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Biocidal Validation Unit (BVU)
Biocidal Validation Unit (BVU)
SANAS-Accredited Chemical Disinfectant Efficacy Testing & Validation
Advancing Product Safety Through Accredited Biocidal Testing
The Biocidal Validation Unit at Envirocare Laboratory provides comprehensive SANAS-accredited chemical disinfectant efficacy testing and validation services for manufacturers across the food, healthcare, veterinary, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
Whether you are developing a new disinfectant, validating product claims, preparing for regulatory approval or meeting customer specifications, our experienced microbiologists deliver scientifically robust testing using internationally recognised SANS and EN standards.
Supported by our SANAS-accredited Flexible Scope, the Biocidal Validation Unit offers a broad range of accredited efficacy testing to help manufacturers demonstrate product performance with confidence.
Why Choose Envirocare’s Biocidal Validation Unit (BVU)?
Choosing the right laboratory is about more than obtaining test results, it’s about partnering with a team that understands your industry, your regulatory requirements and your product development goals.
At Envirocare, we combine scientific expertise, internationally recognised testing methods and SANAS accreditation to provide reliable, defensible results that support compliance, product registration and customer confidence.
Our Advantages
- SANAS-accredited testing performed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Expanded Flexible Scope Accreditation, providing access to a broader range of recognised disinfectant efficacy methods.
- Comprehensive testing capabilities covering bactericidal, fungicidal, yeasticidal, virucidal, sporicidal and surface efficacy.
- Technical guidance to help select the most appropriate testing standard for your product.
- Fast turnaround times for routine methods.
- Experienced microbiologists committed to delivering high-quality scientific support.
Our Services
The BVU provides efficacy testing for a wide range of products, including:
- Chemical Disinfectants
- Antiseptics
- Detergents
- Hard Surface Disinfectants
- Veterinary Disinfectants
- Food Contact Surface Disinfectants
- Industrial Hygiene Products
Our services include:
- Bactericidal Efficacy Testing
- Fungicidal Efficacy Testing
- Yeasticidal Efficacy Testing
- Virucidal Efficacy Testing
- Sporicidal Efficacy Testing
- Surface Efficacy Testing
Accredited Testing Standards
Our laboratory performs recognised SANS and EN efficacy methods for products intended for food, industrial, domestic, institutional, medical and veterinary applications.
Food, Industrial, Domestic & Institutional
- SANS 51276 / EN 1276 – Bactericidal Efficacy
- SANS 51650 / EN 1650 – Fungicidal & Yeasticidal Efficacy
- SANS 53697 / EN 13697 – Surface Efficacy
- SANS 53704 / EN 13704 – Sporicidal Efficacy
- Virucidal testing available within our accredited Flexible Scope.*
Medical Applications
- EN 13727 – Bactericidal Efficacy
- EN 13624 – Fungicidal & Yeasticidal Efficacy
- EN 17126 – Sporicidal Efficacy
- EN 17387 – Surface Efficacy
Veterinary Applications
- EN 1656 – Bactericidal Efficacy
- EN 1657 – Fungicidal & Yeasticidal Efficacy
- EN 16437 – Surface Bactericidal Efficacy
- EN 16438 – Surface Fungicidal & Yeasticidal Efficacy
*Available within the defined boundaries of Envirocare’s SANAS-accredited Flexible Scope.
Industries We Support
Our testing services support manufacturers and organisations operating across a broad range of industries, including:
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Veterinary & Animal Health
- Agriculture
- Cleaning Chemical Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Industrial Hygiene
- Institutional Cleaning
- Consumer Products
Flexible Scope Accreditation
As testing requirements evolve, manufacturers need a laboratory that can evolve with them.
Envirocare’s SANAS-accredited Flexible Scope enables the BVU to incorporate additional recognised efficacy methods within defined technical boundaries while maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
For our clients, this means access to a broader range of accredited testing services, greater flexibility and confidence that your testing partner is equipped to meet changing regulatory and industry requirements.
Supporting Product Development & Compliance
Our testing supports:
- Product Development
- Product Registration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Specifications
- Product Performance Claims
- Export Requirements
- Research & Development
Whether you’re launching a new product or validating an existing formulation, our team is committed to providing accurate, reliable and accredited laboratory data to support your success.