Disinfection (Bacteria) Test for Household Product

This test evaluates the disinfection efficacy of a product against bacteria using EN 1276. It also helps support a product claim with disinfection function, for example, 'antibacterial' and 'killing bacteria up to a certain percentage'.

What is EN 1276?

EN 1276 is a test standard to evaluate the disinfection efficacy of a product against bacteria. It is applicable to products used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas. 

Test Standard

EN 1276-2019:

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1)

Product Type

General purpose disinfectant

Obligatory Test Organism

Enterococcus hirae
Escherichia coli (ATCC 10536)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus

Test Temperature

20°C

 

How is the test conducted?

The test is conducted with reference to EN 1276-2019 with validation of neutralization method. 

 

What kind of information should I provide to get a quote?

  • Product type (products with disinfection function only or products with cleaning and disinfection function)
  • Product's instruction of use (ready-to-use, or specific usage instruction like dilution)

 

Sample Size:

A minimum of 200g or 200ml per product for each test.

Turnaround Time (Working Days):

25 Days