BS EN 1040:2005 Chemical disinfectants and antispetics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (phase 1)
This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and water.
This European Standard applies to active substances (antibacterial biocides) and to formulations under development that are planned to be used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional, medical and veterinary areas. It applies also to the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical antiseptics and disinfectants when
appropriate standards are not available.
NOTE 1 This European Standard does not evaluate the activity of a product for an intended use.
NOTE 2 This method corresponds to a phase 1 test (Annex F).
BS EN 1040:2005 Referenced Document
EN 12353 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Preservation of test organisms used for the determination of bactericidal (including Legionella), mycobactericidal, sporicidal, fungicidal and virucidal (including bacteriophages) activity*, 2021-08-31 Update
BS EN 1040:2005 history
2006BS EN 1040:2005 Chemical disinfectants and antispetics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (phase 1)
1997BS EN 1040:1997 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Basic bactericidal activity - Test method and requirements (phase 1)