Disinfection Efficacy Studies

Disinfection Efficacy Studies

Disinfectant tests are essential to ensure the safety of sanitizing products used in the market. These tests are conducted to prove that the disinfectant is effective against germs. Disinfectant efficacy research, also known as a coupon test, is used to measure the effectiveness of interior cleaning and disinfection techniques. Although these tests are useful in confirming the disinfectant’s efficiency, they are not a substitute for confirming that cleaning products are safe.

Manufacturers must validate disinfection regimens for cleanrooms and other regulated environments. Usual materials used for testing disinfectants include hand sanitizers, sporicides, fungicides, and industrial and domestic disinfectants. Different standards are applicable for these tests, such as USP General Chapter 1072 and The Official Techniques of Analysis of AOAC International. Experts in the field have extensive knowledge in general disinfectant efficacy studies, which are used to generate kinetic kill curves for various species. Virus and virucidal testing is also offered to determine the effectiveness of disinfectants on viruses. This test is conducted according to ASTM E 1052 and E 1053.