DETERMINATION OF THE MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF DISINFECTANT AND ANTISEPTIC PRODUCED IN LUTH

Abstract

Antiseptics and disinfectants are crucial tools for lowering the population of germs and, therefore, the number of diseases. Antimicrobial activity testing is done using a variety of techniques, many of which are unstandardized, unvalidated, and lacking in suitable controls. In response to these concerns, a number of European Standards (EN) have been created that outline the test procedures for determining whether chemical disinfectants or antiseptic products possess the proper virucidal, fungicidal, yeasticidal, mycobactericidal, or tuberculocidal activity. The 17 ENs pertaining to the assessment of the previously indicated antibacterial activity of preparations intended for the medical field are briefly discussed in this narrative overview,
together with current publications on the subject. Tests on suspension and carriers have been conducted in both unclean and clean
environments to replicate medical settings. Furthermore, research on biocides for hand antisepsis, surfaces disinfection—including
airborne disinfection—and medical device and textile disinfection has shown a broad variety of uses for these standards. It has been
underappreciated how important normative papers are when examining the antibacterial activity of disinfectants and antiseptics to
prevent infections. This narrative review identifies a research need and attempts to urge scientists to do antimicrobial activity testing in
accordance with verified ENs. It also seeks to increase knowledge of the many standardized biocidal activity tests available in the medical field. We also take note of the newly created European Pharmacopoeia monograph, which pertains to evaluating antiseptics that are categorized as therapeutic items for bactericidal and fungicidal action.