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Published on 27 May 2025

Requirements for disinfectants

Requirements regarding efficacy data, special cases, etc., in the context of Authorisations AN.

Authorisation AN procedure for disinfectants

Authorisation procedure for biocidal products with proof of efficacy

Comments on the legal situation regarding disinfectants

The designated use of a disinfectant basically determines the law to which it is subject. The designated use also determines the authority with which the disinfectant must be registered.

Efficacy dossier

Requirements for efficacy tests and the applicable standards.

Disinfectant active substances

Pathogenic microorganisms. The reasons for the large variety of disinfectants.

Disinfectants with required efficacy dossier

This overview lists the products for which an efficacy dossier is required.

Explanations for the testing and the evaluation of chemical disinfectants