Infection Control & SafetyQuestion 369 of 484
A disinfectant used on non-porous implements in California salons must be EPA-registered and demonstrate efficacy against which group of pathogens?
a.Only common cold viruses
b.Only fungal spores
c.Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal (hospital-grade, broad-spectrum)
d.Only Gram-positive bacteria
Explanation
Per 16 CCR §979, the disinfectant must be EPA-registered as a hospital-grade, broad-spectrum product effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi when used on non-porous tools.
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