1. Overview
In addition to the electrical appliances described in the below “Applicable Products”, our center is capable of evaluating the effectiveness of a wide variety of electrical products against microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), allergens, and odor-causing substances (chemical compounds).
Testing protocols can be tailored to the characteristics of the product and the client’s specific objectives based on our extensive experience and scientific expertise.
2. Applicable Products
・Refrigerators
・Dishwashers
・Shoe dryers
・Bathroom floor cleaning devices
・Toilet bowl cleaning devices
・UV irradiation devices for hair removal equipment
・Other equipment and appliances with antimicrobial or disinfection functions
3. Standards and Regulations
・IEC TS 63331: Household dishwashers – Methods for measuring the microbiological performance of the cleaning process
4. Test Method
Our center provides microbiological and allergen evaluation tests for a wide range of electrical appliances. Based on our extensive testing experience and scientific knowledge, we design appropriate test protocols to meet the specific needs of each client.
Examples of evaluations:
Dishwasher: Dishes inoculated with bacteria are placed in the dishwasher and operated using a specified cycle. The antimicrobial and deodorization performance is evaluated by comparison with a control condition in which the dishwasher is not operated.
Shoe dryer: Bacteria or odor-causing substances are applied to shoe insoles, and the shoe dryer is operated under specified conditions. The antimicrobial and deodorization performance is evaluated by comparison with a control condition in which the shoe dryer is not operated.