The Global Lighting Association (GLA) and the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate on ultraviolet disinfection technology – also known as ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI.
UVGI air disinfection technology is an established method for reducing infection risks caused by a wide range of contagious airborne diseases such as measles, influenza and tuberculosis. Increasingly it is also recognised as a key tool in reducing the level of indoor air contamination posed by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The memorandum of understanding provides the mechanism for the GLA and IUVA to co-operate in a number of key areas, including:
- joint submissions and other approaches to organisations responsible for establishing ultraviolet disinfection standards and protocols
- joint activities to promote credible information on the application and benefits of UV-C for disinfection of airborne pathogens
- sharing expertise on safety, performance and effectiveness of ultraviolet disinfection technologies
- consultation on health and well-being matters for people in buildings.
About the Global Lighting Association
The Global Lighting Association is the voice of the lighting industry on a global basis. GLA shares information on political, scientific, social and environmental issues of relevance to the lighting industry and advocates its position to relevant stakeholders in the international sphere. See www.globallightingassociation.org
About the International Ultraviolet Association
The mission of the International Ultraviolet Association is to advance the science, engineering & application of ultraviolet technologies to enhance public health, the quality of human life & to protect the environment–through education, research, collaboration and advocacy. IUVA has over 500 members in more than 40 countries. See www.iuva.org.