EN 13610 – Tecolab

TEST METHOD

EN 13610 EN 13610

Quantitative Suspension Test for the Evaluation of Virucidal Activity against Bacteriophage in the Food and Industrial Areas

EN 13610 is an essential European Standard used to evaluate the minimum virucidal activity against bacteriophage of various type of products used in the food and industrial areas. The infographic below shows a brief insight of EN 13610.

EN 13610

CUSTOMER PROCESS

Step 1: Which category does your product fall under?

This test method is suitable for

general purpose “clean-in-place” disinfectants used in the food and industrial areas
disinfectants used in dairy production

Step 2: Select your test microorganisms

These are the minimum test organisms:

Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bacteriophage P001
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis bacteriophage P008

Step 3: Select an appropriate contact time and concentration for your test product

The test concentration is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

The obligatory contact time to be tested is 15 minutes. However, manufacturer can test for additional contact times of 5, 30 or 60 minutes.

Step 4: What are the soiling conditions associated with your test product?

Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to mimic organic substances found on surfaces in the food and dairy industry.

The obligatory interfering substance is 1% acidic whey. Additional interfering substance of 1% reconstituted skim milk may also be tested.

Step 5: Place an order and send your sample to us

Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com. We will advise on the quantity of sample required for testing.

You can deliver the sample to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the sample.

Step 6: Track the status of your request

Once we have received your sample, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.

Step 7: Download your password-protected test report

Download your readily available test report online with just a single click using the link and password provided via email notification. We will receive a notification once you have downloaded the test report.

For safety purposes, the uploaded test report will self-destruct after 7 days.

Step 8: Analyze your passing criteria in the test report with our laboratory experts

In order to pass the test, the product shall demonstrate at least a 4 decimal log (lg) reduction.

Need assistance with your test report? Discuss your results with our microbiologists for more information.

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