Staphylococcus aureus

Filteration efficiancy (Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) of Medical Face Mask Materials, Using a Biological Aerosol of Staphylococcus aureus. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method F 2101-07). Detection of S. aureus (Cosmetics - Microbiology - Detection of Staphylococcus aureus. London, UK: British Standards Institution, British Standard BS ISO 22718:2006). Efficacy testing (Standard Quantitative Carrier Test Method to Evaluate the Bactericidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal, and Sporicidal Potencies of Liquid Chemical Microbicides. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2111-05; Standard Test Method for Determining the Acivity of Incorporated Antimicrobial Agent(s) In Polymeric or Hydrophobic Materials . West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2180-01; Standard Quantitative Disk Carrier Test Method for Determining the Bactericidal, Virucidal, Fungicidal, Mycobactericidal and Sporicidal Activities of Liquid Chemical Germicides. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2197-02; Cosmetics - Microbiology - Enumeration and detection of aerobic mesophilic bacteria. London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS ISO 21149:2006). Inhibition testing (Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Antimicrobial Formulations by the Agar Patch Technique. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 1882-05; Textile fabrics --- Determination of antibacterial activity --- Agar diffusion plate test. London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN ISO 20645:2004). Media testing (British Pharmacopoeia Commission Test for sterility. London, UK:British Pharmacopoeia Commission, British Pharmacopoeia Appendix XVI A, 2003; British Pharmacopoeia Commission Tests for microbial contamination. London, UK:British Pharmacopoeia Commission, British Pharmacopoeia Appendix XVI B, 2003; European Pharmacopoeia Commission Microbial contamination of products not required to comply with the test for sterility (total viable aerobic count). Strasbourg, France:European Pharmacopoeia Commission, European Pharmacopoeia EP 2.6.12, 1997; European Pharmacopoeia Commission Microbial contamination of products not required to comply with the test for sterility (tests for specified micro-organisms). Nutritive and selective properties of the media and validity of the test for specified micro-organisms. Strasbourg, France:European Pharmacopoeia Commission, European Pharmacopoeia EP 2.6.13, 1997; U.S. Pharmacopeia Dietary Supplement Chapters: <2021> MICROBIAL ENUMERATION TESTS-NUTRITIONAL AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS . Rockville, MD:U.S. Pharmacopeia USP USP28-NF23, 2005; Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs--Guidelines on preparation and production of culture media-- Part 2: Practical guidelines on performance testing of culture media.. Geneva (Switzerland):International Organization for Standardization/ANSI, ISO ISO 11133-2:2003; Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs --- Guidelines on preparation and production of culture media --- Part 2: Practical guidelines on performance testing of culture media - Annex B: Recommended test microorganisms for commonly used culture media. London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard DD CEN ISO/TS 11133:2003). Preparatory test control (U.S. Pharmacopeia Dietary Supplement Chapters: <2021> MICROBIAL ENUMERATION TESTS-NUTRITIONAL AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS . Rockville, MD:U.S. Pharmacopeia, USP USP28-NF23, 2005). Quality control strain (Microbial limit test. Tokyo, Japan:Japanese Pharmacopoeia, JP Jp14e.part I.35; Microbial limit test for crude drugs. Tokyo, Japan:Japanese Pharmacopoeia, JP JP14e.part I.36; Preservatives-effectiveness test. Tokyo, Japan:Japanese Pharmacopoeia, JP JP14e.part II.12; Ophthalmic optics--Contact lens care products--Microbiological requirements and test methods for products and regimens for hygienic management of contact lenses. Geneva (Switzerland):International Organization for Standardization/ANSI, ISO ISO 14729:2001; Ophthalmic optics--Contact lens care products--Antimicrobial preservative efficacy testing and guidance on determining discard date. Geneva (Switzerland):International Organization for Standardization/ANSI, ISO ISO 14730:2000). Testing antimicrobial agents ( Standard Practice for Evaluation of Pre-saturated or Impregnated Towelettes for Hard Surface Disinfection . West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2362-04; Standard Test Method for Using Seeded-Agar for the Screening Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity In Carpets. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2471-05). Testing antimicrobial handwashing formulations (Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Hygienic Handwash and Handrub Agents using the Fingerpads of Adult Subjects. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2276-03E01).Testing disinfectants (AOAC International Germicidal and detergent sanitizing action of disinfectants. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International;AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 960.09; AOAC International Bacteriostatic activity of laundry additive disinfectants. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International;AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 972.04; AOAC International Testing disinfectants against Staphylococcus aureus, phenol coefficient method. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International, AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 955.12; AOAC International Chlorine (available) in disinfectants, germicidal equivalent concentration. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International, AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 955.16; AOAC International Testing disinfectants against Staphylococcus aureus, hard surface carrier test method. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International, AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 991.48; US General Services Administration Disinfectant, general purpose (liquid phenolic type). Washington, DC:US General Services Administration,Commercial Item Description A-A-1438A, 1997; US General Services Administration Disinfectant-detergent, general purpose (phenolic type). Washington, DC:US General Services Administration, Commercial Item Description A-A-1439A, 1998; US General Services Administration Disinfectant-detergent, general purpose (iodophor). Washington, DC:US General Services Administration, Commercial Item Description A-A-1440, 1981; US General Services Administration Disinfectant, general purpose (quaternary ammonium compound). Washington, DC:US General Services Administration, Commercial Item Description A-A-1441B, 2005; US General Services Administration Disinfectant-detergent, general purpose (quaternary ammonium compound). Washington, DC:US General Services Administration, Commercial Item Description A-A-1443A, 1998; AOAC International Germicidal spray products as disinfectants. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International, AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 961.02; Testing Disinfectants against Staphylococcus aureus, Use-Dilution Methods. Gaithersburg, MD:AOAC International, AOAC "Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International" 955.15; Disinfectants for Use on Hard Surfaces. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-1, 1982; Confimatory Efficacy Data Requirements. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-5, 1982; Laundry Additives--Disinfection and Saitization. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-13, 1980; Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2274-03; Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants for Use in High Efficiency Washing Operations . West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2406-04). testing sanitizers (ASTM International StandardTest Method for Efficacy of Sanitizers Recommended for Inanimate Non-Food Contact Surfaces. West Conshohocken, PA; Carpet Sanitizers. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-8, 1981; Sanitizer Test or Inanimate Surfaces. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-10; Air Sanitizers. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-11, 1980; Laundry Additives- Residual Self-Sanitization. Washington, DC:Environmental Protection Agency, EPA EPA DIS/TSS-14, 1981; Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants. West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2274-03; Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Laundry Sanitizers and Disinfectants for Use in High Efficiency Washing Operations . West Conshohocken, PA:ASTM International, ASTM Standard Test Method E 2406-04). Testing bactericides (Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas --- Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 1). London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 1276:1997, 1997; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Test method and requirements (Phase 1). London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 1040:2005, 2005; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. Quantitative suspension test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants for instruments used in the medical area. Test method and requirements (Phase 2/Step 1) . London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 13727:2003; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Preservation of test organisms used for the determination of bactericidal, sporicidal and fungicidal activity. London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 12353:2006; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Quantitative non-porous surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal and/or fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas --- Test method and requirements without mechanical action (phase 2/step 2). London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 13697:2001; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Quantitative carrier test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity for instruments used in the medical area --- Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2). London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 14561:2006; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Quantitative surface test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in veterinary area on non-porous surfaces without mechanical action --- Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2). London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard Draft BS EN 14349, 2006; Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics --- Application of European Standards for chemical disinfectants and antiseptics. London, UK:British Standards Institution, British Standard BS EN 14885:2006).