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Update for requirements for VAH certification of activity against enveloped viruses of alcohol-based handrubs


Please check out the German version, update of the English translation to follow soon

Call to action: Keep ethanol as an active substance for PT1 biocides without classification as a reproductive toxicant in category 2


VAH, EAHP and ESNO Call to Action

Call to Action published by VAH and 34 other medical association and expert committees

Check out the latest VAH ring trial report on the quantitative suspension test and E. hirae


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Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1398 extends the deadline for the European Commission’s review programme for the systematic examination of existing active substances used in biocidal products to 31 December 2030.


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How reliable are test results from 17 laboratories on the basis of EN 1500 for a hand rub based on 80% (w/w)?

 
Find out about the results of this VAH ringtrail based publication by Suchomel et al.
Publication

Evaluation of a microscale quantitative suspension test.

 
This method could be an alternative to the existing standard suspension test and one step toward more sustainability in disinfectant testing.
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Helsinki. For 2022 a EU-wide enforcement project found about 60 active substances in biocidal products that are not allowed on the EU, EEA and Swiss markets.

 
One in three of the checked products did not comply with at least one of the checked legal requirements.
More information on the ECHA website

Testing sporicidal activity according to European Standards: EN 17846:2023 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics

 
Quantitative test method for the evaluation of sporicidal activity against Clostridioides difficile on non-porous surfaces with mechanical action employing wipes in the medical area (4-field test) - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2)

VAH celebrates its 20th anniversary

 
VAH celebrates its 20th anniversary

Update of Requirements for VAH-Certification and Listing of Virucidal Claims Including the New Spectrum ‘Virucidal Activity PLUS’ for Surface Disinfectants.

 
Update