The Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, has announced that two additional organizations, Tork and Soapy Care, have achieved the GBAC STAR Registered Technology & Programs designation.
These two organizations’ offerings were assessed by the GBAC Advisory Council Scientific Board for scientific validity, usability, practicality, safety, and efficacy.
Tork, an Essity brand, registered its Tork Vision Cleaning, a technology that harnesses the power of real-time data to identify when and where there are service needs in a facility, helping to meet guest expectations while securing the expected hygiene standard.
Also joining the list is Soapy Care Ltd.’s Clean Machine Pro, a touchless interface which monitors and educates on proper handwashing with video tutorials and real-time feedback. Powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) for personal and business hand hygiene compliance, the machine preheats the water to the right temperature for comfort and hygiene, dispenses an exact amount of soap, and can check guests’ temperature if needed.
“With the new BA.5 variant recently driving up COVID-19 cases, GBAC is ecstatic to welcome two more products to our list of registered technologies and programs,” said GBAC Executive Director Patricia Olinger. “Facilities can incorporate these innovations knowing they are verified for real-world use and effectiveness.”
To achieve GBAC STAR Registered Technology status, organizations must demonstrate that their product or service addresses real problems effectively and provide evidence that the offering will contribute to preventing the spread of COVID-19 or any other diseases. Companies also must show that their offerings improve efficacy, cost, health, and safety over existing offerings on the market.
“Even as we enter a post-pandemic climate, the public is still highly concerned with the effectiveness of cleaning technologies and programs,” added Olinger. “Accreditation like the GBAC STAR Registered Technologies & Registered Programs bring facilities who install these technologies one step closer to GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation, creating a level of trust with their employees and visitors.”
Find accredited technologies and those pursuing accreditation via the GBAC STAR Facility Directory at gbac.org/directory.
