How Are Disinfecting Wipes Tested and Certified in Canada?

In Canada, disinfecting wipes are regulated as drugs under the Food and Drugs Act and must be registered with Health Canada before making any disinfectant claims. Registration requires third-party efficacy testing against each listed pathogen, a formal submission to Health Canada, regulatory review, and the assignment of a Drug Identification Number (DIN). A product without a Canadian DIN cannot legally claim to disinfect in Canada.

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