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How to choose a disinfectant

First goal: security

The use of disinfectant products is an essential tool in the fight against Coronavirus and communicable diseases. They are the cornerstone of all cleaning and disinfection protocols. However, when choosing a product, the user is confused about a wide and inaccurate supplier offering.

Disinfectant classification:

Regulation (EU) 528/2012, Biocidal Products Regulation, regulates the marketing and use of biocides used to protect individuals and animals, as well as materials or articles against harmful organisms, such as pests or bacteria, through the action of active substances containing such biocides. This Regulation aims to improve the functioning of the biocidal products market in the EU, ensuring a high level of protection for people and the environment.

Number Product type Description
Main group 1: Disinfectants
These types of biocides exclude cleaning biocides that do not pursue a biocidal effect, including liquid and powder detergents and similar products.
TP 1 Human hygiene The products in this group are biocides used for human hygiene purposes, which are applied to or in contact with the skin or scalp for the primary purpose of disinfecting the skin or scalp.
TP 2 Disinfectants and alguicides not intended for direct application to people or animals Used for disinfection of surfaces, materials, equipment and furniture that are not used in direct contact with food or feed. Areas of use include, but are noted, swimming pools, aquariums, bathing water and others; air conditioning systems, and the walls and floors of private or public places, industrial areas and other areas intended for professional activities. Used for air disinfection, water not intended for human or animal consumption, chemical toilets, wastewater, hospital and land waste. Used as alguicides for the treatment of swimming pools, aquariums and other waters and for the repair treatment of building materials. Intended to be incorporated into textiles, fabrics, masks, paints and other articles or materials in order to obtain articles treated with disinfectant properties.
TP 3 Veterinary hygiene Used for veterinary hygiene purposes, such as disinfectants, disinfectant soaps, oral or body hygiene products or with antimicrobial functions.

Used for disinfection of materials and surfaces related to the accommodation or transport of animals.

TP 4 Food and feed Used in the disinfection of equipment, containers, consumer utensils, surfaces or pipes related to the production, transport, storage or consumption of food or feed (including drinking water) for people and animals.

Used to impregnate materials that may be in contact with food.

TP 5 Drinking water Used for the disinfection of drinking water, both for people and animals.

At Higiene Factory we advise you on the correct use of disinfectants and offer products with the highest certified guarantee on European standards.

Manuel Pons Sanchez – Director Export PRODER SA