BS EN 17122 discusses Quantitative non-porous surface tests for the evaluation of the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in the veterinary area. BS EN 17122 layouts a test method and the minimum requirements for virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants 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 17122 guides preventing transmission or development of any infectious disease and meeting a safe and healthy environment for animals.
BS EN 17122 applies to products that are used for disinfecting without mechanical action non-porous surfaces in the veterinary area - i.e., in the breeding, husbandry, production, veterinary care facilities, transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry.
Note 1: The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
Note 2: This method corresponds to a Phase 2 Step 2 test
Note 3: Using this document, it is possible to determine the virucidal activity of the undiluted product
BS EN 17122 on evaluation of the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in the veterinary area is useful for:
Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics are both widely used to control infection. They kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, using chemicals call biocides. Disinfectants are used to kill germs in the veterinary area. Antiseptics kill microorganisms in the veterinary area.
The laboratory test closely simulates practical conditions of application including pre-drying viruses on a carrier, contact time, temperature, test organisms, and interfering substances.
BS EN 17122 guideline helps you with requirements for virucidal activity on surfaces, test method, materials, reagents, including cell cultures, preparation of test organism suspensions, product test solutions, the procedure for assessing the virucidal activity of the product, experimental data, and calculation, and test reports for evaluation of the virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in the veterinary area.
This improves the virucidal activity in the veterinary area and ensures cleanliness. BS EN 17122 helps prevent the transmission or development of any infectious disease. In addition, ensures health, safety, and the environment for mankind.
EN 17122
EN 17122:2019