EN Test Methods Explained

 

EN Test Methods Explained

 

Test Reference

 

Test Type

Organism

Test Pass Criteria

EN1276

For bactericidal activity in the food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas.

Suspension

Bacteria

≥5 log reduction

EN1650

For fungicidal or yeasticidal activity in the food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas.

Suspension

Fungi

≥4 log reduction

EN14476

For virucidal activity in the medical area.

Suspension

Virus

≥4 log reduction

EN16615

For bactericidal and/or yeasticidal activity in the medical area. For products used to disinfect non-porous surfaces with a mechanical action. Modified to use stainless steel carriers, interfering substance and Escherichia coli parameters from food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas.

Surface

Bacteria

Yeast

≥5 log reduction

≥4 log reduction

EN16777

For virucidal activity in the medical area. For products used to disinfect non-porous surfaces

Surface

Virus

≥4 log reduction

 

 

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