ASTM E2946-21
Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults

Standard No.

ASTM E2946-21

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E2946-21

Scope

1.1?This test method is designed to determine the activity of food-handler handwashes against transient bacterial flora on the hands. 1.2?Performance of this procedure requires the knowledge of regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects (1)2. 1.3?This test meth

ASTM E2946-21 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1054 Standard Practices for Evaluation of Inactivators of Antimicrobial Agents
• ASTM E1174 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations
• ASTM E2756 Standard Terminology Relating to Antimicrobial and Antiviral Agents

ASTM E2946-21 history

• 2021 ASTM E2946-21 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults
• 2013 ASTM E2946-13 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Reducing Effectiveness of Food-Handler Handwash Formulations Using Hands of Adults