The maximum turnaround time highly depends on and will differ based on the test method requested. Typically, it can range from 1 to 3 months from the sample receipt date. However, we are normally able to provide the test report sooner than the reported due date.
For a greener approach, TECOLAB only provides softcopies of your test reports by default.
Upon request, we can provide hardcopies with an additional fee and courier charges.
We provide sample pickup and delivery service from your doorstep anywhere in the world. For more information and cost estimates, customers may register as our member to access the cost online calculator or contact us directly.
Alternatively, you may send your samples to us via your own preferred courier or in-person delivery.
As an ISO 17025 accredited and VAH approved laboratory, TECOLAB’s test reports can be used for product registration in most countries. Depending on the regulatory affairs of the particular country, a test report will either be needed to be accredited under ISO 17025 or certified according to OECD-GLP.
The default payment term is on a “payment in advance” basis.
There 4 categories a disinfectant product can be assessed on, we encourage customers to have a holistic approach for product assessment in the following areas:
Please note: the tests required may vary according to the requirements of a country’s Regulatory Affair.Â
Refer here for more information where we summarized all the standard tests required according to your final product type and the specific claims intended for your products as well as for varying regulations (BPR, VAH, TGA, etc.). If your product does not fall under any of these categories, contact us for a consultation.
If you are currently in R&D phase for your product and would like to test multiple formulations with multiple conditions to determine the most effective final formulation, check out our R&D program, encompassing screening tests according to the EN standards redesigned just for this purpose.
TECOLAB provides free preliminary consultation for our customers to recommend existing test methods to test for your product’s efficacy. If there are no suitable standard methods available, our experienced microbiologists will customize the efficacy test(s) most suitable for your product application.
Clean or dirty condition mimics a real-life situation of product contact. Disinfectant products under clean condition represents a product utilized for a surface or area that has undergone a pre-cleaning procedure. Disinfectant products under dirty condition represents a product utilized for a surface or area in contact with organic matter such as blood.
Different categories of disinfectant products are expected to be tested in their respective conditions. Refer to our Microbiological Efficacy Test page to learn more.
Additional test organisms are allowed to be tested for specific claims, allowing competitive marketing and fulfilling industry needs. However, according to the standard, the existing representative strains in the test standards are to be tested along with the additional strain for a comprehensive activity claim. Please refer to our Microorganism List to choose your strain of choice.
If a product fails in a test, it does not necessarily mean the product is ineffective. Manufacturers may attempt to test their products with a higher concentration and/or a longer contact time. Our experts readily troubleshoot the issue when experiencing such cases, providing suitable advices to manufacturers upon receiving the generated test report. For your knowledge, check out some expert tips on the matter.
This program is designed to help manufacturers pre-screen formulations or multiple claim conditions to determine the best passing conditions for your intended competitive claims. The screening test is done using simplified versions of the EN standard methods, through both suspension (Phase 2, Step 1) and carrier tests (Phase 2, Step 2), for most spectrum of activity including bacteria, yeast, fungi, spores, viruses and even hand tests, depending on your needs.
Please note that screening test results are not accredited and are not qualified to be used for product claims. The complete EN testing would have to be repeated.
This screening program will be perfect for you if:
Screening tests are not ISO 17025 accredited.
Despite the screening tests being simplified European Standards, several steps, controls, and validation may be omitted where possible to optimize cost and its sole purpose is to provide you with preliminary efficacy data of your product. The results derived in screening tests are not sufficient for product claim and any registration purposes. The actual European Standard is to be repeated after screening test.
Apart from analytical testing, TECOLAB ventures into business development in order to assist new and/or existing manufacturers to start up a new business in Malaysia as well as handling product manufacturing and distribution.
TECOLAB assists new and/or existing manufacturers specifically in the following areas:
Learn more in our Business Development in Malaysia page.
