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Issue 13
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Viroxy takes a look at how disinfectant manufacturers can help parents prevent hand, foot and mouth disease from spreading.

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Issue 12
Difference in Test Method Between European Norm and TGA Disinfectant Test

Difference in Test Method Between European Norm and TGA Disinfectant Test

The Australian regulation requires disinfectants registered for use in the Land Down Under to pass TGA Disinfectant Test.

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Issue 11
An Opportunity Not to be Missed

An Opportunity Not to be Missed

Local manufacturers, join our seminar Microbiological Testing 101: An Introduction to Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing to learn the basics

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Issue 10
EN 16615:2015 - One Step Closer to Evaluating the Efficacy of Disinfectant Wipes Better

EN 16615:2015 - One Step Closer to Evaluating the Efficacy of Disinfectant Wipes Better

EN 16615 or 4-field test will become mandatory for disinfectant wipes when the revised EN 14885:2015 comes into effect soon in 2018

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Issue 9
4 Disinfectant Wipes Proven to be Effective Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

4 Disinfectant Wipes Proven to be Effective Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Viroxy conducted an independent test to determine the effectiveness of disinfectant wipes from 4 different brands against one common pathogen, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Issue 8
The Case for Disinfectants - 6 Reasons Antibiotics are Not Your Best Friends

The Case for Disinfectants - 6 Reasons Antibiotics are Not Your Best Friends

Viroxy analyses our options in managing healthcare associated infections and explains the reasons to practice proper infection prevention methods to limit antibiotics dependence.

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Issue 7
An Introduction to prEN 16777:2016 - Provisional Norm for Virucidal Activity in Surface Disinfectants

An Introduction to prEN 16777:2016 - Provisional Norm for Virucidal Activity in Surface Disinfectants

The introduction of prEN 16777:2016 heralds a better approach in testing the virucidal activity of surface disinfectants intended for use in the medical area.

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Issue 6
We Have Extended Our Disinfectant Efficacy Testing Scope to Include 23 ENs!

We Have Extended Our Disinfectant Efficacy Testing Scope to Include 23 ENs!

We now offer almost all disinfectant efficacy tests according to the European Norms under the scope of ISO/IEC 17025

What are they?
Issue 5
Viroxy Internship Program - Fare Thee Well, Adina!

Viroxy Internship Program - Fare Thee Well, Adina!

Viroxy inaugurated our first internship program in May 2017 and welcomed our first intern, Ms. Adina to a steep learning curve.

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Issue 4
New Team Member - Suhana

New Team Member - Suhana

We recently brought another learned microbiologist into our fold to strengthen our team and serve you even better.

Meet Suhana
Issue 3
Suspension Test And Carrier Test For Disinfectants According To European Norms

Suspension Test And Carrier Test For Disinfectants According To European Norms

Suspension and carrier tests are two significant test methods listed in EN 14885:2015 to determine if a disinfectant is effective.

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Issue 2
Of Corruption, Greed And Tragedy

Of Corruption, Greed And Tragedy

An entire nation suffered loss and misery when one man completely disregarded prevailing standards in infection control.

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Issue 1
The One Norm Every Manufacturer Of Disinfectants In Europe Should Know - EN 14885:2015

The One Norm Every Manufacturer Of Disinfectants In Europe Should Know - EN 14885:2015

A transparent and fixed standard applied across the board allows false claims to be proven swiftly and the perpetrators brought to justice.

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