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This document specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of teat disinfectants that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water - or in the case of ready-to-use products - with water.

This method applies to teat disinfectants that are used on teat skin without mechanical action as pre-milking and/or post-milking teat disinfectants in the veterinary area - i.e. in the breeding, husbandry, production, veterinary care facilities, transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry into processing industry.

NOTE 1 The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations under the conditions in which they are used.

NOTE 2 This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 2 test.