Virucidal Activity Testing

Importance of Virucidal Efficacy Tests

Viruses are the source of many infectious diseases and can pose serious health threats to humans. Especially in global health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability of biocidal products to inactivate viruses is of great importance. Therefore, virucidal testing to determine the efficacy of biocidal products is essential for their safe and effective use in the market. Viruses are microorganisms that can survive in the environment but multiply after entering the human body. There are many types of viruses that cause disease, such as the Corona Virus, which has recently shaken the world. The evaluation of their effectiveness on viruses is important for the licensing and launching of biocidal products.

Factors to Consider in Virucidal Efficacy Tests:

1. Type of Virus: The efficacy of biocidal products tested can vary according to the type of virus. Products should be effective against a wide range of virus strains.
2. Time of Action and Concentration: The degree of virucidal activity depends on the time the product is in contact with the virus and the concentration used. For high efficacy, the correct dose and duration should be determined.
3. Environmental Conditions: Virucidal efficacy tests are usually performed under specific temperature and humidity conditions. These conditions need to be properly controlled.
4. Product Stability: It is important that biocidal products do not lose their effectiveness over time. Stability tests guarantee the long-term efficacy of products.
5. Regulations: Tests that determine the efficacy of virucidal products must comply with international standards and local regulations. Authorities such as the European Union and the FDA set specific protocols for certifying the effectiveness of products to fight viruses.

• TS EN 14476+A2 (Product type 1,2,5)
  • Poliovirus Tip 1, L
  • Adenovirus Tip 5, strain Adenoid 75, ATCC VR-5
  • Murinenorovirus, strain S99 Berlin
  • Vaccinia Virüs, ATCC VR-1508

• ISO 21702 (Product type 2, Paints dry paint film)
  • Influenza A virüsü (H₃N₂)
  • Feline calicivirus

• OECD ENV/JM/MONO-15 (Product type 2, Pool water)
  • Adenovirus
  • Rotavirus

• EN 14675 (Product type 3 Veterinary)
  • Bovine Enterovirus Type 1

• EN 13610 (Product type 4 Food and feed)
  • Bacteriophage P001
  • Bacteriophage P008

• Corona (All types)
  • Human Corona 229E ATCC VR-740

• AOAC 965.13 (Product type 5, Bacteria)

• • E.Coli ATCC 10536
  • P.AERUGİNOSA ATCC 15442
  •  E.facium ATCC 6057

In our laboratories, which serve in many parts of Turkey, TURKAK accreditation is based on international standards, test methods, and relevant legal regulations, and analysis procedures are carried out on Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics.