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Testing Standards for Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plastics

Testing Standards for Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plastics: JIS Z 2801 vs. ASTM G22

Antibacterial Test /

Testing Standards for Antimicrobial Efficacy of Plastics: JIS Z 2801 vs. ASTM G22 Antibacterial plastics are materials developed to inhibit the growth of bacteria on their surfaces. These plastics are impregnated with antimicrobial agents that prevent them from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria reducing the risk of spreading infections and maintaining hygiene. Antimicrobial plastics […]

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EN 14347: A standard to ensure efficacy during disinfectant development

EN 14347: A standard to ensure efficacy during disinfectant development

Disinfectant /

The EN 14347 standard is important  for industries and institutions that rely on disinfectants to ensure hygiene and safety. It provides a structured guideline for testing and validating the sporicidal activity of disinfectants and antiseptics underscoring their significance in mitigating health risks associated with microbial contamination. This standard ensures that products are effective against resistant

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Strategies for Meeting EN 14347:2005 Standard in Product Development

Antibacterial Test /

EN 14347 is a phase 1 suspension test which evaluates the sporicidal activity of disinfectants and antiseptics. It provides a preliminary evaluation to ensure that the product is effective against specific bacteria under defined conditions. This test forms the base for more specific testing phases that follow. Understanding and meeting the EN 14347 standards is

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A Simple Guide to EN14476 Testing for Hand Disinfectants

Disinfectant /

Hand hygiene has become very important in our daily lives mainly with the recent rise in infectious diseases and pandemics. Hand disinfectants are mostly used in places like households, workplaces, and public areas for maintaining hand hygiene. Yet, all hand disinfectants are not the same and are effective in preventing the spread of viral infections.

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EN 14476 testing for viral infections

EN 14476 testing for viral infections

Antiviral /

Disinfectants are essential in controlling infections by eliminating viral pathogens on various surfaces. EN 14476 standard is used to evaluate the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants planned to be used in the medical area, among others. This standard assesses whether the tested disinfectant is capable of providing effective protection against viruses by ensuring that they can

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Regulatory Compliance: Understanding ASTM, ISO, AATCC, and JIS Standards for Face Mask Testing

Regulatory Compliance: Understanding ASTM, ISO, AATCC, and JIS Standards for Face Mask Testing

Antimicrobial /

Face masks are crucial for preventing the spread of infections mainly during recent global health crises. They work by blocking the respiratory droplets that may contain infectious organisms and thus restrict the transmission of infectious agents from one person to another. It is important to check the quality and effectiveness of these masks to ensure

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EN 14347: Testing Standard for Enhancing Safety in the Food Industry

EN 14347: Testing Standard for Enhancing Safety in the Food Industry

Disinfectant, Industry Update /

It is important to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene in food industries. This not only ensures the well-being of consumers but also helps in maintaining the integrity of food businesses. One important factor for food safety is the control of bacterial spore contamination on hard surfaces that are used to handle food materials.

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Innovations in Biocidal Efficacy Testing

Innovations in Biocidal Efficacy Testing: Spotlight on EN 14347

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Microbial efficacy testing has been growing and advancing with technological developments  and increasing demands for standard safety procedures including the use of biocidal products. Among the various tests developed for biocidal efficacy testing, EN 14347 has been specifically created to analyse the sporicidal activity of various products.  This article talks in detail about EN 14347

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