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EN 12128:1998

Biotechnology - Laboratories for research, development and analysis - Containment levels of microbiology laboratories, areas of risk, localities and physical safety requirements EN 12128:1998

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Apr 11, 2022

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CEN/TC 233 Biotechnology

European Norm

07.080   Biology. Botany. Zoology | 07.100.01   Microbiology in general

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This European Standard specifies minimum physical requirements for biological safety for laboratories at four reference physical containment levels which are appropriate for handling microorganisms of different risk groups. This European Standard primarily addresses the containment of microorganisms which can present a risk to human health. It applies to microbiology laboratories where the handling of microorganisms in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or genetic modification is carried out.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

90/220/EEC

Deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms

Legislation 90/220/EEC
90/219/EEC

Contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms

Legislation 90/219/EEC
90/679/EEC

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

Legislation 90/679/EEC

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EN 12128:1998
90.93 Standard confirmed
Apr 11, 2022