BS EN 13624:2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test method
Annex A (informative) - Referenced strains in national
        collections
Annex B (informative) - Neutralizers and rinsing liquids
Annex C (informative) - Graphical representation of test
        procedures
Annex D (informative) - Example of a typical test
        report
Annex E (informative) - Precision of the test result
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC
Bibliography

Describes a test method and the minimum requirements for fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water, or - in the case of ready-to-use products - with water.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water, or — in the case of ready-to-use products — with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80%or less (97%with a modified method for special cases) as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.

This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area in the fields of hygienic handrub, hygienic handwash, surgical handrub, surgical handwash, instrument disinfection by immersion, and surface disinfection by wiping, spraying, flooding or other means.

This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection or antisepsis is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:

• in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions;

• in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes;

and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.

NOTE1 The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.

NOTE2 This method corresponds to a phase 2 step1 test.

EN14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to “use recommendations”.