Focus Areas

The International Antimicrobial Council (IAC) provides scientific and technical expertise across four core focus areas: antimicrobial, anti-odor, anti-allergen, and anti-adhesion. Within our antimicrobial focus area includes antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral segments. Antifungal expertise covers both antimold and anti-yeast applications.

IAC supports each segment through specialized scientific, testing, and technical. IAC supports organizations in evaluating performance, selecting appropriate test methods, interpreting results, and navigating technical and regulatory requirements. Our capabilities combine scientific expertise with practical industry knowledge to support informed decisions across materials, products, and applications.

IAC serves government agencies, academic institutions, foundations, global NGOs, manufacturers, brands, and retailers. Our services include testing, technical guidance, standards development, education, certification, research, and consulting. We tailor these capabilities to address specific technical challenges, performance requirements, product claims, and organizational needs.