EN 14476

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of virucidal activity in the medical area. Test method and requirements (Phase 2/Step 1)

Summary

EN14476 is a standard test method for evaluating the efficacy of hygienic handrubs and handwashes, surface disinfectants, instrument disinfectants and textile disinfectants used in the medical area against viruses.  This method is a suspension test method and it does not involve a porous or nonporous “carrier”. 

Typical Test Substances

• Hygienic handrubs and handwashes
• Surface disinfectants
• Instrument disinfectants
• Textile disinfectants 
• Sanitizers 

Outline of Test Procedure

• Add virus into test solution; mix thoroughly
• Hold for contact time (usually seconds to minutes)
• Add neutralizer
• Assay for Infectious Virus (quantitative assay)

Regulatory Agencies / Purpose

• European Agencies
• Other international agencies 
• R&D and Marketing

Similar Methods

• EN 14675
• ASTM E1052