NS EN 13610 : 1ED 2003

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
  5.1 Principle
  5.2 Material and reagents
  5.3 Apparatus and glassware
  5.4 Preparation of host bacteria suspensions
  5.5 Preparation of bacteriophage suspension
  5.6 Product test solution
  5.7 Procedure
  5.8 Calculation and expression of results
  5.9 Test report
Annex A (normative) Test for validation of
        dilution-neutralization and molecular sieving
        methods
Annex B (informative) Neutralizers
Annex C (informative) Example of a typical test report
Annex D (informative) Information on the application and
        interpretation of European standards on chemical
        disinfectants and antiseptics
Annex E (informative) Example of plaques from lysates of
        phages P001 and P008
Bibliography

Provides a test method (phase 2, step 1) and requirements for the minimum virucidal activity against bacteriophages of chemical disinfectants that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation in hard water and that are used in food and industrial areas, excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues.