GB19193-2025
Disinfection specification for infectious diseases
传染病消毒规范
GB 19193-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Disinfection specification for infectious diseases. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Nov 1, 2026.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard establishes the disinfection principles and requirements for infectious diseases, specifically covering preventive disinfection, concurrent disinfection, and terminal disinfection. It applies to all types of infectious disease disinfection operations across various environments, including medical institutions, centralized isolation sites, and residential areas. This standard is mandatory for public health authorities, disinfection service providers, and facility management personnel handling epidemic prevention and control.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive disinfection principles, emphasizing legal compliance, scientific effectiveness, avoiding excessive disinfection, and ensuring safety. It specifies requirements for preventive disinfection during outbreaks or major events, targeting high-traffic and highly susceptible environments. For concurrent disinfection, it details the immediate handling of infectious secretions, excretions, and contaminated objects. Strict adherence to the specified concentration and exposure times is required for effective pathogen eradication. For terminal disinfection, the standard categorizes requirements based on the transmission route (e.g., respiratory, digestive, contact) and disease classification (Class A, B, C). It includes specific protocols for severe diseases like plague and cholera, as well as specialized handling for prion-contaminated materials. Terminal disinfection must be initiated promptly and executed according to a scientifically validated plan. Additionally, the standard mandates disinfection quality control and evaluation protocols. It requires personnel training, proper documentation, and the use of qualified disinfection products. Disinfection processes must be fully traceable through standardized work records.
Testing methods
The standard references evaluation procedures according to WS/T 797 (Field disinfection evaluation standard). It emphasizes that nucleic acid testing should not be used as a routine method to determine the survival of target microorganisms post-disinfection. Evaluations must be conducted promptly, and areas failing the evaluation must be re-disinfected until hygiene safety is confirmed.
FAQs
What products and facilities are regulated under GB 19193-2025?
The standard applies to preventive disinfection, concurrent disinfection, and terminal disinfection for all types of infectious diseases. It is mandatory for public health institutions, disinfection service providers, and relevant facilities managing infectious disease outbreaks in China.
Are there any significant updates from the previous version, GB 19193-2015?
Compared to the 2015 version, this new edition expands the scope to include preventive disinfection and concurrent disinfection requirements. It also adds new sections on disinfection quality control and updates the terminal disinfection procedures for various types of infectious diseases. It is crucial to update your compliance documentation to reflect these new mandatory requirements.
How does GB 19193-2025 differ from international disinfection standards?
While the standard references general international concepts, it is deeply integrated with China's specific legal framework, such as the Law of the PRC on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases. It provides specific operational protocols tailored for Chinese public health infrastructure, meaning international companies must adhere strictly to these localized compliance guidelines.
What are the personnel requirements for conducting disinfection under this standard?
The standard mandates that disinfection personnel must undergo professional skills training. Those performing terminal disinfection must be certified disinfection professionals. Service organizations must demonstrate the capability to implement standardized on-site disinfection and provide services that meet the required quality standards.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 19193-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your operations or products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 19193-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, disinfection tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Other
- CCS
- C59
- ICS
- 11.080
- Competent department
- National Disease Control and Prevention Administration
- Technical committee
- National Disease Control and Prevention Administration
Relationships
Replaces:GB 19193-2015 (Current)