Virucidal quantitative tests on chemical disinfectants and antiseptics

Surface disinfectants are part of broader preventive strategies preventing the transmission of bacteria, fungi and viruses in medical institutions. To evaluate their virucidal efficacy, these products must be tested with appropriate model viruses with different physico-chemical properties under conditions representing practical application in hospitals. Considering that non-enveloped viruses such as noroviruses and enteroviruses are resistant to the majority of chemical disinfectants, only biocides with proven virucidal efficacy can be used.

• An extended viral library to meet both EU/UK,  US EPA, Health Canada and TGA requirements
• EN 14476 and ASTM E1052 standard test method for efficacy of antimicrobial agents against viruses in suspension
• EN 16777 and ASTM E1053 standard test methods for efficacy of virucidal agents intended for inanimate environmental surfaces
• Laundry testing according to EN 16616, prEN17658, ASTM E 2276/ASTM E 2406 modified to test viruses
• Virucidal efficacy tests on disinfectants applied to a room or enclosure via a fogger or misting device according to EN 17272 or EPA approved protocols
• Disinfectant qualification testing for virucidal activity for the biopharma industry on standard viruses, process isolates and GMOs

• We have the experience to perform official and customized test methods against a huge portfolio of BL2 viruses in order to comply with regulatory requirements and also support specific marketing claims
• Our expertise allows us to support our client developing, implementing and performing customized testing depending on your specific needs
• Our accurate control level of our testing services enables us to provide scientifically sound and reliable test results
• We maintain an extensive library of viruses. If you need a testing on a virus that is not in our library we are able to obtain additional viruses from a range of sources for your testing needs.