This brand-new standard published in 2024 is a big step forward in the field of disinfectant efficacy testing. So far, hand hygiene products have been evaluated in-vitro via the EN 14476 test method where activity of the product against viruses are evaluated in a suspension which may not reflect real-life application. Now, we are able to test whether handrub products are effective against viruses on the surface of the hands. Manufacturers of hygienic handrub products with virucidal claims may now find it vital to have your products tested against this standard.
In this test method, Murine norovirus is chosen to artificially contaminate the hands of volunteers as this strain generally only infects mice and meets the health and safety considerations for volunteer testing. Â According to EN 14885, with the release of a new standard, manufacturers are to test their products in accordance with this new standard within 18 months of the publication of the standard. Therefore, learn more about this method with TECOLAB below.
