“Did you know that WHO estimated that 1.1 million deaths that occurred in 2019 were due to viral hepatitis infections?”—We have all heard of hepatitis but how much do we really know about it? Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver that is mostly caused by viral infections from hepatitis viruses. There are 5...
“Hey, Marcel! TECOLAB mentioned to me that there is a new standard out for testing surface disinfectants. It’s called EN 17387. Have you heard of it?”—Yes, he’s right, we’ve got a new kid on the block now. But before getting into the new test method, we’d like to revisit the current standard and/or practice that...
“It is also important to highlight that the use of nano mist does not replace the requirement for standard surface cleaning.”—A noteworthy extract from the press statement given last week by the Director General of Health Malaysia on the use of disinfectant spray guns as a primary and only surface disinfection method. From only squeeze...
“Hey, Tim. Could you remind me of what I had to check for on the label? I’m looking at the bottle right now.”—You and I can both agree that our label reading tendencies has, at the drop of a hat, increased amongst hand sanitizers, surface disinfectants, and even towards face mask due to the current...
“Everything in the room was positive—the walls, the bed, the doors, the curtains, the phones, the sinks, the whiteboard, the poles, the pump, the mattress, the bed rails, the canister holes, the window shades, the ceiling.”—Dr Scott Lorin, President of Mount Sinai Hospital, Brooklyn. The above passage was written in 2019 by Matt Richtel and...
“Hey Jim, isn’t it cool that this machine can disinfect our office? I can’t wait to try it!”—The evolution of technology continues to impress us with new features and application for disinfection. With the trending news of COVID-19 infection cases increasing around the world, fogging and automated disinfection machines are becoming more in demand in...
How to Claim Long-Lasting Effect on Hand Sanitizers? “Just a thought, I wonder how long does this hand sanitizer lasts on my hands.”—Have you ever wondered if the hand sanitizer you’re manufacturing or using has long-lasting effects on your hands after application? As human technology advances, the resistance of microorganisms evolves with it, don’t you...
Disinfection is an essential practice of preserving hygiene and preventing the spread of microorganism via surfaces, medical instruments, and more that could lead to harmful diseases. Disinfection is critical in the areas of human medicine, veterinary, and in the food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas. Are you wondering where can you find a one-read document...
Previously we had discussed on the European Standards for disinfectant efficacy in the food, industrial, domestic, and institutional areas. This time around, we would like to introduce the final area: the veterinary area. The use of disinfectants in the veterinary area are not only subjected to professionals but also the public who have taken an...
There are many commercial disinfectants available for disinfecting surfaces in the food, industrial, domestic, and institutional areas. Disinfection is important in these sectors because it: Reduces microorganisms load to an accepted level during food production and avoid microbial contamination to reduce potential harm towards the human health. Prevents the transfer of products and/or ingredients through...