Guidelines for laboratory and field testing of long-lasting insecticidal nets

Overview

The purpose of this document is to provide specific, standardized procedures and guidelines for testing long-lasting insecticidal nets (LNs) for personal protection and malaria vector control. It is intended to harmonize testing procedures in order to generate data for registration and labelling of such products by national authorities and provide a framework for industry in developing novel LN products. The document describes laboratory and small- and large-scale field studies undertaken to determine the efficacy and operational acceptability of LNs.

This document replaces the previous guidelines, published by WHOPES in 2005.