Standard & Certifications

EN 1040 is a foundational laboratory test used to evaluate the basic bacteria-killing performance of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. During testing, the product is placed in contact with specified bacteria to measure how effectively it reduces them under controlled conditions. A passing result demonstrates that the formulation has achieved the essential bactericidal performance expected from a disinfectant product. This recognised test provides professional users with greater confidence in the product’s hygiene performance and formulation quality. Actual product performance should always follow the concentration, contact time and usage instructions stated in the laboratory report.

EN 1276 evaluates the bacteria-killing performance of disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional environments. The test measures how effectively a product reduces specified bacteria under defined conditions, including concentration, temperature, contact time and clean or dirty environments. A passing result demonstrates that the product has achieved the required level of bactericidal activity under the tested conditions. This standard provides professional assurance for hygiene products used in places such as food-processing areas, kitchens, workplaces, schools, public facilities, commercial premises and homes where dependable bacterial control is essential.

EN 1500 evaluates how effectively a hygienic hand rub reduces temporary germs found on hands under simulated practical-use conditions. The test is carried out on artificially contaminated hands and compares the product’s performance against a recognised reference treatment. A passing result demonstrates that the hand sanitiser can achieve the required level of microbial reduction when applied using the tested amount, rubbing method and contact time. This standard provides valuable support for hand sanitisers intended for professional hygiene applications, including healthcare facilities, workplaces, schools, public spaces and other environments where effective hand hygiene is important.

EN 1650 evaluates the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics against specified fungi and yeast. The test is designed for products used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional environments, including kitchens, food-processing areas, workplaces, schools, public facilities and commercial premises. Testing considers the product concentration, contact time, temperature and environmental conditions that may influence its performance. A passing result demonstrates that the product can achieve the required reduction of the tested fungi or yeast. This provides customers and professional users with greater confidence in the product’s ability to support cleaner and more hygienic environments.

EN 13624 evaluates the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics against specified fungi and yeast in medical and professional hygiene environments. It applies to products intended for applications such as hygienic hand treatment, instrument disinfection and surface disinfection. The test measures microbial reduction under defined conditions, including product concentration, contact time, temperature and interfering substances. A passing result demonstrates that the product has achieved the required level of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity under the tested conditions. This provides professional users with added confidence when selecting hygiene solutions for environments where higher standards of infection control are required.

EN 13727 evaluates the bacteria-killing performance of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics intended for medical and healthcare environments. The test determines how effectively a product reduces specified bacteria under controlled conditions that consider concentration, contact time, temperature and interfering substances. A passing result demonstrates that the product has achieved the required level of bactericidal activity for the applications and conditions covered by the laboratory report. This recognised standard provides professional assurance for hygiene solutions used in hospitals, clinics, dental facilities, nursing homes and other environments where reliable bacterial control is especially important.

En 14476 evaluates the ability of a chemical disinfectant or antiseptic to inactivate specified viruses under controlled laboratory conditions. Testing considers important factors such as product concentration, contact time, temperature and the presence of interfering substances that may affect performance. A passing result provides recognised evidence of the product’s virucidal activity for the virus range and conditions covered by the laboratory report. This standard supports greater confidence in products designed for professional hygiene and medical-related disinfection. Virucidal claims should always match the specific viruses, contact time and usage conditions stated in the test results.

EN 16615 is a practical four-field test that evaluates the performance of disinfectant wipes on hard, non-porous surfaces in medical environments. Unlike a basic liquid suspension test, it assesses the disinfectant solution, wipe material and mechanical wiping action as a complete system. The test measures how effectively the wipe reduces specified bacteria and yeast on a contaminated surface while also checking whether microorganisms are transferred to other areas during wiping. A passing result provides valuable evidence that the disinfectant wipe delivers reliable surface coverage and microbial reduction when used according to the tested instructions.