Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most abundant polymers; with about 40 million tonnes1 produced annually. However, this very practical plastic is not popular only for its high versatility, [...]
When the Biocidal Products Regulation came into being in September 2013, BioCote welcomed its introduction. Robust legislation that introduces clear guidelines regarding the use, sale and [...]
Making a coating, polymer or textile antimicrobial via the introduction of additives is similar to making it fire resistant or a particular colour, or so you may think. Here at BioCote we know [...]
Written by BioCote Regulatory Affairs Officer and Microbiologist Dr. Andrew Summerfield In September 2013 the Biocidal Product Regulation came into force. 18 months on it seems appropriate to [...]
There are strict rules about what can and cannot be claimed by manufacturers of devices which have an antimicrobial surface. In the following article Dr Andrew Summerfield, the new regulatory [...]
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