EN 12469-2:2025

Biological safety cabinets - Part 2: BSC class II EN 12469-2:2025

Publication date:   Jan 15, 2026

General information

60.60   Standard published   Nov 19, 2025

CEN

CEN/TC 332 Laboratory equipment

European Norm

07.080   Biology. Botany. Zoology

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Scope

This document specifies the specific requirements for class II BSC with respect to design, construction, safety and hygiene.
It sets the specific performance criteria for class II BSC 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

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 12469:2000

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PUBLISHED
EN 12469-2:2025
60.60 Standard published
Nov 19, 2025




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