When it comes to professional-grade hygiene, not all products are created equal. 

That’s why we’re proud to say that several of our antibacterial and antiviral soaps and sanitisers meet key EN Certification standards – providing proven protection that’s trusted across sectors.

In this guide, we’ll explore what EN Certification really means, why it matters for your business, and which Modu Hygiene products are tested to meet these essential European standards.

What are EN Standards?

EN stands for European Norm. It’s a standard developed by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), alongside other regional bodies such as CENELEC and ETSI.

These standards set out clear technical specifications and testing methods to ensure that products meet consistent levels of safety, performance and interoperability across all 34 member countries.

For commercial hygiene, EN standards are a powerful way to ensure quality, reduce risk, and meet customer and regulatory expectations across multiple sectors, from healthcare to hospitality.

Why EN Certification matters

Trusted performance, Europe-wide

EN Certification removes technical barriers to trade by replacing conflicting national standards (like the old British BS or German DIN). 

A product tested to an EN standard is recognised across Europe – so you can be confident it meets strict, uniform performance criteria.

Proven safety and quality

EN standards define how a product should perform and how it should be tested. For example, in hygiene, they specify the exact conditions and contact times needed to verify bactericidal or viricidal claims. That means no vague promises – just proven efficacy you can trust.

Compliance with EU law

Some EN Standards are what’s known as harmonised standards, developed to support EU legislation. Products that comply can claim a ‘presumption of conformity’ with relevant EU directives and apply the CE Mark, where required.

EN Certifications for hygiene products

At Modu Hygiene, we carefully select formulations that have been tested to key EN standards for soaps and hand sanitisers.

Here’s a quick overview of what those standards mean:

EN1276 – Bactericidal activity

This standard tests how effectively a product kills bacteria. To pass, it must reduce the number of viable bacteria by at least 99.999% (a 5-log reduction) under defined conditions.

EN13727 – Bactericidal activity in medical settings

Similar to EN1276, but tested under conditions more relevant to medical and surgical environments – including higher organic soiling.

EN1499 – Hygienic handwash

Tests how well a handwash product removes bacteria from the hands in real-life use. It compares the test product to plain soap and shows whether it’s significantly more effective.

EN14476 – Virucidal activity

This standard tests whether a product is effective against viruses, including enveloped viruses like coronaviruses. Products must achieve a ≥4 log (99.99%) reduction in viral count.

EN-Certified Products from Modu Hygiene

The following products in our range meet one or more of the EN Standards listed above:

Modu Antibacterial & Antiviral Clear Foam Soap

Certified to EN1276, EN14476 and EN1499. 

Safe for use in food preparation areas, healthcare environments or any high-traffic locations where hand hygiene is paramount, including schools, offices, retail spaces, hospitality and leisure facilities.

Modu Alcohol Gel Hand Sanitiser

Certified to EN1500 and EN1276. This formulation has also been tested to EN 14476:2013+A2 which includes both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.

This medical-grade alcohol hand sanitiser gel contains 70%+ alcohol for quick, effective hand sanitising with no sticky residue. It also contains conditioners to protect the skin from dryness and irritation.

Modu Alcohol Free Foam Sanitiser

Certified to EN1276 and EN14479, giving a 99.99% guarantee of killing most common bacteria and enveloped viruses. It also has a EN1500 hygienic hand-rub certification.

This gentle yet highly effective formula provides broad-spectrum protection against germs and bacteria, making it ideal for frequent use in a variety of environments, including healthcare, education, hospitality and food processing. 

Want to check the EN status of a particular product?

Our team will be happy to provide product-specific EN certification information and help you choose the best solution for your workplace hygiene needs.

Give us a call on 01626 333123.

Reliable hygiene. Proven performance.

When you choose EN-certified hygiene products from Modu Hygiene, you’re choosing:

✅ Transparent efficacy backed by European testing protocols.

✅ Robust hygiene systems you can rely on.

✅ Better protection for staff, customers and visitors.

✅ Compliance support for regulated sectors.

All Modu Hygiene products are made in the UK, available with low minimum order quantities, fast turnarounds, and complete custom branding options – so you can scale with confidence and present a professional hygiene system at every site.