Introducing our latest sanitiser product launched fresh from the lab – Biosan-19, a powerful COVID-19 disinfectant developed specifically for use in PPE disposal, waste & sanitary bins. Available in either a sheet or a card format, Biosan-19 provides a cost-effective method of de-odourising and sanitising waste bins, including sanitary bins and PPE disposal units. The powerful, natural germicide … Read More
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Why misleading disinfectant claims can harm you
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?
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?
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
9 things you didn’t know about feminine hygiene bins
Millions of women use feminine hygiene bins every single day without thinking twice, but are these units safe? Are you safe when using them? Research has shown that the sanitary waste in feminine hygiene bins can contain pathogens that are able to survive in untreated hygiene bins. Women who use these bins – and those who clean … Read More