of disinfectant products …

SHAPYPRO: International Excellence In Proficiency Testing Accredited Under ISO/IEC 17043:2023

In the demanding field of Proficiency Testing (PT), accreditation under ISO/IEC 17043:2023 represents the highest global benchmark for technical competence and quality assurance. This international standard, updated in 2023, defines the requirements that providers of …

EN 1650: Quantitative Suspension Test To Evaluate The Fungicidal And Yeasticidal Activity Of Chemical Disinfectants

The EN 1650 standard is one of the key European references for assessing the fungicidal and yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic, and institutional areas. Adopted in Spain as …

New Restrictions In The United Kingdom On The Use Of Methyl Salicylate In Cosmetics And Differences With The European Framework

The regulatory landscape for cosmetic ingredients continues to evolve in both Europe and the United Kingdom. Among the substances subject to stricter assessment is Methyl Salicylate, a well-known aromatic compound valued for its distinctive scent …

EN 1276: Quantitative Suspension Test To Evaluate The Bactericidal Activity Of Disinfectants

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 …

EN 1657: Quantitative Suspension Test To Evaluate Fungicidal And Yeasticidal Activity Of Disinfectants

EN 1657 is a key reference standard for evaluating the fungicidal and yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants. Microbiological safety is a cornerstone in both the veterinary and chemical fields. Ensuring that disinfectants and antiseptics meet …

EN 1656: Proficiency Testing And Applications In Chemical Disinfectants And Antiseptics Products

The effectiveness of disinfectants is a decisive factor in sectors where hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. In Europe, the EN 1656 standard has become a benchmark for demonstrating the bactericidal activity of chemical …

EN 14885: Efficacy and Application of Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics in Europe

The EN 14885 standard establishes general guidelines for the application of European standards related to chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. It is a key document for manufacturers, laboratories, and professionals in the healthcare and industrial sectors, …