What is
Disinfectant Efficacy Testing?
Disinfectant efficacy testing is a process that assesses the ability of disinfectant products or methods to eliminate microorganisms from surfaces, water, or materials. It involves controlled laboratory experiments where test organisms are exposed to the disinfectant under standardized conditions. The effectiveness of the disinfectant is evaluated by measuring the reduction in microbial populations after exposure. This testing ensures that disinfectant products are capable of achieving specified levels of microbial reduction, thereby helping to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in various settings.
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Why Have Disinfectants Tested at CREM Co Labs?
- To develop effective and safe disinfectants: We assist companies in developing innovative, effective and safe products and technologies.
- To generate scientifically valid data for marketing and publishing: We generate scientifically valid data using standardized test protocols for product marketing purposes. We also collaborate with manufactures in publishing peer-reviewed papers in case of ground-breaking technologies.
- To register technologies with U.S., Canadian and other regulatory agencies: Our good laboratory compliant (GLP) testing is designed to enable product registration with regulatory agencies in North America and elsewhere.
- To obtain the best claims for your disinfectants: Our two-step model saves companies time and money via an initial and rigorous pre-assessment of their product or technology for its performance to meet the label claims. We then proceed with full-blown testing to generate data for product registration purposes.
- Our work complies with the requirements of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): We are accredited to conduct disinfectant testing compliant with the requirements of the OECD and acceptable in all of its 38 country member countries.
Examples of Our Services
Examples of our services include testing against:
- Vegetative bacteria (e.g., Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Enveloped and non-enveloped viruses (e.g., influenzavirus, coronavirusvirus, mouse norovirus, adenoviruses, rotaviruses)
- Filamentous (Aspergillus niger/braziliensis, Trichophyton interdigitale) and non-filamentous fungi (e.g., Candida albicans)
- Environmental mycobacteria (e.g., Mycobacteium terrae)
- Bacterial spore-formers (e.g., Bacillus subtilis and Clostrioides difficile)
In addition, we can assess technologies against wet and dry biofilms.
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What are
Our Advantages?
Here is a brief overview of our strengths:
- Accreditation and Certification: CREM Co Labs is under OECD GLP and its studies are acceptable by all country members of OECD
- Pre-assessment Program: Our technology pre-assessment program is designed to save you time and money.
- Expertise and Experience: Our long-standing and wide expertise can assist you in identifying and addressing technical issues related to your product/technology
- Leader in developing novel test protocols. Several novel disinfectant test protocols developed by us are now a part of prestigious standards-setting bodies such as ASTM International (www.astm.org) and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM; www.aham.org).
- Wide area of expertise. We have experience in and the facilities for working with all major groups of pathogens to assess physical and chemical agents to decontaminate environmental surfaces, indoor air and human hands
What about
our service flow?
Here is our routine service flow:
- Provide a free initial consultation on the product/technology to be assessed and its potential to meet the label claims
- Present a proposal for the project with a budget and time-lines for the Sponsor’s consideration
- Draw up a service contract for signatures by a representative from the Sponsor as well as CREM Co Labs
- Provide periodic updates to the Sponsor on work progress
- Finally provide the Sponsor with a detailed report
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Money & Time
At CREMCo Labs, we save your money and time by putting your technology under our pre-assessment testing. Our Pre-assessment program will clarify if your technology qualifies for registration or not, if yes we assure you get the best out of your technology when you are registered with EPA, FDA or Health Canada.
ABOUT US WE ARE THE
TRUSTED EXPERTS
Our EXPERT TEAM
Microbial Decontamination Researches
60%
We develop safer and more sustainable technologies as well as test protocols for environmental decontamination. We have devised several methods for testing disinfectants and hand hygiene agents.
ENVIRONMENTAL & CLINICAL BIOSENSORS
20%
We collaborate with universities and other research organizations to develop and refine cutting-edge technologies for the rapid and accurate detection of human pathogens in clinical and environmental samples.
AEROBIOLOGY
10%
CREM Co Labs has custom-built facilities as well as extensive experience for studying the fate of all major classes of human pathogens indoors and to assess technologies claiming air decontamination.
WHAT SPEAK PEOPLE
We've worked with CREMCO on many projects including regulatory submissions, product development & verification, etc. The team, especially Dr. Zargar and Dr. Sattar, provide input that is practical and insightful. Communication is always transparent, and delays are generally due to forces outside the lab. When delays occurred CREMCO worked with us to mitigate the impact on the overall timeline.
In response to the need for improved indoor air quality amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, our ZenGUARD™ antimicrobial coated HVAC filter was awarded a Candian Government contract which aimed to demonstrate a substantial reduction in airborne pathogens without compromising airflow rates. Partnering with CREMCO, experts in bioaerosol testing, was instrumental in developing and executing this novel testing protocol. We highly recommend working with CREMCO Laboratories.
I'm pleased to offer this testimonial for CREMCO Lab. Their expertise in antimicrobial testing, microbicide efficacy assessment, and air decontamination technology evaluation is exceptional. Their precision & scientific rigor have enhanced our product understanding, shaping our research through their meticulous real-world simulations and testing programs.