Professional BS EN 1276 bactericidal cleaners, disinfectants and sanitisers for commercial kitchens, food areas and workplace hygiene, including ready-to-use sprays, concentrates and specialist antimicrobial products.
BS EN 1276 Bactericidal Cleaning Products for E. coli and Other Bacteria
BS EN 1276 is a recognised bactericidal test standard used to assess the effectiveness of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics against bacteria under defined laboratory conditions.
Astral Hygiene supplies a professional range of BS EN 1276 bactericidal cleaners, disinfectants and sanitisers for commercial kitchens, food preparation areas, healthcare, hospitality, workplaces and other hygiene-critical environments.
Depending on the individual product test data, BS EN 1276 efficacy can include bacteria such as E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus hirae.
Our range includes ready-to-use disinfectant sprays, concentrated cleaner sanitisers, surface disinfectants, wipes and specialist antimicrobial cleaning products for professional use.
Always check the individual product information for the organisms tested, dilution, contact time and conditions of use, as these can vary between formulations.
Final Touch Washroom Sanitiser is a highly perfumed professional cleaner, disinfectant and deodoriser for commercial washrooms and other hygiene-sensitive environments. Its neutral formulation is suitable for a wide range of washable surfaces and provides documented bactericidal and yeasticidal performance. Final Touch passes EN 1276, EN 1650 and EN 16615 and is effective against organisms including Legionella, MRSA and E. coli. Available in both 750ml ready-to-use spray and 5 litre concentrate formats.
This alcohol surface sanitiser has the latest formulation and associated efficacy test data to ensure it is the most effective product in the alcohol sanitiser range. It is certified to EN 1276, EN 13697 and effective according to EN 14476 against enveloped viruses, including Coronavirus. Ideal in areas were frequent infection prevention and control is a prime requirement. No rinse required. Simply spray and wipe.
Evans Chlor tablets are high‑performance sanitising tablets formulated to deliver rapid surface sanitation and protect against harmful microbes, destroying bacteria, fungi, viruses and spores. Passes BS EN 1276. Ideal for a wide range of applications especially in kitchen, food preparation areas and medical establishments.
Chlorosan Chlorine Disinfectant Tablets provide a fast, convenient and effective solution for maintaining high hygiene standards. Each tablet dissolves in water to create a chlorine-based disinfectant that destroys bacteria, viruses and odour-causing organisms — perfect for sanitising surfaces, floors, equipment, and water containers.
Delphis Eco Commercial Anti-Bacterial Sanitiser 5L is a professional bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal surface sanitiser tested to EN 1276, EN 13697 and EN 14476 for independently verified antimicrobial performance. Its powerful QUAT-based formulation provides effective cleaning and sanitising against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi and enveloped viruses. Ideal for commercial kitchens, food preparation areas, hospitality and professional cleaning environments, this dual-action sanitiser is also EN ISO 4120 taint tested, contains no added perfumes or dyes and can be used across a wide range of appropriate hard surfaces. Supplied as a economical 5 litre container, it provides professional hygiene performance backed by recognised European testing standards.
Our anti-microbial hand soap has been specially formulated to provide safe, accessible hygiene where infection through cross-contamination is a problem. EN1449 Certified
A much safer, more effective alternative to bleach, Disinfect SuperHygiene is the wise choice for environmentally minded, informed families. This is an empty refill bottle which must be used with your chemical.
Disinfect SuperHygiene Refill 5L is Suitable for all bathroom and kitchen surfaces, spray and leave for one minute, then wipe or leave to dry.
Est-eem Cleaner Sanitiser 5L is a concentrated, unperfumed cleaner and disinfectant designed for professional kitchens, food-processing areas, catering environments and other hygiene-sensitive premises. Suitable for food contact surfaces, floors, walls and equipment, Est-eem combines effective cleaning with broad antimicrobial performance. The formulation passes EN 1276, EN 14476, EN 16777, EN 16615 and EN 1650, providing documented bactericidal, yeasticidal and enveloped-virus efficacy when used at the specified dilution and contact time.
Foaming Bactericidal Bathroom Cleaner 5L is a professional washroom cleaner designed to remove limescale, body fats and stubborn soil while providing bactericidal hygiene performance. Its mildly acidic foaming formulation clings to vertical surfaces, helping improve contact with baths, sinks, showers, toilets, tiles, ceramics and enamelled surfaces. With a fresh lime fragrance and EN 1276 bactericidal performance, this economical 5 litre refill is ideal for commercial washrooms, hotels, schools, leisure facilities, changing rooms and professional cleaning environments.
Professional Food Safe Kitchen Cleaner & Sanitiser Food Safe Kitchen Cleaner Sanitiser is a professional ready-to-use cleaner and disinfectant tested to BS EN 1276 and BS EN 13697, providing rapid bactericidal performance with a 30-second contact time. Designed for commercial kitchens, catering environments and food preparation areas, its non-tainting formulation cleans and sanitises hard surfaces in one convenient application. Ideal for worktops, tables, counters, equipment housings and other washable surfaces where effective cleaning and dependable hygiene are essential.
General Purpose Sanitiser 750ml is a professional ready-to-use cleaner and disinfectant for hard surfaces in commercial, food-preparation and hygiene-sensitive environments. The product is tested to BS EN 1276 and BS EN 13697 and provides rapid bactericidal performance with a 30-second contact time. BS EN 1276 requires a minimum 5-log bacterial reduction, equivalent to 99.999% reduction, under the defined test conditions. The non-tainting, non-bleach formulation makes this product particularly suitable for professional environments where fast, reliable surface hygiene is required.
Lemon Disinfectant 5L is a professional bactericidal disinfectant designed for general commercial hygiene applications. It helps control bacteria including E. coli while also neutralising unpleasant odours and leaving a fresh lemon fragrance. Suitable for floors, walls, drains, toilets, waste pipes, refuse bins and other compatible hard surfaces, it is ideal for schools, nursing homes, offices, factories and general professional cleaning environments.
Multi-Purpose Cleaner with Bleach 750ml is a professional ready-to-use disinfectant cleaner for bleach-resistant hard surfaces in commercial kitchens, washrooms, hospitality and general professional cleaning environments. Tested to BS EN 1276 and with documented EN 1650 performance, the formulation combines cleaning and sanitising action while helping remove grease, grime, soap scum and stubborn stains. Its ready-to-use trigger spray makes it ideal for fast routine cleaning across busy commercial premises.
Keep washrooms hygienic and fresh with our Ocean Breeze Toilet Cleaner, certified to BS EN 1276 for proven bactericidal performance. Removes limescale, grime, and odours while leaving a clean ocean scent. Ideal for commercial toilets in hospitality, education, care, and high-traffic areas.
70% Alcohol Hand & Surface Disinfectant Wipes are professional ready-to-use wipes designed for rapid disinfection of hands and appropriate hard surfaces. Formulated with 70% ethyl alcohol, the wipes are certified to EN 1276, EN 1650, EN 1500 and EN 14476, providing documented bactericidal, yeasticidal and virucidal performance for professional hygiene applications. Each wipe measures 140 x 200mm, making them a convenient solution for workplaces, healthcare, hospitality, food service and other shared commercial environments. Supplied in a practical tub of 400 wipes
Pine Disinfectant 5L is a professional cleaner, disinfectant and deodoriser for hard surfaces in washrooms, commercial premises and general cleaning environments. The product is tested to BS EN 1276 and kills 99.99% of germs including E. coli, helping support routine bactericidal hygiene programmes. Suitable for use in sinks, drains, toilets, urinals, floors, tiles, woodwork and other compatible hard surfaces, it leaves behind a fresh pine fragrance after cleaning.
Protect Multi-Purpose Disinfectant Cleaner is a professional perfumed cleaner and disinfectant for hard washable surfaces in schools, healthcare, leisure, offices and other environments where reliable hygiene control is required. The formulation passes EN 1276, EN 1650, EN 16615, EN 14476 and EN 16777, providing documented bactericidal, yeasticidal and enveloped-virus efficacy under specified test conditions. Available as a 750ml ready-to-use spray and a 5 litre concentrate, Protect cleans and disinfects while leaving a fresh fragrance.
Sanitising Chlorine Tablets are professional effervescent disinfectant tablets designed to produce a controlled chlorine-based sanitising solution for commercial and food-industry hygiene. Tested to BS EN 1276 and BS EN 1650, they provide documented bactericidal and yeasticidal performance under specified conditions. The non-tainting formulation is suitable for professional use in butcheries, commercial kitchens, food-processing areas, catering environments and other hygiene-sensitive premises, with each tablet offering convenient and repeatable dosing.
The Professional Bactericidal Washing Up Liquid 5 Litre combines powerful grease-cutting performance with certified bactericidal protection, making it ideal for commercial kitchens and food preparation environments. Designed for manual dishwashing, it quickly removes grease, fats and stubborn food residues while supporting high standards of hygiene on crockery, cutlery, cookware and kitchen utensils. Perfect for restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs, schools, care homes and catering businesses, this concentrated washing up liquid provides dependable cleaning performance and excellent economy for everyday professional use.
Selgiene Concentrated Cleaner Sanitiser is ideal for janitorial trade, hospitals, schools, gymnasiums, changing rooms, kitchens, restaurants, bars etc. Food industry, bakers, brewers, confectioners, meat processing plant, food storage areas, delivery vehicles etc. Animal handling, animal housing, agricultural buildings, abattoirs, mortuaries. BSEN 1276 Certified.
Selgiene Extreme is a high-performance concentrated cleaner and disinfectant for healthcare, catering, food preparation and other high-risk hygiene environments. Its broad antimicrobial efficacy is supported by testing to BS EN 1276, BS EN 14476, BS EN 1650, BS EN 13704 and BS EN 14675, giving it bactericidal, virucidal, yeasticidal and specialist sporicidal performance under specified test conditions. Suitable for water-washable surfaces and floors, Selgiene Extreme can be used for both routine cleaning and disinfection where required, with dilution and contact time selected according to the target organism and relevant test standard.
Suma Bac D10 5L is a concentrated professional cleaner and disinfectant for one-step cleaning and disinfection of washable surfaces in commercial kitchens and food premises. Its formulation combines surfactants with disinfectant actives to remove grease and food soiling while providing documented antimicrobial performance. Suma Bac D10 has passed EN 1276, EN 1650 and EN 14476 under defined test conditions and is suitable for professional kitchen hygiene programmes where reliable cleaning and disinfection are required.
Suma Bac D10 Concentrated is a product to clean and disinfect. Cuts through grease and dried-on food soiling. Convenient and controlled dosing through the Johnson Diversey Divermite or Refill system, ensuring excellent economy in use. Passes BS EN 1276.
For quick and easy compliance, Suma Bac D10 Smartdose combines kitchen surface cleaning and disinfection in one step. With Suma Bac detergent disinfectant, you remove microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast and viruses as effectively as grease and dried-on soil. Check method and dosing instructions for optimal, safe results. BS EN1276 Certified.
Suma Sol D48 is a professional-grade, food-safe disinfectant designed for high standards of hygiene in commercial kitchens, catering operations, and food preparation areas. Quickly and effectively eliminates bacteria and microbes from surfaces, ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations while maintaining a safe environment for staff and customers. BS EN 1276 Certified
Super Concentrated Bactericidal Cleaner Sanitiser is a professional concentrated cleaner and disinfectant for commercial kitchens, catering areas, healthcare, schools and other hygiene-critical environments. Tested to BS EN 1276 and BS EN 14476, the formulation provides documented efficacy against bacteria, enveloped viruses and Norovirus when used at the specified dilution and contact time. The fragrance-free, non-tainting formulation is suitable for hard washable surfaces and features a convenient 10ml dosing chamber for accurate and economical dilution.
Our Thick Bleach is a professional-grade thick bleach formulated to clean, disinfect and deodorise washrooms and hard surfaces. Its thick, clinging formula provides prolonged contact time for effective stain removal while killing 99.99% of germs, including E. coli.
Maintain rigorous hygiene in food-preparation zones, butchery environments and high-traffic production areas with Titan Chlor Tablets. These chlorine-releasing effervescent tablets provide a convenient means to prepare accurate, high-strength sanitising solutions — ideal for surfaces, utensils, drains and food contact areas where contamination control is vital.
Ensure a hygienic, safe environment with Titan Sanitiser 500g, a fast-acting and professional sanitiser designed for commercial, hospitality, and public spaces. Highly effective against bacteria and viruses, this sanitiser can be used on hands or surfaces to maintain exceptional hygiene standards. Convenient bulk packaging makes it ideal for high-traffic areas, ensuring constant availability and ease of use for staff.
Virucidal & Bactericidal Disinfectant Wipes are professional alcohol-free hand and surface wipes designed for convenient hygiene in commercial, workplace and professional environments. Certified to EN 1276, EN 14476 and EN 13727, these ready-to-use wipes provide documented bactericidal and virucidal performance while remaining suitable for appropriate hand and surface applications. The dermatologically tested formulation contains Aloe Vera extract and is designed to be kind to skin, making the wipes practical for frequent professional use. Available in packs of 90 and 400.
FAQs - BS EN 1276 Cleaning Products
We've answered some commonly asked questions about BS EN 1276 and what it means for your business.
What does BS EN 1276 mean?
BS EN 1276 is a recognised European standard for assessing the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics under specified test conditions.
In food preparation and other hygiene-critical environments, choosing products with appropriate antimicrobial test evidence can form part of a wider cleaning and cross-contamination control programme.
Astral Hygiene supplies a range of professional bactericidal cleaners, sanitisers and disinfectants with documented BS EN 1276 performance. Always follow the individual product instructions for dilution, contact time and correct application.
What exactly is BS EN 1276?
BS EN 1276 is a recognised European standard used to evaluate the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional environments.
It is a quantitative suspension test, meaning the product is tested under defined laboratory conditions to determine whether it can achieve the required reduction in specified bacteria at a particular concentration, temperature and contact time.
Products that pass BS EN 1276 must demonstrate the required bactericidal reduction under the conditions in which they were tested. The exact dilution, contact time and test conditions can vary between products, so users should always follow the individual manufacturer's instructions.
For products specifically tested for bactericidal performance on non-porous surfaces, BS EN 13697 is the more directly relevant surface test.
How do I prevent cross contamination?
Effective cross-contamination control requires a combination of good hand hygiene, separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods, effective cleaning and the correct use of disinfectants or sanitisers.
Frequently touched surfaces, food-preparation areas, chopping boards and suitable equipment should be cleaned and disinfected according to an appropriate hygiene schedule.
When using a BS EN 1276 product, always follow the manufacturer's stated dilution and contact time. Some professional products offer rapid bactericidal performance, but contact times vary between formulations and should not be assumed to be the same for every product.
What is the importance of Cleaning as you go?
Cleaning as you go helps prevent dirt, food residues and contamination from accumulating during the working day.
Where a cleaner sanitiser is used, first remove visible contamination and then apply the product according to its instructions. The disinfecting stage must remain in contact with the surface for the manufacturer's specified contact time before wiping or allowing the surface to dry as directed.
The correct concentration is equally important. Concentrated products must be diluted accurately so that the required antimicrobial performance is achieved.
For hygiene-critical areas, check the individual product information for relevant standards such as BS EN 1276 and, where applicable, BS EN 13697.
What BSEN chemicals do I use when washing dishes?
When you are washing dishes you are removing the soil, however it is important to note that you’re not actually killing the bacteria when you wash in this way. To kill the bacteria need to wash the services at a high temperature and maintain that temperature for some time - thermal disinfection. The trouble is washing dishes at a high temperature for a prolonged period of time is it really going to work with you washing with your hands. This is why a commercial dishwasher is the most effective in sanitising your dishes. All environmental health officers and the food Standards agency would advocate that a commercial dishwasher is the best way to sanitise your dishes. Where the dishwasher is unavailable or impractical there is an alternative way.
To obtain the correct level of disinfection you must use a BS EN accredited product to sanitise your dishes. There is a distinction between washing your dishes and sanitising your dishes. We’ll tackle washing your dishes first. Many of us know this is done through using a simple detergent. The sanitisation process is a little more tricky and you must be accurate in both the amount of water that you put in your sink (you must know how many litres it holds) versus the amount of chemical that is introduced into that liquid.
There is a great deal of confusion around which BSEN (British Standards European Norm) to use when sanitising dishes, and this isn't being helped with the confusion around which BSEN tests for what. Let me explain.......
What is the difference between BS EN 1276 and BS EN 13697?
There can be confusion between different disinfectant test standards because they assess antimicrobial performance using different laboratory methods.
BS EN 1276 is a quantitative suspension test used to assess the bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics under defined conditions.
BS EN 13697 is a quantitative non-porous surface test designed to assess bactericidal, yeasticidal and/or fungicidal activity on non-porous surfaces without mechanical action.
For professional cleaning and food hygiene applications, always check the exact standards stated on the product technical information together with the required dilution, contact time and application method.
A product should only be described as passing a particular BS EN standard where its manufacturer or supporting test documentation confirms that performance.
In water, the test is entirely different, because the environment in which the test is being conducted is not a hard surface. BSEN 1040 is the test that must be passed to demonstate chemical effectiveness in water. This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for basic bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with water. So this means, any bactericidal detergent that is claiming to be tested against of even passing BSEN 1276, this product is not fit for it's intended purpose - for sanitising dishes, ergo BSEN 1276 is only effective on hard surfaces, and not proven to kill bacteria when heavily diluted in water.
The bactericidal detergent which we recommend here at Astral Has a dilution rate of one part chemical to 100 parts water and is BSEN 1040. So to illustrate that a bit more clearly that would be in a 20 litre sink you would put 200ml of chemical. To ensure you have the correct delusion to kill 99.999% of bacteria. You must also follow the remainder of the instructions on the back of the bottle which detail submerging your dishes in the water for five minutes, pulling them out of the solution and putting them on the newly sanitised draining board to dry. Never wiping them with a tea towel and putting them away on a sanitised surface.
Can I use bleach to clean a chopping board?
In essence the answer to this question is it a definite no. Bleach is a Caustic non-food safe chemical, which will taint your food and potentially leave behind a dangerous residue on the surfaces that you prepare food for your customers.
I only have a small cafe, are these regulations pertinent to me?
Any food handling operative must comply with the guidance on the Food Standards Agency website and they all must use appropriate chemicals to reduce the contamination of E Coli in the food that they serve to their customers.
Everyone should know about the differences between BS EN 1276 and BS EN 14476
Are you ready for Hygiene 2.0?
Businesses, individuals; everyone has been through such a difficult and harrowing time over the last 12 months…. so now is the time to devise a plan to counter the effects of new virus outbreaks to allow us to manage it whilst still allowing businesses to function.
In 2007, statistician Nassim Nicholas Taleb defined “Black Swan” as an event that “is an outlier,” as it lies outside the realm of regular expectations. Black Swans by that definition are mostly unforeseen, rare, and can be created by geo-political, economic, or from other unexpected events.
To distinguish this COVID 19 event from the other epidemics we have endured recently would make it a Black Swan, but COVID 19 was not a Black Swan, because a Black Swan is an unpredictable event, but with the seasonal flu, norovirus and colds as frequently present as they are, and our seasoned, relevant and recent experience with pandemics, we should have seen this coming.
We have a society that makes it easy for infectious diseases to spread, we live in close contact, touch shared surfaces and share the same spaces and air. Have you noticed that this year you haven’t had a cold or flu? Most years either myself or my husband get a nasty cold and then we ‘share’ it with the rest of the family, but this year that hasn’t happened. This is due to increased hygiene procedures that everyone has put in place. When we go to a shared space, we sanitise; we sanitise everything we touch, shopping trolleys etc and time with other people has been very limited.
The fact that everywhere had to go in to full lockdown across the UK; not once but twice, is a real indication that our hygiene strategy just wasn’t working. Safe work places need to be an absolute necessity. I blogged a couple of weeks ago about returning to work, and not only shared kitchens need to be managed appropriately, but also work stations, chairs, bathrooms etc. Going to work, should be safe, and that can only be done through managing hygiene appropriately.
You can only manage hygiene by killing bacteria and virus’ or hand washing, and I blogged last week about making sure that your products carry the appropriate certifications such as BSEN 1276 and BSEN 14476. I’ve linked our website sections here so that you can see the products we carry which will help you to manage your hygiene appropriately. It is now more important than ever that everyone is managing their hygiene, and it has become business critical to a lot of businesses that we get through this pandemic without having to go in to lockdown again. Using appropriately tested, safe and effective products, is where to begin.
As I inferred previously, infection control has to change forever. Infection control shouldn’t just be something we do in hospitals, it needs to become a way of life. COVID has permeated everyone’s lives in some way or another, and some people have been altered forever, so we must take a new view on hygiene, and as a population take both individual and collective responsibility for the new hygiene strategy.
We must design our lives and our life styles with hygiene in mind. Urban design in the 20th Century was shaped by Cholera and War, so is it a sensible conclusion to remark that the 21st Century will be designed around Coronavirus and Climate? More space, wider doors, more green space, more cycling and walking, staggered commutes and start times (Munter and Ackerly) will be the way in which the 21st Century will be designed?
Will the more space approach be the ‘new’ strategy to avoidance of a new pandemic? Will this be the end of open plan offices, or will a more rigorous approach to cleaning and sanitisation be the answer?
We have been talking about new ways to manage hygiene in the home for while, and the International Forum on Home Hygiene discussed containing the burden of infectious diseases being everyone’s responsibility in 2018 – before this pandemic broke.
This new strategy needs to be created by policy makers, and held up nationally and internationally as a way forward by all countries. Sadly, as we have seen throughout this years pandemic, it was the divergence of approaches across the world which has lead to the spread of this virus, and the mismanagement of a united approach.
Businesses are looking for more expertise than ever before in terms of advice and guidance. Getting the right advice, specifically tailored to your unique situation or area is key in terms of making your own hygiene strategy. Making businesses safe for employees to come back rests firmly on employers, and it remains your responsibility to keep your team safe. Customer safety is also the responsibility of businesses, so in terms of burden that is a lot! Get the right advice, give us a call at Astral, our advice and guidance is free, so please use it!
