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Germicidal cleaner approved for sale in US

By Ahmed ElAmin, 09-Feb-2006

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A new germicidal cleaning product has been registered for use in food plants by the Envirionmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to its manufacturer.

Knock-Out Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of eFoodSafety.com, said the laboratory testing of the company's Big 6 Plus Germicidal product proves that it eradicates E-coli, Listeria, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus.

Laboratory tests have also proved that it killed a strain of avian influenza, Candida Albicans, as well as Stachybotrys Chartarum mold spores (Black Mold), the company claimed.

 

"The functionality of this completely safe, broad-spectrum germicidal product allows us to pursue various health-related issues and markets, such as industrial areas, schools, veterinary facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, health facilities, and restaurants," the company stated in a press release.

 

During the review of the company's application, the EPA assessed the hazards that may be posed by the Big 6 Plus Germicidal to human health and the environment, as well as examined the ingredients, the site on which it is to be used, the amount, the frequency and timing of its use, and storage and disposal practices.

 

The EPA's evaluation concluded that the Big 6 Plus will not have adverse effects on humans, the environment and non-target species.