EN 12461:1998

Biotechnology - Large scale process and production - Guidance for the handling, inactivating and testing of waste EN 12461:1998

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

Scope

This European Standard gives guidance on the assessment and the selection of procedures for treatment of waste process microorganisms from biotechnological plant to ensure the safety of people and environment. This European Standard applies to wastes and effluents (solid, liquid and gaseous) emitted from biotechnological processes which include traditional processes such as brewing or food processing, fermentation of pharmaceutical and chemical products as well as biotechnological processes for environmental and agricultural application.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard