NEN EN 14348 : 2005

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
  5.1 Principle
  5.2 Materials and reagents
  5.3 Apparatus and glassware
  5.4 Preparation of test organism suspensions and
       product test solutions
  5.5 Procedure for assessing the mycobactericidal
       activity of the product
  5.6 Experimental data and calculation
  5.7 Verification of methodology
  5.8 Expression of results and precision
  5.9 Interpretation of results - conclusion
  5.10 Test report
Annex A (informative) Referenced strains in national
                       collections
Annex B (informative) Suitable neutralizers
Annex C (informative) Graphical representations of the
                       test method
Annex D (informative) Example of a typical test report
Annex E (informative) Information on the application and
                       interpretation of European standards
                       on chemical disinfectants and antiseptics
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this document addressing
                       essential requirements or other
                       provisions of EU Directives
Bibliography

Specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for mycobactericidal (or tuberculocidal) activity of chemical disinfectant products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water - or in the case of ready-to-use products - with water.