DIN EN 1500

Abstract

This European Standard specifies a test method simulating practical conditions for establishing whether a product for hygienic handrub reduces the release of transient microbial flora on hands when rubbed onto the artificially contaminated hands of volunteers. <br>NOTE 1 Attention is drawn to the fact that tests on human volunteers are the subject of legal provisions in certain European countries/regions. <br>This European Standard applies to products for hygienic handrub for use in areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example: <br>-&#160;in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions, <br>-&#160;in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes; <br>and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patient. <br>EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations". <br>NOTE 2 This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 2 test.