ISO 15714:2019 Testing

ISO 15714:2019 Testing

Determination of Antibacterial Activity of Airborne Materials Using Bioaerosols

Global reference testing for airborne antibacterial performance — grounded in real aerobiology

Airmid Healthgroup provides independent, ISO 15714:2019-compliant testing to evaluate the antibacterial performance of materials and products when challenged with airborne bacteria under controlled laboratory conditions.

As the world’s most pre-eminent authority in indoor aerobiology and infectious aerosol testing, we help manufacturers, innovators, and standards leaders move beyond surface-only claims and demonstrate true airborne antibacterial efficacy — where real exposure and risk occur.

What is ISO 15714:2019?

ISO 15714:2019 is an international standard that specifies a test method for determining the antibacterial activity of materials exposed to bacterial bioaerosols.

Unlike surface contact tests, ISO 15714 evaluates how materials interact with airborne bacteria, making it highly relevant for:

• Indoor air quality (IAQ) technologies

• HVAC-integrated materials

• Air cleaning and filtration components

• Antimicrobial coatings and treated substrates

• Products making airborne antibacterial claims

This standard is particularly important where inhalation exposure, deposition, and resuspension are critical to human health outcomes.

Why ISO 15714 Testing Matters

Surface tests are no longer enough

Most antimicrobial standards were developed for direct surface contact, not for the complex dynamics of airborne transmission. ISO 15714 addresses this gap by introducing:

• Controlled generation of bacterial aerosols

• Exposure of test materials in air, not liquid

• Quantification of viable airborne bacteria post-exposure

• Assessment aligned with real indoor environments

For product developers and regulators alike, this represents a step change in scientific relevance.

Why Airmid Healthgroup?

Purpose-built aerobiology, not adapted surface labs

ISO 15714 is not a “bolt-on” test. It requires deep expertise in bioaerosol science, aerosol physics, microbiology, and exposure control.

Airmid Healthgroup is uniquely positioned because we offer:

• ✔ Dedicated bioaerosol exposure chambers (multiple volumes and flow regimes)

• ✔ Decades of infectious aerosol expertise across bacteria, viruses, and allergens

• ✔ ISO 17025-aligned laboratory systems

• ✔ Clinically informed test design, led by medical and microbiology PhDs

• ✔ Regulatory-grade reporting suitable for claims, certifications, and standards submissions

We do not simply “run the method” — we interpret, contextualise, and de-risk it for your product and market.

Our ISO 15714:2019 Testing Capabilities

Test scope and flexibility

We support ISO 15714 testing across a wide range of materials and applications, including:

• Treated and untreated substrates

• Porous and non-porous materials

• HVAC and air-handling components

• Filter media and non-filter technologies

• Antimicrobial coatings and additives

Where appropriate, we also support pre-standard feasibility studies, method adaptations, and R&D optimisation prior to formal compliance testing.

Typical Applications

ISO 15714 testing is commonly used to support:

• Antibacterial performance claims for airborne exposure

• Product differentiation in crowded IAQ markets

• Regulatory and certification submissions

• Standards development and validation studies

• R&D decision-making for next-generation technologies

For many clients, it forms part of a broader evidence package, alongside viral, allergen, or whole-device testing.

From “Off-the-Shelf” to “To-the-Shelf”

Consistent with Airmid Healthgroup’s product-development philosophy, we support both:

• Off-the-shelf testing — strict ISO 15714 execution

• To-the-shelf programmes — staged testing aligned to TRLs, claims strategy, and market entry

This ensures your investment in testing directly supports commercial, regulatory, and reputational outcomes.

Deliverables

Every ISO 15714 project includes:

• Full test protocol and study plan

• Controlled bioaerosol exposure and sampling

• Quantitative antibacterial performance results

• Clear, decision-ready test report

• Optional technical interpretation for marketing, regulatory, or standards use

Reports are suitable for global use and written with scientific, regulatory, and commercial audiences in mind.

Who We Work With

We regularly support:

• HVAC and air-cleaning manufacturers

• Material science and coating companies

• Consumer product innovators

• MedTech and healthcare suppliers

• Certification bodies and standards organisations

Many of our clients are market leaders seeking to substantiate claims at the highest possible scientific bar.

Speak to the Global Experts in Aerobiology

If you are developing, validating, or defending antibacterial claims related to airborne exposure, ISO 15714:2019 testing should be performed by a laboratory that lives and breathes aerobiology.

Airmid Healthgroup is that laboratory.

👉 Contact us to discuss ISO 15714:2019 testing, feasibility studies, timelines, and integration with your wider IAQ testing programme.

“ISO 15714:2019 testing at Airmid Healthgroup is frequently integrated with ISO 16000 indoor air quality testing, ASTM E3273 aerobiology chamber studies, and ASHRAE 185 air-cleaning performance testing, providing clients with a unified, regulator-grade evidence base for airborne antibacterial claims.

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“ISO 15714:2019 forms part of a broader portfolio of ISO-compliant aerobiology and antimicrobial testing services…”

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About iAIR Labs.

Full-service contract testing lab serving specializes in pre-clinical research and the testing of disinfectants, sanitizers, antimicrobial devices, medical devices, and personal care products.

As a specialist in Testing, Inspection , Certification, Compliance & Services (TICCS), we provide reliable, independent, and timely advice, inspections, certifications, audits, training, and analyses. Our high-quality project management and complementary real world impact services are fully focused on ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable world.