What is BS EN 16615 - Evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces about?
BS EN 16615 is a European standard on chemical disinfectants and antiseptics that discusses the quantitative test method for the evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces with mechanical action employing wipes in the medical area to ensure preventing transmission of infectious substances in the medical area.
BS EN 16615 layouts a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal and yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectant products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water – or in the case of ready-to-use products – with water.
BS EN 16615 applies to products that are used in the medical area for disinfecting non-porous surfaces including surfaces of medical devices by wiping – regardless of if they are covered by the 93/42/EEC Directive on Medical Devices or not.
BS EN 16615 includes ‘ready-to-use wipes’ which are impregnated with a microbicidal solution.
BS EN 16615 applies to areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:
- In hospitals, community medical facilities, and dental institutions
- In clinics of schools, of kindergartens, and of nursing homes
and may occur in the workplace and the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients
Note: This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 2. test.
Who is BS EN 16615 - Evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces for?
BS EN 16615 on method for the evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces is useful for:
- Hospitals
- Medical laboratories
- Medical institutions and organisations
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 16615 - Evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces?
Antiseptics and disinfectants are both widely used to control infections. They kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi using chemicals called biocides. Disinfectants are used to kill germs on non-living surfaces. Antiseptics kills microorganisms on surfaces in medical areas.
BS EN 16615 guideline assists you with test methods, materials, reagents, apparatus, glassware, preparation of test organism suspensions, preparation product test solutions, the procedure for assessing the bactericidal activity of the product. procedure for assessing the yeasticidal activity of the product, experimental data, calculation, verification of methodology, expression of results and test reports for the evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces with mechanical action employing wipes in the medical area. This supports you in the proper evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal activity on non-porous surfaces with mechanical action employing wipes in the medical area.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 16615, you can ensure the prevention of transmission of infectious substances in the medical area.
