NBN EN 1040 : 2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
  3.1 Product (for chemical disinfection and/or
      antisepsis)
  3.2 Bactericide
  3.3 Bactericidal activity (EN 1040)
4 Requirements
5 Test method
  5.1 Principle
  5.2 Materials and reagents
  5.3 Apparatus and glassware
  5.4 Preparation of bacterial suspensions and test
      solutions
  5.5 Procedure
  5.6 Calculation and expression of results
  5.7 Conclusion
  5.8 Test report
Annexes
A (normative) Validation of dilution-neutralization and
  membrane filtration methods
B (informative Neutralizers
C (informative) Rinsing liquids
D (informative) Example of a typical test report
E (informative) Referenced strains in national collections
F (informative) Precision of the test result
G (informative) Information on the application and
  interpretation of European standards on chemical
  disinfectants and antiseptics

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.