Certifications

BS EN 14476 is the recognised European test standard used to assess whether a disinfectant or antiseptic is effective against viruses. It provides an independent laboratory method for measuring the virucidal activity of disinfectant products intended for use in medical and healthcare settings. The standard specifies a quantitative suspension test and requires products to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness under controlled laboratory conditions.

To achieve BS EN 14476 certification, a product must demonstrate a minimum 4-log reduction in viral infectivity, equivalent to a 99.99% reduction in the test virus population when used according to the specified contact time and concentration.

The standard evaluates products against representative viruses to confirm virucidal performance.

For users, BS EN 14476 certification provides reassurance that the product has been independently tested by an accredited laboratory and has been proven to effectively inactivate viruses when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. It is widely regarded as one of the most important standards for antiviral disinfectants used in healthcare, commercial, transport and other hygiene-critical environments.

BS EN 1276 is a recognised European Standard that measures the effectiveness of disinfectants against bacteria. It is widely used to verify that disinfectant products provide reliable antibacterial performance in domestic, commercial, food, industrial and institutional environments.

To pass the BS EN 1276 test, a disinfectant must achieve a minimum 5-log reduction (99.999%) of specified test bacteria under controlled laboratory conditions within the stated contact time and when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. This demonstrates that the product is highly effective at eliminating bacteria.

The standard tests products against a range of common bacteria, including organisms such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus hirae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These bacteria are commonly used to assess the broad-spectrum antibacterial performance of disinfectants.

Independent testing to BS EN 1276 provides confidence that a product has been scientifically evaluated by an accredited laboratory and has demonstrated effective antibacterial activity. For consumers and businesses alike, choosing a product that meets BS EN 1276 offers reassurance that it has been tested to one of Europe's most widely recognised standards for antibacterial disinfectants.

When used as directed, products that meet BS EN 1276 help maintain high standards of hygiene by significantly reducing bacteria on treated surfaces, making them suitable for use in a wide range of environments where cleanliness and hygiene are important.

BS EN 1650 is a recognised European Standard used to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants against fungi and yeasts. It is designed to confirm that a disinfectant provides reliable fungicidal and yeasticidal performance in domestic, commercial, industrial and institutional environments.

To meet the requirements of BS EN 1650, a disinfectant must demonstrate a minimum 4-log reduction (99.99%) of specified test fungi and yeasts under controlled laboratory conditions when used according to the manufacturer's instructions. This confirms that the product is highly effective at eliminating these microorganisms.

The standard typically evaluates products against representative organisms such as Candida albicans (a common yeast) and Aspergillus brasiliensis (formerly Aspergillus niger), a mould species widely used to assess fungicidal performance. These test organisms are recognised indicators of a disinfectant's ability to control fungi and yeasts.

Independent testing to BS EN 1650 provides reassurance that a product has been scientifically assessed by an accredited laboratory and has demonstrated effective activity against fungi and yeasts. This is particularly important in environments where mould, mildew and fungal contamination can contribute to unpleasant odours and poor hygiene.

For consumers and businesses, choosing a product that meets BS EN 1650 means selecting a disinfectant that has been independently proven to deliver effective protection against fungi and yeasts, helping to maintain a cleaner, fresher and more hygienic environment when used as directed.