Disinfectant Efficacy Testing Study Design & Data Interpretation for the U.S. EPA

When developing a disinfectant or sanitizer (herein referred to as disinfectant) for use on environmental surfaces, the Sponsor must first develop and support a label claim based upon guidelines set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In order to substantiate the claim the Sponsor is planning to make on their label, they must perform one, or more, evaluations as dictated by the EPA.

The goal of this presentation is to provide a general overview of disinfectant efficacy testing and to provide a detailed methodology to assist in designing studies for submission to the EPA that accurately represent facility procedures and ensure the OCSPP guidance is being followed (more on that later). As we go over the testing methodologies and strategies, test method acceptance criteria and interpretation of disinfectant efficacy study results will also be discussed. Specifically, we aim to provide insight into how the results of a disinfectant efficacy evaluation for submission to the EPA will be gathered, interpreted, and best presented for the Sponsor’s submission.

Attendees will learn:
• Study Design – how to choose parameters that are representative of your facility while meeting regulatory expectations
• Differences between quantitative and qualitative data for submission
• Interpretation of results – translating data gathered into useful information on the efficacy of the disinfectant