EN 12469:2000

Biotechnology - Performance criteria for microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469:2000

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

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90.92 Standard to be revised   Jul 31, 2023

CEN

CEN/TC 332 Laboratory equipment

European Norm

07.080   Biology. Botany. Zoology | 07.100.01   Microbiology in general

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This European Standard specifies basic requirements for microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) with respect to safety and hygiene. This European Standard sets the minimum performance criteria for safety cabinets for work with microorganisms and specifies test procedures for microbiological safety cabinets with respect to protection of the worker and the environment, product protection and cross contamination. Mechanical, electrical, chemical or radioactive safety precautions are not covered in the standard but are covered in EN 610101-1, EN 292-1 and EN 292-2 (see Bibliography (1), (2) and (3)).

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

90/220/EEC

Deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms

90/219/EEC

Contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms

90/679/EEC

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

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EN 12469:2000
90.92 Standard to be revised
Jul 31, 2023