MSL extends service to support TGA
requirements Following the recent publication of the TGA instructions for disinfectant testing (version 3.0), disinfectants manufactured in or exported to the Australian market must undergo testing for claims of residual activity on multiple surfaces to stay compliant.
To help disinfectant manufacturers and brands get to market quickly, legally, and cost effectively, MSL Solution Providers has launched a new service to meet this updated guidance. This new offer supports companies with all division one and two requirements at its in-house, UKAS- accredited laboratories.
The expert testing company holds the relevant ISO 17025 accreditation and all necessary organisms to ensure products are compliant with the contained specifications of the TGA document.
Operating internationally from its UK base, MSL offers a fast and accurate turnaround, effective in the logistics of shipping samples to its laboratory for testing and often matching or beating local suppliers.
Carolyn Burney, MD at MSL, commented: “We’re thrilled to extend our expert microbiological testing offer to brands and manufacturers operating in or exporting to the Australian market. The updated guidance in the TGA document means that in some cases, products must be tested on up to 60 surfaces to be compliant – something that we can easily accommodate ‘under one roof’ at our in- house laboratories, all whilst ensuring the highest standards of testing.
“We have customers spread over six continents and numerous time-zones, and are frequently complimented by
clients thousands of miles from our UK-based laboratories on the quick and seamless service we offer.”
The TGA instructions for disinfectant testing (Version 3.0) covers both medical and commercial/domestic products and acts as the regulation for entry to the Australian market. It outlines the requirements in two parts. The claims detailed in the document cover antibacterial, yeasticidal, fungicidal, sporicidal, mycobactericidal, virucidal and residual effect for liquid products, wipes and fogging devices; for each of these it uses criteria bespoke to the Australian market.
A complete service provider, MSL offers an integrated regulatory and laboratory testing service, helping companies stay compliant with current regulations internationally. Its expertise includes cleanroom validation (UV and airborne disinfection), safety data sheets, claims substantiation, auditing, and user trials, and it can offer tailored solutions for specific testing needs too.
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https://www.tga.gov.au/sites/default/files/tga-instructions-disinfectant-testing.pdf) Wolf Laundry offers assistance to care homes
Barnsley-based commercial laundry expert Wolf Laundry is tackling the cost-of-living crisis within the care industry by providing expert personalised advice, comprehensive consumption figures and additional training.
Wolf Laundry is working with clients to help them better understand usage and educate them about the cost savings that can be achieved by switching to gas.
Joshua Brown, Director at Wolf Laundry, said: “We aim to provide the most transparent information to help our clients make the best choices for them. We cannot deny that right now, gas is much more cost efficient but we’re working with customers to help them understand the options.
“We’ve recently rolled out a training programme for the care home sector focusing on achieving optimal hygiene as efficiently as possible. We’re working on a one-to-one basis with several care homes to help them find an efficient, long- term solution.
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“In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, and with spiralling energy costs, the price of a load of laundry is increasing. With care homes running on fine financial margins, ensuring each load of laundry is cost-effective can be one of the key factors as to whether they can stay open or are at threat of closure. It’s as stark as that.”
Steve Holroyd, Secretary of Warmest Welcome Care Homes, said: “The information that Wolf has provided us with helps us make the best choices, and for us that’s still electric, but the consumption figures have shown us what else we should be considering right now in regard to how much each load of washing costs and how much that could change throughout the cost-of-living crisis.
“With costs rising, we were able to consider everything carefully to ensure we can save money where necessary and ultimately, have additional resource for other needs within the care home.”
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