ISO 21427-1:2006

Water quality — Evaluation of genotoxicity by measurement of the induction of micronuclei — Part 1: Evaluation of genotoxicity using amphibian larvae

Publication date:   Jul 21, 2006

General information

90.93   Standard confirmed   Mar 9, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 147/SC 5 Biological methods

International Standard

13.060.70   Examination of biological properties of water

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Scope

ISO 21427-1:2006 specifies a method for assessing genotoxicity using Amphibia larvae (Xenopus laevis and Pleurodeles waltl). The method is applicable to: aqueous effluents; aqueous leachates; eluates of soils; eluates of industrial waste; eluates of sludges from sewage treatment; surface and ground water; water-soluble substances.

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ISO 21427-1:2006
90.93 Standard confirmed
Mar 9, 2026