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Quantitative Carrier Test for the Evaluation of Bactericidal Activity in the Veterinary Area.
EN 14349 is the European Standard used to evaluate the bactericidal activity of disinfectants used in the veterinary area. The infographic below shows a brief insight of EN 14349.
Step 1: Is your product a surface disinfectant used without mechanical action?
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.
Step 2: Select your test microorganisms
These are the mandatory test organisms:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Enterococcus hirae
Wish to add more microorganisms? Click here for our full list of microorganisms.
Step 3: Select the appropriate test conditions for your test product
The test concentration is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
The allowed contact time to be tested is between 1 minute - 120 minutes depending on practicality of product use and manufacturer's recommendation.
Test temperature may be chosen based on product's application of use but between 5°C to 40°C.
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 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
Step 5: Place an order and send your sample to us
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.
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.