EN 1499:1997

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handwash - Test method and requirements (phase 2/step 2)

Publication date:   Aug 4, 2002

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CEN/TC 216 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics

European Norm

11.080   Sterilization and disinfection

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This European Standard specifies a method of test simulating practical conditions for establishing whether a product for hygienic handwash reduces the release of transient flora according to the requirements when used for washing the artificially contaminated hands of volunteers. This European Standard applies to products for hygienic handwash for use in areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, forexample: - in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions; - in clinics of schools, of kindergardens and of nursing homes.

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