Benzinga | Oct 12, 2021 09:15AM EDT

Energy Focus Releases Independent Microbiological Performance Test Report Validating Efficacy Of nUVo UVC Air Disinfectors

Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ:EFOI), a leader in sustainable and human-centric lighting ("HCL") technologies, including its UV(tm) by Energy Focus series of Virus-Targeted UVC Air Disinfectors, received an independent, third-party Microbial Reduction Rate Test Report on the efficacy for nUVo(tm) Tower and nUVo(tm) Traveler from one of the largest independent testing labs in the world and a total quality assurance provider that the Company commissioned.

According to the report, both nUVo(tm) Tower and nUVo(tm) Traveler portable and personal UVC air disinfectors have been shown in independent testing to achieve a microbial reduction of airborne virus, bacteria and mold of between 94.1% and 99.9% in 30 minutes (nUVo(tm) Tower in 1,000 cubic feet of space: mold- 98.3%, bacteria- 97.8%, virus- 94.1%; nUVo(tm) Traveler in 100 cubic feet of space: mold- 99.9%, bacteria- 94.3%, virus- 94.1%).

"This independent test report confirms the high efficacy of our nUVo(tm) products, and we welcome all of our stakeholders to review it," said James Tu, Chairman and CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. "nUVo(tm) Tower and Traveler are each designed to be safe, powerful and filter-free for both consumer and commercial applications. We look forward to bringing them to people worldwide that are actively seeking safer spaces--wherever they are and wherever they go--as life after the pandemic inches towards the new normal and environmental hygiene is considered an imperative condition for people to come together."

Greg Galluccio, Senior VP of Product Management and Engineering at Energy Focus said, "We strive to bring the latest technological innovations to our customers, including two of the most pioneering, powerful virus-targeted UVC air disinfectors on the market. This testing is an exciting validation of our team's dedication to delivering peace of mind by improving indoor air quality through the utilization of these portable and personal airborne pathogen disinfectors."

The Company expects to start selling and delivering nUVo(tm) Tower and nUVo(tm) Traveler in November 2021. For additional information regarding nUVo(tm) products and to register to receive eMail notifications when products are available for purchase, please visit www.nUVo.us.