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BS EN 17122: 2019
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BS EN 17122: 2019 - Quantitative non-porous surface test for evaluating the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in the veterinary area.
Application
- Porcine Parvovirus
- Feline Coronavirus
- Test virus suspension is inoculated onto the carrier and dried.
- The test surface is treated with the disinfectant sample for a specified contact time.
- After the contact time, the test surface is transferred to a cell maintenance medium for neutralization.
- The virus titre recovered from the test surface is determined, and the reduction in virus titre is compared with control.
- Ensures efficacy against both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and veterinary hygiene standards.
Turnaround Time
Passing criteria
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Abstract
EN 17122 lays out a surface test method for assessing the virucidal activity of a given chemical disinfectant or antiseptic intended to be used in veterinary areas.
EN 17122: 2019 is a phase-2 step-2 test for any antiviral disinfectant testing intended to be used in the following area and/or situation in a veterinary setting –
- breeding, husbandry, production,
- veterinary care facilities,
- transport,
- and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain.
The test parameters have been formulated to closely mimic the practical application condition for the disinfectant.
EN 17122 Test Conditions & Requirements
The parameters specified by EN 17122 standard are as follows:
Test conditions | |
Test organism (viral strains) | Porcine Parvovirus (Full virucidal activity) Feline coronavirus (Activity against enveloped viruses) |
Contact Time (Minutes) | Minimum: 1 to Maximum: 120 |
Other Contact times indicated by standards (Minutes) | 5, 15, 30, and 60 |
Test Temperature (mandatory) | 10 ยฐC |
Additional Temperature Indicated by Standards | 4, 20, and 40 ยฐC |
Interfering substance | Low level 0.3 g/l Bovine Albumin High Level 3.0 g/l Bovine Albumin |
Passing criteria (Log reduction) | The product must show at least 3 log reduction in infectivity |
EN 17122 Test Method
- A virus suspension with the interfering substances is inoculated onto a test surface and dried.
- The surface with the dried virus film is then covered with the disinfectant sample (test sample) or hard water (control sample) and kept at a specific temperature for a defined period (contact time).
- After the contact time, the test surfaces are transferred to a cell maintenance medium to neutralize the action of the disinfectant and recover the residual virus.
- The titer of the virus recovered from the test surface is then determined by serially diluting the recovered virus and plating it on a permissive host cell line for a defined period of time.
Importance of EN 17122 Test
EN 17122 guideline helps in evaluating the efficacy of disinfectant/antiseptic products in preventing the transmission and spread of any viral disease in the veterinary area. The disinfectant sample passing the EN 17122 test will help to maintain a safe and healthy animal environment. EN 17122 also serves as the standard testing guideline for the registration and selling of the disinfectant sample in the European zone and some additional countries.
Conclusion
At MIS, all the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal testing services follow international standards and guidelines. With the help of our qualified staff and certified advanced laboratory set-up, we ensure to provide precise, reliable, and expeditious services to our clients.
Contact us here to learn more about testing your disinfectant sample using EN 17122 guidelines, turnaround time, and any other related queries.
Frequently Asked Questions
DR. Martinoz Scholtz
EN 17122 is a phase-2 step-2 test that specifies a surface test method for evaluating the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in the veterinary area.
EN 17122 test applies to disinfectant/antiseptic products intended for disinfecting without mechanical action on non-porous surfaces in the veterinary area.
EN 17122 test takes 5-6 weeks to complete.
At Microbe Investigations, we test for EN 17122 using the following microbial strains: Porcine Parvovirus for a full virucidal activity test and Feline coronavirus to test activity against enveloped viruses.
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