Virucidal testing measures the efficacy of disinfectant claims on virus killing. Efficacy data must be provided to register a virucidal disinfectant for market release. ImmunitasBio has experience in testing many different disinfectants against an assortment of viruses. To ensure virucidal testing is done precisely and effectively, it must be done according to a set of standards.
Our testing is done in compliance with EN or ASTM standards. Test methods may be modified to meet your testing needs. Viruses may be acquired, as necessary. Our test includes tight controls that can give clients a high level of confidence in their test results.
VIRUCIDAL EFFICACY TEST METHODS AND SERVICES
Preliminary Testing and Guidance
- Preliminary Screening (MS2 Bacteriophage)
- Initial and Confirmatory Virucidal Effectiveness Testing for Viral Surrogates
Suspension-Based Tests
- ASTM E1052 – Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents Against Viruses in Suspension
- EN 14476 – Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics – Quantitative Suspension Test for the Evaluation of Virucidal Activity in the Medical Area (Phase 2/Step 1)
Hard Surface Carrier Tests
- ASTM E1053 – Standard Test Method to Assess Virucidal Activity of Chemicals Intended for Disinfection of Inanimate, Nonporous Environmental Surfaces
- AOAC Germicidal Spray Test, Modified for Viruses
- Pre-Saturated Towelettes Virucidal Effectiveness Test
Treated Surfaces and Textiles
- AATCC 100 – Assessment of Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials, Modified for Viruses
- ISO 21702 – Measurement of Antiviral Activity on Plastics and Other Non-porous Surfaces
- JIS Z 2801 – Measurement of Antimicrobial Activity of Plastic Surfaces
- ISO 22196 – Test for Antimicrobial Activity of Treated Surfaces
Additional Testing
- Custom Virucidal Efficacy Studies – UV/Room Device/Antimicrobial Devices
- Disinfectant Validation Studies Against Viruses
- Residual Self-Disinfection