What is BS 8628 - Quantitative testing of automated ultraviolet disinfection activities about?
BS 8628 discusses disinfection using ultraviolet radiation. The aim of the BS 8628 is to provide the best industrial practice to ensure the efficiency of ultraviolet disinfection equipment.
BS 8628 specifies a method of determining the disinfection capability of processes for enclosures in the human health, veterinary, food, industrial and institutional sectors using ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
The objective of the processes concerned is to disinfect the surfaces of the overall area, including the
external surfaces, of the equipment contained in such enclosures.
BS 8628 is applicable to UV disinfection systems for which microbicidal activity is
claimed against the following types of microorganism:
- Vegetative bacteria, including mycobacteria
- Bacterial spores
- Yeasts
- Fungal spores
- Viruses
- Bacteriophages
Note 1: Air disinfection products and water disinfection-based systems are excluded from the scope of BS 8628.
Note 2: Manually-applied (i.e. hand-held) UV systems are excluded.
Note 3: Continuous throughput conveyor type systems, such as food packaging systems, which typically achieve low decimal log reductions are also excluded.
Who is BS 8628 - Quantitative testing of automated ultraviolet disinfection activities for?
BS 8628 on quantitative testing of automated ultraviolet disinfection activities is useful for:
- UV disinfection systems manufacturers
- Testing laboratories
- Product design engineers
- Quality control
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS 8628 - Quantitative testing of automated ultraviolet disinfection activities?
UV radiation is a known disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous surfaces. The UV technology was used for many years.
BS 8628 specifies a standard method for confirming under controlled laboratory conditions that automated ultraviolet (UV) radiation systems meet the efficacy objectives for which they are intended and to allow cross-comparison of different systems based on a defined surface-to emitter distance and direct line-of-sight application. This evaluates the efficacy of UV systems based on direct line-of sight application of UV to a surface.