Evidently, with the expanding cosmetics market, the issue of safety is at the forefront. Cosmetic items are applied daily on skin, hair, nails, and should not exert any negative impact on the human body. This would, in turn, lead to critical health conditions. For these reasons, strict measures in safety testing are in place to […]
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Legionella, particularly Legionella pneumophila, is a bacterium that is known to proliferate in complex water systems, such as cooling towers, hot tubs and even domestic plumbing. Being exposed to this bacterium, usually by way of aerosolized water droplets, might result in serious illnesses like Legionnaires’ disease. Due to the potentially fatal consequences of Legionella infections,
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The growing demand for more effective disinfectants has necessitated the development of standardized testing protocols which are critical for the evaluation and validation of new and improved products for regulatory approval and market entry. Among them is AOAC 955.17 fungicidal disinfectant testing. This frequently used test assists the user in ascertaining if the disinfectant kills
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Insect repellents act as armor for humans in the fight against biting insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. These insects may acquire and transfer diseases which not only pose a risk to humans but also to their pets. However, while repellents offer protection against these risks, their usage around pets can be dangerous. Pet
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Biocides are chemical or biological agents which are applied to eliminate the presence of harmful organisms. They can range from bacteria and viruses to fungi and pests. These products are particularly important for public health, agricultural, and industrial use for reducing or eliminating harmful pathogens. However, to ensure their effectiveness, rigorous efficacy testing should be
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ISO 21702 is an International Standard that provides a quantitative method for determining the virucidal activity of non-porous surfaces and proves material efficacy against viruses. This test method acquires further importance during global viral outbreaks when all safety and hygiene measures are strictly scrutinized. Since non-porous surfaces are used in everyday life, from healthcare surfaces
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Klebsiella pneumoniae is a well-known opportunistic pathogen often associated with healthcare-associated infections. However, in recent years, a particularly concerning strain known as hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKP) has emerged, capable of causing severe infections in healthy individuals outside of hospital settings. This phenomenon has led to a surge in community-acquired infections, raising alarms in the medical
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Antifungal products are widely used in various industrial applications including healthcare, construction and food processing. These products help maintain high standards of hygiene and product durability and also contribute to protecting human health. To ensure that these products work as intended, they must be rigorously tested for their effectiveness. Following a standard procedure for testing
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Arm-in-cage testing is an important testing method in entomology research designed to determine the efficacy of insect repellents. It measures the interaction between mosquitoes and the repellents under test in a controlled environment hence providing valuable data on how well a repellent product can prevent mosquito bites. This testing technique is paramount to public health
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Did you know there are invisible threats that linger on every surface, waiting to spread illness at the slightest touch? A disinfectant becomes critical to prevent such illness. But how can you be sure that the disinfectant you’re using is truly up to the task? The answer lies in rigorous, scientifically validated tests that prove
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