Advocating for 222nm Far UV-C with the PMRA in Canada - 23 Peer Reviewed on the Effect and Safety of 222 nm far UV-C
We’re open-sourcing the work of Steven Grabenheimer, the only Canadian currently collaborating with the PMRA (Pest Management Regulatory Agency) within the Canadian Federal Government, to advocate for the safe deployment of 222nm far UV-C disinfection technology, which the PMRA currently doesn’t specifically mention in its UV legislation. The specific 222nm far UV-C wavelength holds immense potential for public health by effectively inactivating harmful pathogens like bacteria and viruses in as fast as .08 of a second while remaining significantly safer for human exposure compared to traditional germicidal UVC lamps.
Leveraging UV for Safer Fentanyl Seizures and Equipment Sterilization in Law Enforcement
In addition to PPE, law enforcement officers can also use UV-C light to help improve safety protocols. Ultraviolet, or ‘UV-C’ light has a germicidal effect, meaning it can kill bacteria and viruses with up to 99.9998% efficacy. It is also effective at killing fentanyl. This makes it a valuable tool for decontaminating surfaces that may be contaminated with fentanyl.