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Therapeutic Goods Order No. 54 - Standard for Disinfectants and Sterilants (25/10/1996)
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Therapeutic Goods Order No. 54 - Standard for Disinfectants and Sterilants (25/10/1996)
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A. For investigational, developmental or comparative purposes, it will be useful to add a third challenge thus performing a true capacity test, and to test at dilutions above and below the prescribed dilution. In such cases, Kelsey & Maurer's recommendations regarding the timing and organisation of the test should be carefully consulted. Abbreviations of the test may be considered for the routine test of production batches.
B. Wright & Mundy medium is commercially available as “Bacto Synthetic Broth”, A.O.A.C. Code No. 0352 (Difco Ltd.). The nutrient broth to be used is available as “Nutrient Broth ‑ No. 2” (Oxoid Ltd.).
C. Where inadequate inactivation is indicated, investigations should be conducted to find an effective inactivator. Refer Mackinnon, I.H.J. Hyg (London) 73: 189‑195, (1974).
D. The Oxford P‑7000 sampler system with disposable plastic tips is recommended for the withdrawal of samples for subculturing.
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