EN 1499:1997

EN 1499:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handwash - Test method and requirements (phase 2/step 2)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies a method of test simulating practical conditions for establishing whether a product for hygienic handwash reduces the release of transient flora according to the requirements when used for washing the artificially contaminated hands of volunteers. This European Standard applies to products for hygienic handwash for use in areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, forexample: - in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions; - in clinics of schools, of kindergardens and of nursing homes.

This European Standard specifies a method of test simulating practical conditions for establishing whether a product for hygienic handwash reduces the release of transient flora according to the requirements when used for washing the artificially contaminated hands of volunteers. This European Standard applies to products for hygienic handwash for use in areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, forexample: - in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions; - in clinics of schools, of kindergardens and of nursing homes.

EN 1499:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.080 - Sterilization and disinfection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1499:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1499:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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