Why misleading disinfectant claims can harm you

8th September 2016By Genesis BiosciencesLatest News, Mythbusters

We recently looked at the ISO process for testing disinfectants to ensure they’re effective in doing what they say they do. However, despite this 3 phase process being well established, many companies wriggle around measures when validating their formulations and make ambiguous disinfectant claims. It seems that some products make performance claims that sound scientifically robust, knowing that it’s … Read More

How should we test disinfectants?

8th September 2016By Genesis BiosciencesLatest News, Mythbusters

Disinfectants. Found everywhere from a supermarket shelf to our own Genesis Biosciences laboratory – but how do we know they work? We’re taking a look at the methods of disinfectant testing, and the claims made by companies who don’t always stick to the rules. In the video below from Campden BRI, the various methods of … Read More

Are sanitary bin liner consumables protecting users?

27th July 2016By Genesis BiosciencesLatest News, Press Release

We’re asking for more in-depth scientific data to support claims made for ‘anti-microbial’ sanitary bin liner consumables. With on-site liner exchange services, sanitary bin liner consumables are often complimented with an antimicrobial consumable which acts as a disinfectant to protect users until the bin liner is replaced again. Other manufacturers combine these two elements with a … Read More