Originally Aired - Wednesday, November 15 • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Location: Innovation Showcase and Theater- Booth #2247
Title: Regulations and Best Practices for Testing Antimicrobial Devices and Chemistries
Description:
Antimicrobial products break the infection transmission cycle in the built environment, making them critical tools in the maintenance of any building. The regulations covering the testing and sale of antimicrobial products varies enormously by product type, and spans several federal regulatory agencies. Some products are heavily regulated while others are effectively unregulated. Accordingly, some testing must be GLP-compliant and conducted using standard methods and other testing is at the discretion of the producer - including performance criteria. This presentation will provide a brief overview of current antimicrobial technologies, a list of product categories so manufacturers know where they fit, a description of the regulatory paradigm for each category and a brief overview of required or conventional testing, as well as a few tips to maximize the client experience at any contract microbiology testing lab. While most relevant to manufacturers, the talk will provide facility managers, infection preventionists, and anybody else interested in how antimicrobial products are certified with a behind-the-scenes look.
Type: Innovation Theater & Showcase
Target Audience: Facility Managers and Supervisors,Scientists and Researchers,Sourcing (Buyers/Purchasing/R&D),Specialists (Flooring/Restoration/Disinfection/etc.)
