VAH: Association of Applied Hygiene.

The objectives.

The Association of Applied Hygiene aims to provide safe and easy guidance for the selection and use of chemical disinfectants. It publishes a List of Disinfectants as a reference and it develops and publishes methods for efficacy testing of antiseptics and disinfectants.

VAH Facts

In brief:
A story of success.

The Association of Applied Hygiene (VAH) was founded on November 11, 2003. Its purpose is to consolidate competence in applied hygiene.

Membership.
VAH brings together individual experts as well as Scientific Societies and Professional Associations in the areas of hygiene and infection prevention, public health, and infectiology.

Promotion.
VAH promotes a scientific approach while taking into consideration all aspects of practical application in the study and implementation of infection control issues and measures. This includes the elaboration of test protocols and evaluation standards for decontamination, disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization procedures.

Education.
In addition, VAH takes a special interest in organizing lectures and meetings for advanced education in the field of applied hygiene.

News.

03/20/2025 12:07

Participate in the consultation phase for ethanol as an active substance for biocides before 28 April 2025 and show why ethanol is indispensable for managing critical health or environmental threats and with no alternatives

Guidance for filling out the form (PDF)

02/26/2025 13:25

On 26 February, the Association of Applied Hygiene established a new commission: the Commission on Hygiene in Practice

This commission will address user questions and challenges in applied hygiene, with a particular focus on cleaning, disinfection, and processing both within and beyond the medical field.

02/25/2025 13:27