What is SIAA?
The Society of International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA) is an organization of manufacturers and testing institutions for the popularization of appropriate and secure treated Antibacterial/Antifungal products. We maintain rules for quality and safety of Antibacterial/Antifungal, and
certify the SIAA marks, the symbols that ensure safety and reliability.
SIAA REGISTERED CERTIFICATE
What is SIAA Mark?
The symbols for KOHKIN were established by the Society of Industrial Technology for Antimicrobial Articles (hereinafter referred to as SIAA).
Products that meet the following three criteria carry the SIAA marks.
(*With the exception of fiber products. Fiber products carry the SEK marks separately.)
SIAA marks represent three types of security
The proportion of bacteria on the surface of the product is 1/100 or less of that on the surface of a non-treated product, and the antimicrobial effect remains after durability tests. Antimicrobial properties are determined from the results of tests conducted in accordance with the ISO 22196 international standard.
On exhibit are the types and treated parts of antimicrobial agents.
The criteria for safety established by SIAA have been met.
The SIAA marks represent self-certification and conformity to the guidelines of this Society by its members and the marks for disclosure of information on quality and safety indicate full disclosure of such information. The SIAA marks can only be used by SIAA members, and the Society monitors the operation of the labeling methods for strict market control of the voluntary standards.
What is Antibacterial?
Inhibiting bacteria for a long period is referred to as Antibacterial.
It is distinguished from pasteurization and eradication, which temporarily kills and eliminates bacteria.
Criteria for selection of treated anti-bacterial products
The SIAA brand mark is borne on products that are under quality control and information disclosure by the guidelines of the Society of Industrial Technology for Antimicrobial Articles based on the results evaluated by ISO22196 method.
If you choose products with the SIAA marks from the Society of Industrial Technology for Antimicrobial Articles, you can be sure of the safety and reliability.
What is Antiviral?
This refers to reducing the number of specific viruses on a product.
Selection criteria for antiviral products
The SIAA brand mark is borne on products that are under quality control and information disclosure by the guidelines of the Society of Industrial Technology of Antimicrobial Articles based on the basis of the results evaluated by ISO 21702 method.
- Antiviral treatment does not cure or prevent disease.
- In compliance with SIAA safety criteria.
Products that have the SIAA mark can be used safely. Products that satisfy the following criteria will display the SIAA mark.
- Antiviral effect
- Safety
- Appropriate labeling