Quantitative Test Method for the Evaluation of Bactericidal and Yeasticidal Activity on Non-Porous Surfaces with Mechanical Action Employing Wipes in the Medical Area (4-Field Test)
EN 16615 is an essential European Standard used to evaluate the minimum bactericidal and yeasticidal activity requirements of wipes used in the medical area. The infographic below shows a brief insight of EN 16615.
Learn more about our customer process to book a test.
Step 1: Which category does your product fall under?
These are the categories of test products tested under EN 16615:
- Surface disinfectant
- Ready-to-use wipes pre-soaked with surface disinfectant
Step 2: Select your test microorganisms
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Enterococcus hirae
- Candida albicans
Step 3: Select an appropriate contact time and concentration for your test product
The test concentration is chosen according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
These are the minimum contact times given by the test method:
- Between 1 to 5 minutes for surfaces which are frequently touched by different people
- Between 1 to 60 minutes for other surfaces
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:
- Clean condition: 0.3 g/L bovine serum albumin
- Dirty condition: 3.0 g/L bovine serum albumin and 3.0 mL/L sheep erythrocytes
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.