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 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)