History & Modern Practices for ASTM E1174: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Handwash Formulations

ASTM E1174 was first developed in 1987 and was developed to evaluate Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations (HCPHW) first defined by the FDA in 1978. The method and regulations have undergone several changes and modifications over the decades with the most recent version of the ASTM method being released in 2021 and the FDA publishing the final monograph in 2017. This webinar will provide a historical overview of the procedures used to evaluate HCPHW and an in-depth presentation of the procedures in the current method and regulation as well as considerations that must be made when performing such evaluation.
What You Will Learn:
- The historical development of ASTM E1174 and FDA regulations for HCPHW
- Key changes and updates in the 2021 ASTM method and 2017 FDA monograph
- Detailed procedures for evaluating HCPHW formulations
- Regulatory requirements and compliance considerations for In Vivo Efficacy Testing of HCPHW
- Best practices for performing accurate, reliable, and safe clinical handwash evaluations