How are disinfectants being assessed in their fight against SARS-CoV-2?
Reducing the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2 relies on effective cleaning and disinfection, along with continued social distancing practices. The majority of the disinfectants on the EPA N List have not been proven to actually kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The disinfectants and products on this list are “expected” to kill the SARS-CoV-2 virus, not proven to do so. So why are these products “expected” to kill the SARS-CoV-2 Virus? Where is the proof behind these products being added to a national well-known resource?
A statement put out by the Association for Biosafety and Biosecurity says:
While the products included in List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 have not been tested against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19, they are expected to be effective based on:
▪ Demonstrated efficacy against a harder-to-kill virus (such as parvo virus, Hepatitis A Virus, poliovirus);
▪ Qualified for the emerging viral pathogens claim; or
▪Demonstrated efficacy against another human coronavirus similar to SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is a new virus.
Such pathogens are often unavailable commercially for laboratory testing
Wait what??? have not been tested against SARS-CoV-2?? The importance of testing your disinfectant’s effectiveness against the actual SARS-CoV-2 virus is imperative. Proper and informed decisions cannot be made concerning the effectiveness of your disinfecting methods without proper validation. IWC’s Covid-19 Environmental Test provides the appropriate verification. Our Covid-19 Environmental test uses the fastest and most accurate testing method - q-PCR.
IWC has conducted numerous field studies determining the effectiveness of many of the products on the EPA N list. We have found that some of these cleansers work, while others do not mitigate the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Using a disinfectant that has not been proven to actually kill the SARS-CoV-2, is the biggest snipe hunt of 2020. If your efforts for extra disinfection are not effective in the mitigation of SARS-CoV-2, why would you use them in your facility?
IWC's Covid-19 Environmental Test provides accurate, sensitive and fast identification of the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. IWC’s test can be used in environments including surfaces, air, and water. Testing these environments is the only way to ensure your environment has been successfully remediated of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Determining the health of your facility and the importance of keeping your employees and patrons safe should be your top priority.
Contact IWC to find out more about our Environmental testing solution and how we can help you determine the effectiveness of your facility disinfection. 1-877-IWC-PLAN, info@iwcinnovations.com