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 …
Under EN 14885, the efficacy of a disinfectant or antiseptic cannot be demonstrated through a single, generically selected test. The evaluation programme must be related to the product’s intended use, its area of application, the …
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, …
In a world where hygiene is more crucial than ever, disinfectants and antiseptic products play a fundamental role in preventing infections, both in medical settings and in everyday life. However, not all of these disinfectants …
Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics should be subjected to efficacy test from their intended area of application. In our 2024 agenda we have published a summary table from EN 14885 Category of test (procedures for claiming …
