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The Anios standards glossary
| MEDICAL SECTOR |
COMMUNITY SECTOR |
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| BASIC STANDARD Phase 1 |
Suspension test to determine basic activity | |
| EN 1040 : bactericidal activity | ||
| EN 1275 : fungicidal and/or yeasticidal activity | ||
| EN 14347 : sporicidal activity | ||
| APPLICATION STANDARDS |
HANDS | INSTRUMENTS | SURFACES | |
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| PHASE 2 Step 1 |
Suspension test under representative practical use conditions | |||
| EN 13727 : bactericidal activity | EN 1276 : bactericidal activity | |||
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EN 14348 : mycobactericidal and/or tuberculocidal activity |
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| EN 13624 : fungicidal and/or yeasticidal activity |
EN 1650 : fungicidal and/or yeasticidal activity |
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| EN 14476 : virucidal activity | EN 13610 : virucidal activity | |||
| EN 17126 : sporicidal activity | EN 13704 : sporicidal activity | |||
| PHASE 2 Step 2 |
Tests simulating practical use conditions (surface, hand washing or hand rub tests) |
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EN 1499 : hygienic hand washing EN 1500 : hygienic hand rub EN 12791 : surgical disinfection |
EN 14561 : bactericidal activity |
EN 16615* : bactericidal and yeasticidal activity EN 17387** : bactericidal, yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity |
EN 13697** : bactericidal activity | |
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EN 14563 : mycobactericidal and/or tuberculocidal activity |
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EN 14562 : fungicidal and/or yeasticidal activity |
EN 13697** : fungicidal and/or yeasticidal activity |
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| EN 17430 : virucidal hand rub | EN 17111 : virucidal activity | EN 16777** : virucidal activity | ||
| EN 17846* : sporicidal activity | ||||
*test with mechanical action / **test without mechanical action
EN 1040 (2006) - Staphylococcus aureus -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Basic bactericidal activity - Phase 1. Suspension test in 5 minutes (or 1, 15, 30 and 60 minutes), at +20°C (or others among 4°C, 10°C, 40°C) - Microbial reduction ≥10⁵ (5 log).
EN 1275 - Candida albicans - Aspergillus niger
Basic yeasticidal / fungicidal activity - Phase 1. Suspension test in 15 minutes (or 1min, 5 min, 30 min and 60 min) at +20°C (or others among 4°C, 10°C, 40°C) - Microbial reduction ≥10⁴ (4 log).
EN 14347 (2005) - Bacillus subtilis - Bacillus cereus
Basic sporicidal activity - Phase 1. Suspension test in 30 min (or 60 or 120 minutes), at 20°C - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (4 log).
EN 13727 (2015) - Staphylococcus aureus -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae -
Esche-richia coli (only for hands)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae -
Esche-richia coli (only for hands)
Bactericidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Medical. Quantitative suspension test.
* Hygienic hand rub and washing: from 30 sec to 60 sec maximum, at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (Hygienic rub: CP:
0.3 g/L albumin; Hygienic washing: CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 log) - Microbial reduction ≥103 (3 log) for hygienic hand washing.
* Surgical hand rub and washing: from 1 min to 5 min maximum, at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (Surgical rub: CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; Surgical washing: CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes or others) - Microbial reduction ≥105 (5 log).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 60 min maximum, from +20°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but between 5 min and 60 min maximum, from +4°C to +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 10g).
* Hygienic hand rub and washing: from 30 sec to 60 sec maximum, at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (Hygienic rub: CP:
0.3 g/L albumin; Hygienic washing: CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 log) - Microbial reduction ≥103 (3 log) for hygienic hand washing.
* Surgical hand rub and washing: from 1 min to 5 min maximum, at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (Surgical rub: CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; Surgical washing: CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes or others) - Microbial reduction ≥105 (5 log).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 60 min maximum, from +20°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but between 5 min and 60 min maximum, from +4°C to +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 10g).
EN 1276 (2010) - Staphylococcus aureus -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae
- Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae
- Escherichia coli
Bactericidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Industry. Domestic. Communities. Quantitative suspension test in 5 minutes (or other additional), at +20°C (or others among +4°C, +10°C, +30°C or +40°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin;
CS: 3 g/L albumin; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 10g).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 60 min maximum, from +20°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 ml/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but between 5 min and 60 min maximum, from +4°C to +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 ml/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 4(4 log).
* Textiles: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 20 min maximum, from +30°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
CS: 3 g/L albumin; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10 (5 10g).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 60 min maximum, from +20°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 ml/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but between 5 min and 60 min maximum, from +4°C to +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 ml/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 4(4 log).
* Textiles: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 20 min maximum, from +30°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
NF EN 13610
Virucidal activity on bacteriophages - Phase 2 / step
1 - Industry. Domestic. Communities. Quantitative suspension test in 15 minutes (or 5 min, 30 min and 60 min) at +20°C (or others among 4°C, 10°C and 40°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (whey solution at 1%; or 1% skimmed milk) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
1 - Industry. Domestic. Communities. Quantitative suspension test in 15 minutes (or 5 min, 30 min and 60 min) at +20°C (or others among 4°C, 10°C and 40°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (whey solution at 1%; or 1% skimmed milk) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
EN 17126 (December 2018) - Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cereus -
Clostridium difficile (for sporicidal activity against C. difficile)
Clostridium difficile (for sporicidal activity against C. difficile)
Sporicidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Medical. Quantitative suspension test.
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 15min for frequently touched surfaces and 60 minutes for other surfaces, between +4°C and 30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 * (4 log).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 60 minutes, between +20°C and 70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
* Textiles: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 60 minutes, between +20°C and 80°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 15min for frequently touched surfaces and 60 minutes for other surfaces, between +4°C and 30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 * (4 log).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 60 minutes, between +20°C and 70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
* Textiles: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 60 minutes, between +20°C and 80°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
EN 13704 (July 2018) - Bacillus subtilis
Sporicidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Industry.
Domestic. Communities. Surfaces. NEP. Quantitative suspension test between 1 min and 60 minutes, between +4°C and +75°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10° (3 log).
Domestic. Communities. Surfaces. NEP. Quantitative suspension test between 1 min and 60 minutes, between +4°C and +75°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3.0 g/L albumin) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10° (3 log).
EN 13697 (June 2015) - Staphylococcus aureus - Pseudomonas
aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae - Escherichia coli
aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae - Escherichia coli
Bactericidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Industry. Domestic. Communities. Quantitative surface test in 5 minutes (or 1 min, 15 min, 30 min and 60 min) at +20°C (or +4°C, +10°C or +40°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CP for Pseudomonas aeruginosa: skimmed milk at 85g/L; CS: 3 g/L albumin; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥104 (4 log).
EN 14563 (2009) - Mycobacterium terrae -
Mycobacterium avium
Mycobacterium avium
Mycobactericidal / tuberculocidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Medical. Instruments. Quantitative surface test by immersion in 60 minutes (or 5 min, 15 min and 30 min) at +20°C (or others but not exceeding +60°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10* (4 log).
EN 14562 (2006) - Candida albicans -
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger
Yeasticidal / fungicidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Medical. Instruments. Quantitative surface test by immersion in 60 minutes (or 5 min, 15 min and 30 min) at +20°C (or others not exceeding +60°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
EN 13697 (June 2015) - Candida albicans -
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus niger
Yeasticidal / fungicidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Industry. Domestic. Communities. Surfaces. Quantitative surface test in 15 minutes (or 1 min, 5 min, 30 min and 60 min) at +20°C (or +4°C, +10°C and +40°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10' (3 log).
EN 17430 - Murine Norovirus
Virucidal activity - Phase 2/Step 2 - Virucidal hygienic hand rub. Test on volunteers whose hands are artificially contaminated with murine Norovirus, under practical conditions of use, according to the manufacturer's recommendations but between 30 seconds and 60 seconds. Comparison of the reduction factor obtained, under the same conditions, with a reference product (70% ethanol).
EN 17111 (October 2018) - Adenovirus, Murine Norovirus
- Vaccinia virus (for virucidal activity on enveloped viruses) - Murine Parvovirus (for temperatures > 40°C)
- Vaccinia virus (for virucidal activity on enveloped viruses) - Murine Parvovirus (for temperatures > 40°C)
Virucidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Medical. Instruments.
Quantitative immersion test in 60 min maximum, at +20°C (or between 20°C and <40°C or #40°C and 70°C), dilution in hard water in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
Quantitative immersion test in 60 min maximum, at +20°C (or between 20°C and <40°C or #40°C and 70°C), dilution in hard water in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
EN 14348 (2005) - Mycobacterium terrae -
Mycobacterium avium
Mycobacterium avium
Mycobactericidal / tuberculocidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Medical. Instruments. Quantitative suspension test in 60 minutes (or 5 min, 15 min and 30 min) at +20°C (or others at 10°C intervals), dilution in hard water 30°F and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 mL/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥10⁴ (4 log).
EN 13624 (September 2013) - Candida albicans -
Aspergillus brassiliensis
Aspergillus brassiliensis
Yeasticidal / fungicidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Medical. Instruments.
* Hygienic hand rub and washing: test on Candida albicans from 30s to 60s maximum at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (hygienic rub: CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; hygienic washing:
CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (4 log) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (2 log) for hygienic hand washing.
* Surgical hand rub and washing: Test on Candida albicans: from 1 min to 5 min maximum at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (surgical rub: CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; surgical washing: CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others)
- Microbial reduction ≥ 10 {4 log).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 60 min maximum, from +20°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104 (4 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but between 5 min and 60 min maximum, from +4°C to +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (4 log).
* Hygienic hand rub and washing: test on Candida albicans from 30s to 60s maximum at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (hygienic rub: CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; hygienic washing:
CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (4 log) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (2 log) for hygienic hand washing.
* Surgical hand rub and washing: Test on Candida albicans: from 1 min to 5 min maximum at +20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (surgical rub: CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; surgical washing: CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others)
- Microbial reduction ≥ 10 {4 log).
* Instruments: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but 60 min maximum, from +20°C to +70°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104 (4 log).
* Surfaces: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but between 5 min and 60 min maximum, from +4°C to +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10 (4 log).
EN 1650 (2013) - Candida albicans -
Aspergillus brassiliensis
Aspergillus brassiliensis
Yeasticidal / fungicidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Industry. Domestic. Communities. Quantitative suspension test in 15 minutes (or 1 min, 5 min, 30 min and 60 min), at +20°C (or +4°C, +10°C and +40°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10° (4 log).
EN 14476 (October 2015) - Poliovirus - Adenovirus -
Murine Norovirus - Parvovirus (only for
instruments with t° > 40°C and for textiles)
Murine Norovirus - Parvovirus (only for
instruments with t° > 40°C and for textiles)
Virucidal activity - Phase 2 / step 1 - Medical.
Quantitative suspension test.
* Hands: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but from 30 sec to 3 min maximum, at 20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin:
CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
Quantitative suspension test.
* Hands: Time according to manufacturer's recommendations but from 30 sec to 3 min maximum, at 20°C, dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin:
CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥ 104(4 log).
EN 1499 (June 2013)
Hygienic hand washing - Phase 2 / step 2. Test on volunteers whose hands are artificially contaminated with Escherichia coli K12, under practical conditions of use, in 30 or 60 seconds. Comparison of the reduction factor obtained during the test with that obtained, under the same conditions, with a reference product (mild CODEX soap).
EN 1500 (2013)
Hygienic hand rub - Phase
2 / step 2. Test on volunteers whose hands are artificially contaminated with Escherichia coli K12, under practical conditions of use, in 30 or 60 seconds.
Comparison of the reduction factor obtained during the test with that obtained, under the same conditions, with a reference product (propanol-2 60%).
2 / step 2. Test on volunteers whose hands are artificially contaminated with Escherichia coli K12, under practical conditions of use, in 30 or 60 seconds.
Comparison of the reduction factor obtained during the test with that obtained, under the same conditions, with a reference product (propanol-2 60%).
EN 12791 (2016)
Surgical hand disinfection - Phase 2 / step 2.
Test on the natural flora of volunteers' hands. Evaluation of an immediate effect and an effect 3 hours after disinfection. Comparison of the reduction factor obtained during the test with that obtained, under the same conditions, with a reference product (propanol-2 60%).
Test on the natural flora of volunteers' hands. Evaluation of an immediate effect and an effect 3 hours after disinfection. Comparison of the reduction factor obtained during the test with that obtained, under the same conditions, with a reference product (propanol-2 60%).
EN 14561 - Staphylococcus aureus - Pseudomonas
aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae
aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae
Bactericidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Medical. Instruments. Quantitative surface test by immersion in 60 minutes (or other additional among 5 min, 15 min and 30 min) at +20°C (or other additional not exceeding +60°C), dilution in hard water 30°f and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3 g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes; or others) - Microbial reduction ≥105 (5 log)
EN 16615 (May 2015) - Staphylococcus aureus - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae - Candida albicans
Bactericidal and yeasticidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Medical. Quantitative surface test with mechanical action using wipes (4-zone test) in 1 to 5 minutes (or 60 minutes), at a temperature between +4°C and +30°C, dilution in hard water 30°f for concentrated products and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction 5 log for bacteria and 4 log for yeast.
EN 17387 - Staphylococcus aureus - Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Enterococcus hirae - Candida albicans - Aspergillus brasiliensis
Bactericidal, yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity - Phase 2 / Step 2 - Medical. Quantitative non-porous surface test without mechanical action, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, from 1 to 5 min (frequently touched surfaces) and not exceeding 60 min (other surfaces), at a temperature between +4°C and +30°C or 21.5+/- 3.5°C (room temperature) and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Minimum microbial reduction of 5 log (bacteria), 4 log (yeasts/molds).
EN 16777 (December 2018) - Adenovirus, Murine Norovirus - Vaccinia virus (for virucidal activity on enveloped viruses)
Virucidal activity - Phase 2 / step 2 - Medical. Surfaces.
Quantitative non-porous surface test without mechanical action, according to the manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 5 min for frequently touched surfaces and 60 min for other surfaces, between 18°C and 25°C (or from +4°C to +30°C), dilution in hard water in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
Quantitative non-porous surface test without mechanical action, according to the manufacturer's recommendations but not exceeding 5 min for frequently touched surfaces and 60 min for other surfaces, between 18°C and 25°C (or from +4°C to +30°C), dilution in hard water in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3 g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction ≥ 10* (4 log).
EN 17846 - Clostridioides difficile
Sporicidal activity against Clostridium difficile - Phase 2 / Step 2 - Medical - Surfaces. Quantitative non-porous surface test with mechanical action using wipes (4-zone test) in 1 to 30 min or 60 min, at a temperature between +4°C and +30°C and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3g/L albumin; CS: 3g/L albumin + 3 ml/L erythrocytes) - Microbial reduction 4 log.
Activity on viruses
Adaptation of EN 14476 for HIV-1, PRV (HBV model virus), BVDV (HCV model virus), Herpesvirus, Rotavirus, Norovirus, Coronavirus (SARS), Influenza virus A HxNy, Vaccinia virus... - Viral reduction ≥ 104 (4 log).
EN 17272 - Air disinfection process for surfaces by automatic means
Determination of bactericidal and/or fungicidal and/or yeasticidal and/or mycobactericidal and/or tuberculocidal and/or sporicidal and/or virucidal and/or phagicidal activity, according to customer recommendations and in the presence of interfering substances (CP: 0.3g/L albumin)
Medical field: Microbial reduction ≥ 105 bacteria (5 log); ≥ 104 yeasts/molds (4 log); ≥ 10 4 mycobacteria (4 log): ≥ 10ª bacterial spores (4 log); ≥ 104 viruses (4 10g).
Community field: Microbial reduction ≥ 105 bacteria (5 log): ≥ 10' yeasts/molds (4 log); ≥ 10ª mycobacteria (4 log): ≥ 10' bacterial spores (3 log); ≥ 104 viruses (4 log), ≥ 10 4 bacteriophages (4 log).
Medical field: Microbial reduction ≥ 105 bacteria (5 log); ≥ 104 yeasts/molds (4 log); ≥ 10 4 mycobacteria (4 log): ≥ 10ª bacterial spores (4 log); ≥ 104 viruses (4 10g).
Community field: Microbial reduction ≥ 105 bacteria (5 log): ≥ 10' yeasts/molds (4 log); ≥ 10ª mycobacteria (4 log): ≥ 10' bacterial spores (3 log); ≥ 104 viruses (4 log), ≥ 10 4 bacteriophages (4 log).
Efficacy of antimicrobial preservation
European Pharmacopoeia method. Determination of the antimicrobial activity of a preservative agent.
EN ISO 11930 (2019)
Evaluation of the antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product.
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