Industry Accreditation for Cotech Biosafe

Industry Accreditation for Cotech Biosafe

The following accreditations have been received by Cotech Biosafe:

• Testing of antiviral activity of Cotech Biosafe antimicrobial permanent coating with Microban following a method based on ISO 21702:2019 – May 2021 (Campden BRI group)
• Performance testing to Alstom DTRF 150602B/150612 Index A – March 2021 (PRA World)
• Salt Spray ISO 9227:2017 – July 2021 (PRA World) Measurement of antibacterial activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces ISO 22196:2011 – June 2020 (Microban International Ltd).
• Certified according to ISO 9001:2015 tested by experienced microbiologists in Microbans state of the art BSL-2 test labs. These rigorous tests cover a variety of bacterial and mycological tests using industry-standard test methods designed for a wide range of product substrates and antimicrobial technologies. The organism tested includes ATCC organisms, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Vancomycin-Resistant enterococci (VRE), Clostridium difficile, and Listeria monocytogenes.
• Approved for use in direct food contact applications by EFSA and the FDA. EU and US Food Contact Status IB10-R75000-016

Specific to application within the Railway industry Cotech Biosafe has also achieved the following Railway Approvals. Railway Approvals Limited are assessed by UKAS to act as a Verification Body (VeBo) to verify Conformity of Engineering Change to Rail Vehicles.

• Railway Approvals for Cotech BioSafe™ coatings product for use on all UK railways (August 2020)
• Design Assessment Review Additional Protective Coating Cotech Biosafe September 2020 (Railway Approvals)
• Attestation Certificate No.: RA/DS/0107/20 – September 2020 (Railway Approvals)

Cotech Biosafe also meets the following Fire Safety requirement standards:

• Flammability to BS 476 1989 Part 6
• Flame Spread to BS 476 1997 Part 7
• Aerodynamic Efficiency
• Compliant with Buildings Regulations 2010
• Toxic Fumes and Smoke Density to BS6853 1999

This specialised coating is suitable for use in a range of industries. See our case studies for examples of how Cotech Biosafe has been used to help protect surfaces in healthcare, retail, hospitality and more. Call our team today to find out how Cotech Biosafe can protect surfaces in your business – 03333 44 67 05.