Can a single-bacterium disinfectant be labelled with associated claims against other microorganisms, such as fungi and viruses?
A single-bacterium disinfectant could be labeled as being effective against fungi or viruses, as long as data demonstrating effectiveness of the product against all the microorganisms has been provided. For example, a disinfectant effective against Staphylococcus aureus only, but with data demonstrating its effectiveness against both Trichophyton mentagrophytes and poliovirus type 1 (Sabin), would be eligible to carry three specific claims on its label corresponding to the three microorganisms. Additionally, based on Sections 6.11 and 6.12 of the CAN/CGSB-2.161, this disinfectant could be labelled as both a fungicide and a virucide, two general claims, but not as a bactericide.
