Copyright © 2004 William A. Rutala July 2004 Disinfection and Sterilization In Healthcare Facilities William A. Rutala, Ph.D., M.P.H.1,2, David J. Weber, M.D., M.P.H.1,2 1Hospital Epidemiology University of North Carolina Health Care System Chapel Hill, NC 27514 2Division of Infectious Diseases University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7030

The FDA’s clearance of the contact conditions listed on germicide labeling is based on the manufacturer’s test results. They conduct the testing under worst-case conditions for germicide formulation (i.e., minimum recommended concentration of the active ingredient), and include organic soil.