Assay of chloramphenicol

Assay of colistin colimycin

Assay of rifamycins rifamycin

Assay of spectinomycin actinospectacin

Assay of tetracycline

Quality control strain

Sterility testing

Testing bactericides

Validation control

Pharmaceutical and Personal Care

Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.

Temperature: 37°C

Atmosphere: Aerobic

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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.

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