Select EPA-registered disinfectants from List N for pathogen control in a commercial cleaning program
domain: epa.gov · 6 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Use EPA's List N tool (epa.gov/coronavirus-and-disinfectants) to search for products EPA expects to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 and other listed pathogens on hard, non-porous surfaces
Confirm each candidate product's EPA registration number is active and matches the label EPA has on file
Cross-check the product's approved surfaces, contact time, and use sites against the client facility's needs (e.g., food-contact vs. general surfaces)
Verify the product is appropriate for the specific pathogen(s) of concern if targeting something beyond the coronavirus scope of List N
Document product selection and label instructions in the site's written cleaning/disinfection protocol
Recheck List N periodically, since EPA adds and removes products as registrations change
Known gotchas
List N is scoped to products expected to be effective against SARS-CoV-2 — for other pathogens (e.g., specific bacteria, norovirus), confirm the product's label claims separately rather than assuming List N inclusion covers all pathogens
Product registrations and List N entries change over time; re-verify at time of purchase rather than relying on a saved/older list
Using a disinfectant off-label (wrong dilution, wrong surface, or wrong contact time) is a federal violation regardless of List N status
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