EN ISO 20150:2019

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2019
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Footwear and footwear components - Quantitative challenge test method to assess
antifungal activity (ISO 20150:2019)
Schuhe und Schuhbestandteile - Qualitative Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Aktivität
gegen Pilzbefall (ISO 20150:2019)
Chaussures et composants de chaussure - Méthode de test d'épreuve quantitatif pour
évaluer l'activité antifongique (ISO 20150:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 20150:2019
ICS:
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 20150
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 61.060
English Version
Footwear and footwear components - Quantitative
challenge test method to assess antifungal activity (ISO
20150:2019)
Chaussures et composants de chaussure - Méthode de Schuhe und Schuhbestandteile - Quantitatives
test d'épreuve quantitatif pour évaluer l'activité Challengetestverfahren zur Bestimmung der
antifongique (ISO 20150:2019) antimykotischen Wirksamkeit (ISO 20150:2019)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 20150:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 216
"Footwear" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 309 “Footwear” the secretariat of which
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Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 20150:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 20150:2019 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20150
First edition
2019-01
Footwear and footwear components —
Quantitative challenge test method to
assess antifungal activity
Chaussures et composants de chaussure — Méthode de test d'épreuve
quantitatif pour évaluer l'activité antifongique
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Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Safety . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
7 Reagents and culture medium . 3
7.1 General . 3
7.2 Water . 3
7.3 Malt medium . 3
7.3.1 Composition . 3
7.3.2 Preparation . 3
7.4 Malt extract agar (MEA) medium . 4
7.4.1 Composition . 4
7.4.2 Preparation . 4
7.5 Physiological saline (sodium chloride solution) . 4
7.5.1 Composition . 4
7.5.2 Preparation . 4
7.6 Wetting agent (nonionic surfactant) . 4
7.7 Buffer solution . 4
7.7.1 Buffer stock . 4
7.7.2 Preparation of buffer stock . 5
7.7.3 Preparation of buffer solution . 5
8 Test microorganisms . 5
9 Preparation of test inoculums . 5
9.1 Indications for use of strains . 5
9.2 Preparation of inoculums of Candida albicans . 6
9.3 Preparation of test spore suspension of filamentous micro-fungi . 6
10 Preparation of test specimens . 6
10.1 General . 6
10.2 Test specimen . 7
10.3 Pre-treatment of test specimen . 7
11 Test procedure . 7
11.1 Summary of test methods . 7
11.2 Dynamic challenge tests . 7
11.2.1 Inoculation . 7
11.2.2 Neutralization and elution after inoculation (time 0 h) . 8
11.2.3 Incubation . 8
11.2.4 Neutralization and elution after incubation (time 24 h) . 8
11.2.5 Determination of the number of viable micro-fungi . 8
11.3 Static challenge test . 8
11.3.1 Inoculation . 8
11.3.2 Neutralization and elution after inoculation (time 0 h) . 9
11.3.3 Incubation . 9
11.3.4 Neutralization and elution after incubation (time 24 h) . 9
11.3.5 Determination of the number of viable micro-fungi . 9
12 Expression of results . 9
12.1 Calculation of the number of viable micro-fungi . 9
12.2 Judgement of test effectiveness . 9
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12.3 Calculation of antifungal activity ratio .10
13 Test report .10
Bibliography .12
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ISO 20150:2019(E)
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 20150:2019(E)
Footwear and footwear components — Quantitative
challenge test method to assess antifungal activity
CAUTION — Test methods specified herein require the use of micro-fungi. These tests are only
to be carried out in facilities with containment techniques for handling microorganisms and by
persons with training and experience in the use of microbiological techniques.
1 Scope
This document specifies quantitative challenge test methods for evaluating the antifungal activity of
footwear and footwear components.
This document is applicable only to footwear and components that claim to have antifungal (antimycotic)
properties or antimicrobial properties.
Two methods can be applied. The choice of method depends on the material properties and test
microorganisms. Dynamic challenge test method can be applied to all types of materials. For single
absorbent materials, static challenge test method is recommended. Brief descriptions of each method
are given in 11.2 and 11.3.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 7218, Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs — General requirements and guidance for
microbiological examinations
ISO 19952, Footwear — Vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 19952 and the following apply.
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3.1
antifungal activity
antimycotic activity
efficacy of a material or finish used to prevent or mitigate the growth of micro-fungi, to reduce the
number of micro-fungi or to kill micro-fungi
3.2
control specimen
material identical to the test material but without antifungal treatment
Note 1 to entry: If no control specimen is available, sterilized conical flask can be used as control specimen.
ISO 20150:2019(E)
3.3
neutralizer
chemical agents used to inactivate, neutralize, or quench the antifungal properties of antifungal agents
[SOURCE: ISO 20743:2013, 3.7, modified — “antibacterial” has been replaced with “antifungal”.]
4 Principle
The test specimens and control specimens are inoculated with a spore suspension of a selected test
strain of micro-fungi specified or claimed. Two test methods are available to assess antifungal activity.
Antifungal performance is quantitatively determined by counting the number of viable micro-fungi and
calculating the antifungal activity ratio.
5 Safety
The handling of microorganisms which are potentially hazardous requires a high degree of technical
competence and can be subject to current national legislation and regulations. Only personnel trained
in microbiological techniques should carry out such tests.
NOTE: Refer to country-specific codes of practice for personal hygiene, disinfection and sterilization.
It is recommended that the person who perform the test should consult IEC 60068-2-10:2005,
Appendix A, and ISO 7218.
6 Apparatus
6.1 General
Disposable apparatus is an acceptable alternative to re-usable glassware and plastic if it has suitable
specifications.
Usual microbiological laboratory equipment in accordance with ISO 7218 and in particular the
following.
6.2 Biological safety cabinet.
6.3 Incubator, capable of maintaining a temperature of (28 ± 2) °C.
6.4 Autoclave, capable of maintaining a temperature of (121 ± 2) °C and a pressure of (103 ± 5) kPa,
for wet sterilization, used in accordance with ISO 7218.
6.5 Humidity chamber, capable of maintaining a temperature of (28 ± 2) °C and a relative humidity of
(85 ± 5
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