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The Association for Applied Hygiene is a recognized authority for quality assurance in disinfection in Germany. VAH assesses and certifies disinfectants and publishes these in its VAH List of Disinfectants with information on their active substances, activity spectra, the tested concentrations and contact times. All VAH-certified products also meet European standards.
The VAH List provides guidance for the selection of chemical disinfectants in the application areas of hygienic hand wash, hand and skin antisepsis, (hard) surface disinfection, disinfection of instrument and medical devices by immersion, and textile disinfection. VAH-certified disinfectants are recommended for use in all institutions and facilities where disinfection is necessary and medically indicated as a means for infection prevention.
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Learn more about the new VAH Concept: SafeSurfacePartnership
Read more … Learn more about the new VAH Concept: SafeSurfacePartnership
ECHA’s Biocides Committee supports approval of ethanol in disinfectants
Read more … ECHA’s Biocides Committee supports approval of ethanol in disinfectants
Developing a standardized method for handrubs with a 15 s rub-in time
Read more … Developing a standardized method for handrubs with a 15 s rub-in time
A short introduction to methods and requirements of VAH certification
Read more … A short introduction to methods and requirements of VAH certification

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