prEN 12469-2

Biological safety cabinets - Part 2: BSC class II prEN 12469-2

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 specific requirements for class II biological safety cabinets (BSCs) with respect to design, construction, safety and hygiene. It sets the specific performance criteria for class II (BSCs) for work with biological agents and specifies test procedures with respect to protection of the worker, the environment and product protection including cross contamination.

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 12469-2
40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10
Apr 26, 2024