Biocidal Product Testing Laboratory

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Biocidal Product Testing Laboratory

Biocidal Product Research

Biocides provide effective protection against the attack and destruction of microorganisms. Protected materials are more durable and require less renewal or replacement thanks to the applied biocides. In this respect, biocides also contribute to sustainability.

Biocidal Product Testing Laboratory

Today, research and development studies in the field of biocides continue. Before a biocidal product containing a new active substance can be marketed in the European Union countries, the active substance must be registered. Only after the active ingredient is approved, any biocidal product based on it is approved, so few new active ingredients are being developed. Instead, a method that combines different active ingredients is followed. In this way, the weaknesses of one active ingredient are covered by the strengths of another.

The purpose of biocide products is to kill microorganisms or prevent their growth. Naturally, like other chemical compounds, it affects people and the environment and poses a certain risk. However, this is extensively tested during the approval processes. In this way, compliance with legal requirements is ensured and it is accepted that the active substances and biocide products in its content are safe.

Biocidal products with highly sensitizing properties and certain carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic substances in their compounds are subjected to special examinations by advanced laboratories.

Current regulations normally do not allow certain carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic substances for reproduction, unless certain criteria justify an exemption.

That is, in certain cases, the risks to humans, animals or the environment are negligible under realistic worst-case use conditions, and the active substance is absolutely necessary to prevent or control a possible danger to human or animal health.

What are Biocidal Product Groups?

Biocidal products are classified by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in four main groups:

  • disinfectants
    • PT01 Human hygiene (products whose primary purpose is to disinfect the skin or scalp
    • PT02 Disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals
    • PT03 Veterinary hygiene disinfectants
    • PT04 Food and feed area disinfectants
    • PT05 Drinking water disinfectants
  • Savers
    • PT06 Preservatives for products during storage (in-box protectors)
    • PT07 Film protectors
    • PT08 Wood preservatives
    • PT09 Fiber, leather, rubber and polymerized material protectors
    • PT10 Building material protectors
    • PT11 Preservatives for liquid cooling and processing systems
    • PT12 Slimicides
    • PT13 Metalworking or coolant preservatives
  • Pest control
    • PT14 Rodenticides
    • PT15 Avicides
    • PT16 Molluscicides, vermicides and other products for invertebrates
    • PT17 Piskicides
    • PT18 Products to control insecticides, acaricides and other arthropods
    • PT19 Repellents and attractants
    • PT20 Vertebrates control
  • Other biocidal products
    • PT21 Antifouling products
    • PT22 Embalming and taxidermy fluids

Biocidal Product Tests

Biocides are generally used for disinfection. However, they are known to have toxic, carcinogenic or endocrine disrupting properties. Studies show that there is an expanding market for various types of biocides. At the same time, however, serious health and environmental events such as poisoning and pollution are recognized. There are serious gaps in risk management for biocidal products. Today, some non-governmental organizations argue that there are visible deficiencies in achieving current environmental and health standards, and are working to establish an innovative biocide legislation that ensures the consistent removal of hazardous substances and to develop strong alternatives.

Thousands of consumers, workers and professional users have been exposed to acute poisoning in recent years. European Union countries have been affected by the application of biocides. Nevertheless, there are significant data gaps and the actual situation remains uncertain.

The term biocide means that it kills a living organism. Biocidal products show biological and chemical effects on microorganisms such as harmful bacteria, viruses or fungi, insects such as houseflies, mosquitoes or cockroaches, and rodents such as mice with the active ingredients they contain. Products that do not contain active substances are products that are used for biocidal purposes, do not contain active substances, but physically show their effects through mechanical, electronic, electrical, ultrasonic and similar ways.

All biocidal products, whether they contain active ingredients or not, must be tested before they are offered to consumers. Mainly these tests include:

  • Physical and chemical tests
  • Short and long term and accelerated stability tests, if any
  • Long-term and stability tests after opening the package
  • Irritation tests of products
  • Biological and microbiological activity tests
  • Toxicological and ecotoxicological tests

A risk assessment report is prepared with these test results.

The prerequisite for the approval of products covered by the relevant legal regulations is evidence of their sufficient effectiveness. Approved disinfection procedures are applied in developed laboratories. In addition, laboratory tests are used to evaluate disinfectant washing procedures and disinfectants that require consideration of different requirements and specifications.

Our organization, among numerous testing, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies, provides biocidal product testing services to requesting organizations within the framework of national and international standards, with a trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment.

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