EN 16438:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test method
Annex A (informative) - Referenced strains of national
        collections
Annex B (informative) - Examples of neutralisers of the
        residual antimicrobial activity of chemical
        disinfectants and antiseptics
Annex C (informative) - Graphical representations of
        dilution-neutralisation method
Annex D (informative) - Example of a typical test report
Bibliography

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 in hard water or in the case of ready-to-use products with water.This European Standard applies to products for use in the veterinary area i.e. in the breeding, husbandry, production, transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry.EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to use recommendations.NOTE 1The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.NOTE 2This method corresponds to a Phase 2 Step 2 test.