Sterilization processes are the process of destroying microorganisms on inanimate substances and all kinds of life opportunities including spores by physical and chemical methods.

Disinfection is the process of destroying pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate substances. A number of physical or chemical methods are used for this process.

Disinfectants are a number of chemical substances used to stop or destroy the growth of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate substances.

Disinfectants used to prevent fungal formation and destroy existing fungal colonies must have certain properties. For example, it should be effective on all microorganisms. It should not be toxic to human health. Also, it should not damage the surfaces it is applied. In addition, in order for the disinfectant used to be effective, it is necessary to know the density and duration of action to be used.

Disinfectants should not be left in the reconstituted state for too long, otherwise their efficacy will be reduced. All types of disinfectants provide different levels of disinfection according to the type of microorganism in which they are active.

Among the fungicidal activity tests performed within the scope of disinfectant analyzes in the accredited laboratories are basic fungicidal activity tests of disinfectants and antiseptics. These studies are carried out in laboratories in a reliable, fast and high quality manner.

In these tests, standards published by domestic and foreign organizations are used. The standard comes first:

• TS EN 1275 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Basic fungicidal activity - Test methods and properties (stage 1)

This standard specifies a test method to determine the fungicidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics which form a homogeneous and stable preparation in water. This standard is applicable to all types of disinfectants and antiseptics used in domestic, agricultural, food, industrial, scientific, medical and veterinary fields.