As regulatory bodies and organisations such as Trading Standards and the ASA demand an ever increasing level of documentation to support product claims and to prove validity of use, so producers have to provide a body of evidence. We at MSL can assist in providing this evidence.

Test Methods include the following:-

BS EN 1276:2009

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Quantitive suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in the food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas – Test method and requirements

BS EN 1275:2005

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Quantitive suspension test for the evaluation of basic fungicidal or basic yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Test method and requirements

BS EN 1040:2005

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Quantitive suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Test method and requirements

BS EN 1650:2008

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Quantitive suspension test for the evaluation of fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Test method and requirements

BS EN 13704:2002

Chemical Disinfectants. Quantitive suspension test for the evaluation of sporicidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in the food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas – Test method and requirements

BS EN 13697:2001

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Quantitive non-porous surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics – Test method and requirements without mechanical action

BS EN 13727:2003

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Quantitive non-porous surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants for instruments used in the medical area – Test method and requirements

BS EN 1499:1997

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Hygienic handwash – Test method and requirements

BS EN 1500:1997

Chemical Disinfectants and Antiseptics. Hygienic handrub – Test method and requirements

Consumer Panel Testing

Most of our clients do not use animals to test their products, and this is an ethical stance we support. However, all toiletries and HHP products have to be subjected to a variety of tests, not only to show their compliance with current EU safety legislation, but also increasingly to support claims being made for their use.

We have at our disposal several teams of volunteers suitable for testing products such as shower gels, face and body creams, shampoos & conditioners etc. The service is both confidential and cost effective, and reporting procedures and methods will always be agreed in advance.