Regulatory Consideration

Technology Overview

airDefender is the proud patent holder of the Quantum Antimicrobial Technology (QAT), a new advanced technology with dual patents for its antimicrobial (bacterial, viral, fungal) effectiveness and self-cleaning property. QAT is proven to reduce viral loading* on products and surfaces while maintaining a high level of resistance to wash, wear, dirt, and other contaminants. Pending regulatory approval in certain territories, the Quantum Antimicrobial Technology can be utilized in the treatment of different substrates and products.

Some of the airDefender products are only available in Hong Kong.  As one of the fastest-growing antimicrobial companies, we are putting most efforts to meet regulatory requirements to enter each territory. airDefender international company has pending applications to meet all claims in specific regions.

 

Regulatory Considerations for North America

There are strict regulatory requirements in North America for products that hope to make antiviral or antibacterial health claims. In the US, these claims require the product to be registered with either the US EPA or US FDA respectively on top of presenting clear and obvious proof of actual antiviral/antibacterial efficacy. 

For the US market, Quantum Antimicrobial Technology may only be incorporated into products that are or will be registered with the US EPA and FDA. Contact your airDefender representative to learn more about how QAT can work with your product.

 

Regulatory Considerations for Europe

There are strict regulatory requirements in Europe for products that hope to make antiviral or antibacterial health claims. In general, this requires registration or authorization of the product itself as a pesticidal/biocidal device or product on top of presenting clear and obvious proof of actual antiviral/antibacterial efficacy, but this needs to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 

If registration or authorization is required, this could be a multi-year investment that is resource-intensive. There can be alternative routes that do not require this approach. Contact your airDefender representative for further information.
 

*Antiviral efficacy may vary depending on substrate type, application dosage of the treatment, impurities, and application procedure.