Editorial DISINFACTS 1|2026 Dr. Heide Niesalla Dear readers, The challenges of everyday working life are constantly increasing: regulations are changing, new issues are emerging, and decisions often have to be made under time pressure. This makes reliable guidance all the more important. For 15 years, the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER has seen itself as such a partner for disinfection and infection control. Founded as the BODE SCIENCE CENTER, the centre of excellence has been supporting healthcare professionals for five years under the name HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER. In this issue of DISINFACTS, we invite you to take a look behind the scenes and, at the same time, look ahead: How do we work? And how is the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER website evolving? We also look back at the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium 2026, ‘Advancing hygiene with progress and responsibility’. The symposium highlighted the issues currently facing hygiene managers – and how important the continuous exchange between science and practice is. Further articles focus on the responsible advancement of infection control. For instance, in February 2026, the Biocidal Products Committee of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) recommended that ethanol can continue to be used without restriction in hand and surface disinfectants. This ensures that a proven active ingredient remains available for hygiene practice, the external use of which is considered safe when handled correctly. We also report on regulatory developments: the hand disinfectant Sterillium® pure has received authorisation under the EU Biocidal Products Regulation and thus meets the applicable European requirements for efficacy, safety, and environmental compatibility. Your Dr. Heide Niesalla, Head of HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER 3
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