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EN 12740:1999

Biotechnology - Laboratories for research, development and analysis - Guidance for handling, inactivating and testing of waste EN 12740:1999

Publication date:   Nov 20, 2003

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Apr 11, 2022

CEN

CEN/TC 233 Biotechnology

European Norm

07.080   Biology. Botany. Zoology | 07.100.01   Microbiology in general | 13.030.30   Special wastes

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This European Standard gives guidance on methods for handling, inactivating and testing of waste containing organisms arising from biotechnology laboratory activities and processes. It is concerned with methods to reduce the risks arising from exposure to waste derived from laboratory-scale activities which contains organisms hazardous or potentially hazardous to humans, animals, plants or the environment.

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EN 12740:1999
90.93 Standard confirmed
Apr 11, 2022