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EN 14347:2005: A standard to assess the performance of Surface Disinfectant

EN 14347:2005: A standard to assess the performance of Surface Disinfectant Surface disinfectants are products that play a very important role in keeping the places such as hospitals and domestic areas clean and safe from infections. It is important to verify the efficiency of these disinfectant products in the early stages of their development itself. […]

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The importance of the EN 14347 test standard with respect to veterinary settings

Veterinary medicine plays an important role in protecting the health and welfare of both domestic and wild animals. In this field, preventing the spread of infections is very important since it helps in maintaining animal health and controlling zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases are infections transferred from animals to humans. Effective disinfection practices are essential for

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EN 14347:2005 – Key considerations for disinfectants under development for healthcare facilities

Disinfectants and antiseptics must be effective and reliable to prevent the spread of infections and keep patients safe. The European standard, EN 14347, is important as it provides guidelines for testing the basic sporicidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. This article explores the importance of EN 14347 for developing disinfectants to be used in

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Why Trichophyton Mentagrophytes Testing is a Must for Any Serious Health and Safety Protocol

The Critical Role of Testing Disinfectants against Trichophyton mentagrophytes for public health and safety

Disinfectant testing against Trichophyton Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a fungus which causes dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm in humans and animals. It is highly infectious and spreads rapidly.  In environments like hospitals, gyms, and pet care centers, the presence of such pathogens can lead to significant health risks. Therefore, testing disinfectants for efficacy against Trichophyton mentagrophytes

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Disinfectant product manufacturing

EN 14347 for Disinfectant Product Developers: A Deep Dive

EN 14347 for Disinfectant Product Developers: A Deep Dive In product development, following certain standards such as EN 14347 helps ensure that the product meets safety, effectiveness, and quality requirements. EN 14347 is an important standard for disinfectant product developers and manufacturers. This article explains EN 14347 highlighting why it is important for product developers.

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A healthcare professional sanitizes a hospital bed with a EN 14476 certified disinfectant, focusing intently on the task to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.

The Critical Role of EN 14476 in Enhancing Hospital Hygiene Practices

Hospitals are the primary hotspots for the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. The prevention of spread of infectious diseases including viral diseases in a hospital setting is a big challenge. This is where an effective disinfectant plays an important role. Any disinfectant that is used in healthcare facilities must be tested as per international standards for

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How to Ensure Your Biocidal Products Are EN 14347:2005 Compliant

Ensuring that the biocidal products are compliant with EN 14347 standards is important for manufacturers to develop an effective disinfectant. EN 14347 is a European Standard that specifies the test method and requirements for the sporicidal activity of disinfectants to be used in various sectors including medical, domestic, food industries and veterinary areas. Adherence to

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ASTM Standards for Plastics: ASTM G21 vs ASTM D3273

Antimicrobial plastics are engineered to resist the colonization and growth of microorganisms including bacteria, mold and fungi. These materials are very important in environments where maintenance of hygiene is essential such as hospitals, kitchens, and public places. To ensure these materials perform as expected, testing standards for antimicrobial plastics such as  ASTM G21 and ASTM

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