Abstract: A stable organic iodophor composition including an iodophor wherein the ratio or organic iodine solubilizing compound to iodine is less than 5:1 by weight, and a process for the production of an iodophor composition which process includes dissolving an organic iodine solubilizing compound and iodine or an iodine liberating substance in water in amounts such that the ratio of iodine liberating substance to iodine is less that 5:1 by weight and optionally adjusting the pH. adding an oxidizing agent and readjusting the pH following oxidation.