Sectors We Support

Our accredited UK testing laboratory provides product efficacy testing for manufacturers across multiple healthcare sectors. From early product development to regulatory submission, we deliver trusted laboratory testing solutions to support your success

Supporting Your Product at Every Stage

Discover the accredited testing methods we use to support product development, efficacy testing, and regulatory compliance across a wide range of sectors.

Medical Devices

What are medical devices?

Medical devices are defined in the EU MDR as instruments, apparatus, appliances, software, implants, reagents, material or other article intended by the manufacturer to be used, alone or in combination, for humans for one or more specific medical purposes.

Medical device testing services

Specific standards are available for testing disinfectants used for the disinfection of medical devices

Biocides

What are biocides?

Biocides are chemical products used to control harmful organisms, for example bacteria, fungi and viruses. Biocides can be disinfectants, preservatives, antimicrobial wipes, antimicrobial surfaces, handwashes and handrubs.

Comprehensive testing to assess efficacy of biocides

Virologica offers a range of standard methods to assess biocide efficacy such as EN 14476, EN 16777, EN 1276, AOAC 961.02 and many more!

Wound Care

Specialised testing for new and existing wound care products

Wound care products are developed to support the process of healing wounds. There are a wide range of wound care products available including dressings, gels, irrigation solutions and debridement tools.

Methods to demonstrate the efficacy of wound care products

The modified AATCC test method 100 is commonly used for antimicrobial wound dressings. There are also more specialised methods such as ASTM 3383 to determine the microbial barrier properties of dressings.

PPE

Antiviral and antimicrobial PPE

Personal protective equipment or PPE is protective clothing or other items that are designed to protect the wearer, for example gloves, masks, helmets, goggles and clothing. In some cases, PPE can include actives to reduce bacteria or virus that the user comes into contact with.

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited methods

Virologica offer two accredited methods that can be used for PPE, ASTM D7907 to determine the efficacy of antimicrobial medical gloves and ISO 18184 which determines the antiviral efficacy of textiles, for example face masks.

Frequently Asked Question

What sectors does Virologica provide laboratory testing services for?

Virologica supports medical devices, biocides, wound care products and PPE with accredited laboratory testing. Our services help manufacturers demonstrate product efficacy and prepare for regulatory submission.

Why should I choose an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory?

An ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing laboratory follows recognised quality standards for testing and competence. This gives manufacturers confidence in the accuracy and reliability of test results for regulatory requirements.

How does product efficacy testing support regulatory compliance?

Product efficacy testing provides evidence that your product performs as intended. These results can support regulatory submissions, product validation and market approval while helping meet industry testing standards.

Can Virologica help with testing during product development?

Yes. Virologica supports manufacturers throughout product development with microbiology and virology testing, helping identify performance early and generate data for regulatory and commercial requirements.

What types of products can be tested at your UK testing laboratory?

Our UK testing laboratory evaluates medical devices, disinfectants, biocides, wound care products, PPE and other healthcare products using recognised industry standards and accredited testing methods.

Which testing standards does Virologica use for product efficacy testing?

Virologica performs testing using recognised standards such as EN 14476, EN 1276, EN 16777, ISO 18184 and ASTM methods. The appropriate method depends on your product and testing objectives.

How can I get a quote for laboratory testing services?

Contact our team to discuss your product, testing requirements and project timelines. We’ll recommend suitable testing methods and provide a tailored quotation based on your regulatory and technical needs.