All products on List N are considered to be effective against SARS-CoV-2, but those with a registered kill claim have been tested against the virus. Other disinfectants on List N must meet at least one of the following criteria:
The product has an emerging viral pathogens claim, meaning that the products have demonstrated efficacy against a virus that is harder to kill than SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) The product has demonstrated efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). The product has demonstrated efficacy against a harder-to-kill pathogen than SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), specifically norovirus, Mycobacterium bovis, or Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The product has demonstrated efficacy against another type of human coronavirus similar to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).