A brief history of European harmonization of disinfectant testing - a Dutch view ; Die europäische Harmonisierung der Desinfektionsmittel - Testverfahren aus der Sicht eines Niederländers

Since 1970 we know in Europe that, by engaging in intensive dialog and constructive cooperation it is possible to achieve a generally acceptable test procedure, despite the many divergent approaches taken by the different countries. When in 1966 I began my career as a microbiologist, different procedures were used in all countries to test the efficacy of disinfectants. The results of such tests did not at all lend themselves to comparison. One of the most important requirements to be addressed to a future, generally acceptable procedure was naturally that the results should be reproducible. To... Mehr ...