The first organisations have achieved the GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Registered Programs designation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA.

These products and programs have been recognised as meeting a high standard of cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention. The GBAC STAR Registered Seal promotes resilience and provides added assurance for facility managers and service provides who are dedicated to cleaning for health. 20 additional companies are in the process of achieving the GBAC STAR Registered designation.

The technologies and programs that have achieved GBAC STAR Registered Technologies & Registered Programs designation include:

AirV2 Clean Air Dispersion System from Germfree
AllClir Sensors from AllClir
eWAVE Intelligent Fiber (i-fiber) from Creative Products International
Gene Count Q16/SARS-CoV-2 Direct Surface Kit from LuminUltra
KOLO Smart Monitoring System from GP PRO
Onvation Smart Restroom System from Kimberly-Clark Professional

Patricia Olinger, GBAC Executive Director, said: “The GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Registered Programs designation helps facility managers and building service contractors identify vetted technology and services to keep facilities safe and their visitors healthy. These newly registered offerings represent the best in cleaning and disinfection products and programs to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.”

GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Registered Programs Seal confirms that equipment, products, or programs meet safety and health guidelines. Organisations that wish to receive the designation must provide a list of claims and a problem statement the offering is addressing, evidence that the offering contributes to preventing the spread of COVID-19 or any other diseases, and demonstrate an advantage in efficacy, cost, health, and safety over existing products and services.