The global threat from viral infections has developed the urge for strict testing and validation of any antiviral product. Among the different influenza viruses, H5N2 which is a strain of avian influenza virus, raises serious concerns because of its ability to infect birds and, occasionally, humans. With this threat, product manufacturers, particularly those involved in […]
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Modern industry is based on polymers as indispensable materials. They form an infrastructure that sustains megacities and advanced technologies that fuel the digital era. The plastic materials may seem durable but may not be safe from microbial attack. ISO 846 is an antimicrobial plastic testing standard that specifies the requirements for testing the resistance of
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In the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, one of the most harmful kinds of contaminants are bacterial endotoxins, which could cause serious health problems like fever, shock, and organ failure. The limulus amebocyte lysate Test, under the USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test (BET), provides the basis for detecting such contaminants in these products. The article
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In today’s health-conscious world, many consumer products claim to be antibacterial, but how can we be sure that these claims are valid? Verifying the effectiveness of such products requires a standardized method. ISO 22196 is an international standard that provides a rigorous testing procedure to certify whether plastic materials used in healthcare, food industry packaging,
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