Viroxy Blog
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Issue 13
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Viroxy takes a look at how disinfectant manufacturers can help parents prevent hand, foot and mouth disease from spreading.
Find out more Issue 12
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.
Learn more Issue 11
An Opportunity Not to be Missed
Local manufacturers, join our seminar Microbiological Testing 101: An Introduction to Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing to learn the basics
Register Now! Issue 10
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
Find out why Issue 9
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.
Read more Issue 8
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.
Explain further Issue 7
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.
Tell me why Issue 6
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 inaugurated our first internship program in May 2017 and welcomed our first intern, Ms. Adina to a steep learning curve.
Find out how she did Issue 4
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 and carrier tests are two significant test methods listed in EN 14885:2015 to determine if a disinfectant is effective.
Explain the tests Issue 2
Of Corruption, Greed And Tragedy
An entire nation suffered loss and misery when one man completely disregarded prevailing standards in infection control.
Read what happened Issue 1
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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