In the ISO 21702 standard developed by the International Standards Organization (ISO), test methods for measuring the antiviral activity of antiviral treated products on plastics and other non-porous surfaces against certain viruses are presented. The full name of this standard is as follows: ISO 21702: 2019 Measurement of antiviral activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces.
In general, antivirals are pharmacological agents used against viral infections. It is used to control or eradicate viral infection. In other words, antivirals are drugs that are effective against viruses and prevent the harmful effects of viruses. Within the framework of the implementation of the said standard, antiviral refers to the situation where the number of infectious virus particles on the surfaces of the products is reduced. Antiviral agent means the agent that reduces the number of infectious virus on the surface of the products. Antiviral activity means the fight against viruses.
Antibacterial-treated porous and non-porous products are widely accepted among consumers, with functions and hygienic properties different from those of conventional materials in terms of material protection. Consumers are concerned about the presence of harmful microorganisms in or on various materials. Therefore, such products have gained great importance.
The ISO 21702 standard is one of the highly demanded antiviral surface test methods to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of antiviral treated products such as plastics, coating materials, ceramics, natural and artificial leather and rubber and other non-porous surfaces.
The measurement method for determining antibacterial activity on non-porous products is included in the ISO 22196 standard (ISO 22196 Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces).
The measurement method for determining the antibacterial activity on porous products (textiles) is included in the ISO 20743 standard (ISO 20743 Textile - Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products).
The measurement method for determining the antiviral activity on porous products (textiles) is included in the ISO 18184 standard (ISO 18184 Textile - Determination of the antiviral activity of textile products).
Processing viruses and host cells is potentially dangerous work and requires a high degree of technical proficiency. In this respect, the test methods included in the ISO 21702 standard should be performed by trained personnel.
Our organization, which has been trying to support businesses from every sector with the test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it has carried out in a wide range for years, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, within the framework of glove testing services, in accordance with ISO 21702 standard, on plastics and other non-porous surfaces. It also provides services for measuring antiviral activity.
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