Disinfectants play an important role in the prevention of spread of infections particularly in medical areas where the risk of spread of infections is very high. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly evaluate the efficacy of disinfectants before they are released in the market. EN 14476 standard provides a test method to assess the virucidal […]
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Surface disinfectants help maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. EN 14476, an internationally recognized standard is used for evaluating the virucidal efficacy of surface disinfectants. This article discusses the importance of antiviral testing for disinfectants and the impacts of EN 14476 on product development and consumer safety. What is EN 14476? EN
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With the emergence of novel pathogenic microorganisms such as the SARS-CoV-2 which was responsible for the pandemic, the importance of using effective hand hygiene products has gained immense attention. Hand hygiene products such as hand sanitizers play an important role in preventing the spread of infections. However, the efficacy of these products must be tested
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Infection control is an important aspect in public environments particularly medical settings where the risk of transmission of infectious agents is very high. EN 14476 is one of the standards developed by the European Committee of Standardization to assess the virucidal efficacy of disinfectant products. This article gives a brief introduction to EN 14476 and
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The European standard, EN 14476, specifies a quantitative suspension test for assessing the virucidal activity of disinfectants used in medical areas. Compliance with EN 14476 is important for making sure that the products used in healthcare settings are effective in controlling the spread of viruses. This article discusses the importance of EN 14476 compliance, the
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Proper sanitization in medical areas is important for ensuring a healthy space for the patients and healthcare staff. It helps to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, especially among immunocompromised people. EN 14476 is one of the important standards used as a reference for evaluating the effectiveness of disinfectants. The following article underscores the vitality
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With the increasing awareness on hygiene and infection control, the demand for antibacterial plastics has increased significantly. This has highlighted the need for regulatory standards to test the efficacy of these products before they are released to the market. JIS Z 2801 and ISO 22196 are two such test methods that play an important role
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Interior coatings and plastics which have mold and bacterial resistance properties are important for the environments with high humidity levels and temperature changes. Two important standards ASTM D3273 and ISO 22196 are used to evaluate the effectiveness of coatings and plastics in resisting mold and bacteria. It is necessary for manufacturers to understand these standards
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