PD IEC TS 63331:2024 - Page 2

Electric dishwashers for household use. Methods for measuring the microbiological efficacy of the dishwashing process. | Status: Current

1 Scope This document applies to electric dishwashers for household and similar use that are supplied with hot and/or cold water. This document deals with measurement procedures regarding the reduction of microbial contamination resulting from the use of electric dishwashers for household and similar use. This document specifies methods that enable reproducible measurements. These derived measurement results can only be used for a relative statement. Absolute statements, i.e. health-related claims or conclusions about prevention or treatment of a disease or health improvement, are reserved for explicit regulatory action after a medical assessment. This document does not apply to appliances intended to be used in medical, veterinary, or pharmaceutical applications. This document does not address sanitization, disinfection or sterilization measures. The dishwashing process is a complex operation consisting of cleaning dish items and cleaning the dishwasher itself. This document only focusses on the dish items to be cleaned.