prEN 12469-1

Biological safety cabinets - Part 1: Classes and basic requirements prEN 12469-1

General information

40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10   Apr 26, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 332 Laboratory equipment

European Norm

07.080   Biology. Botany. Zoology | 07.100.01   Microbiology in general

Scope

This document specifies the minimum requirements for biological safety cabinets (BSCs) with respect to design, construction, safety and hygiene and gives general test methods for their verification. The requirements for the different classes are given in the respective parts of the standard.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

90/220/EEC

Deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms

90/679/EEC

Protection of workers from risks related to exposure to biological agents at work

90/219/EEC

Contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms

Life cycle

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prEN 12469-1
40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10
Apr 26, 2024