Antimicrobial Test AOAC Method
AOAC 961.02 is an applicable test method for evaluating the effectiveness of a disinfectant on hard and non-porous surfaces and environmental areas. This method is very sensitive and must be carried out in a sufficient area to obtain good results.
How SIG can help
SIG Laboratory can perform antimicrobial tests according to standard AOAC methods.
| Method | Application |
| AOAC 961.02 2012 | Air freshener |
| AOAC 961.02 2012 | Car freshener |
| AOAC 961.02 2012 | Liquid disinfectant |
| AOAC 961.02 2012 | Air Purifier |
Method of Analysis
The method used in the analysis of antimicrobials in the AOAC method is surface challenge testing.
This method is suitable for disinfectants that do not require dilution and are designed for aerosol or spray applications. The method used is semi-quantitative.
Several microorganisms can be tested:
- Bacillus cereus
- Bacillus sp
- Bacillus subtilis
- Enterobacter aerogenes
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Enterococcus hirae
- Escherichia coli
- Klebsiella pneumonia
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Pseudomonas sp
- Salmonella sp
- Salmonella typhimurium
- Shigella sonnei
- Shigella sp
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Streptococcus sp.
- Vibrio cholerae
- Aspergillus niger (Mold)
- Aspergillus brasiliensis (Mold)
- Candida albicans (Yeast)
Library of Knowledge
SIG & Resistomap in Action – Workshop Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
In line with our commitment to creating a safer world, SIG and Resistomap May 31st, 2023, successfully held training on monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in water samples.The workshop was guided directly by Mr. Jesse Majlander,the Operations Manager of...
Verification Visit by the Indonesian Agency of Fish Quarantine, Quality Control, and Safety of Fishery Products (BKIPM) at SIG
SIG as a laboratory that conducts fishery products testing received a visit from the Indonesian Agency of Fish Quarantine, Quality Control, and Safety of Fishery Products (BKIPM) on May 31st, 2023, at SIG Central Lab located at Jl. Rasamala No. 20 Bogor City.This...
SIG successfully explained the importance of Sulfuryl Fluoride (SF) analysis at the Asia Pacific Food Analysis Forum (APFAN) 2023
On Wednesday 24 May 2023, SIG through its representative, Insan Patria as the supervisor of the research division, had the opportunity to present about the importance of conducting Sulfuryl Fluoride (SF) tests on rice in the Asia Pacific Food Analysis Forum (APFAN)...
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