Evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of your UVC disinfection technology with TECOLAB
TECOLAB UVC In-House Test Methods are designed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of UVC devices. These in-house test methods will be customized according to the application of your UVC device and antimicrobial claims that you would like the achieve for your device.
Did you know that there are three types of primary UV radiation? Find out more here.
CUSTOMER PROCESS
Step 1: Is your disinfection technology a UVC device?
These TECOLAB in-house test methods are suitable for UVC devices with antimicrobial activity. Each UVC in-house test methods are customized according to device application and antimicrobial claim. Let us know your device application here.
Step 2: What outcome would you like to achieve for your UVC device?
TECOLAB’s in-house test method can help you determine the efficacy of UVC devices with different objectives.
To determine the efficacy within an area of disinfection
To determine the efficacy over different time points at a specific chosen distance
Any other objectives you would like to achieve for your UVC device? Let us know here.
Step 3: Select your test microoganisms
The selection of microorganisms will depend on the antimicrobial claims that you would like to achieve and market for your UVC device. We can customize the selection for you with the following.
Choose the antimicrobial activity spectrums you would like to have for your device:
Bactericidal
Yeasticidal
Fungicidal
Virucidal
Tuberculocidal
Mycobactericidal
Sporicidal
Phagocidal *
* Applicable in food industry area only
Step 4: Select an appropriate contact time
The UVC exposure time is pre-determined by manufacturers.
Step 5: What are the soiling conditions associated with your UVC device?
Interfering substances, or commonly referred to as soiling, are used to mimic organic substances found on human skin, surfaces, and instruments. These soiling conditions can be accustomed to the target or application area of the UVC device.
Where would your UVC device be commonly used in:
Medical Area
Food, Industrial, Domestics and Institutional Areas
Veterinary Area
Step 6: Place an order and send your UVC device to us
Fill in the test request form and place an order via email at info@tecolab-global.com.
You can deliver the UVC device to us via courier and provide us the tracking code. We will monitor the delivery status and inform you when we receive the system.
Step 7: Track the status of your request
Once we have received your UVC device, we will provide a tracking number to you. You can easily track the status of your request here.
Step 8: 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 9: Analyze your passing criteria in the test report with our laboratory experts
There is not specific passing criteria in our in-house test methods as the passing requirements will vary according to the Regulatory Authorities.
Need assistance with your test report? Discuss your results with our microbiologists for more information.
