This test method is suitable for surface disinfectants used without mechanical action. If your product requires a wiping action, there is currently no standard method for the veterinary area but modifications to EN 16615 is possible.

These are the mandatory test organisms:

• Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Enterococcus hirae
• Proteus hauseri (formerly known as Proteus vulgaris)

Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.

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

The obligatory contact time to be tested is 30 minutes. However, the manufacturer can test at other contact times, including 1, 5 and 60 minutes.

The obligatory test temperature by the test method is 10°C. Other temperatures may be chosen according to application of use including 4°C, 20°C and 40°C.

Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to mimic organic substances found on human skin, surfaces, and instruments. These are the available soiling conditions according to the test method:

• Low level soiling: 3.0 g/L bovine serum albumin
• High level soiling: 10.0 g/L bovine serum albumin + 10.0 g/L yeast extract

Fill 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.

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

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.

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.