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BS EN 12128:1998

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Biotechnology. Laboratories for research, development and analysis. Containment levels of microbiology laboratories, areas of risk, localities and physical safety requirements
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-08-1998

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Physical containment level classification
5 Physical containment level 1 laboratory (PCL1)
6 Physical containment level 2 laboratory (PCL2)
7 Physical containment level 3 laboratory (PCL3)
8 Physical containment level 4 laboratory (PCL4)
Annex A (informative) Guidance on space needs and dimensions
Annex B (informative) Method of test for the determination
of pressure differences
Annex C (informative) Bibliography

Defines minimum physical requirements for biological safety for laboratories at four reference physical containment levels, appropriate for handling micro-organisms of differing risk groups. Mainly concerned with the containment of micro-organisms which could constitute a risk to human health. Applicable to microbiology laboratories where handling of micro-organisms in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or genetic modification is undertaken.

This European Standard specifies minimum physical requirements for biological safety for laboratories at four reference physical containment levels which are appropriate for handling micro-organisms of different risk groups.

This European Standard primarily addresses the containment of micro-organisms which can present a risk to human health.

It applies to microbiology laboratories where the handling of micro-organisms in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or genetic modification is carried out.

NOTE Some aspects can also be applicable to laboratories specializing in disciplines other than microbiology which deal with specimens or other material not intended for cultivation but which may contain micro-organisms.

The requirements given in this European Standard are to minimize risks that may result from handling micro-organisms or materials which contain them. They are applicable to premises where there is an intention to manipulate or propagate micro-organisms of known or unknown identity.

Committee
BTI/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 95/125071 DC. (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
SN EN 12128 : 1998 Identical
NEN EN 12128 : 1998 Identical
NS EN 12128 : 1ED 1999 Identical
UNI EN 12128 : 2000 Identical
NF EN 12128 : 1998 Identical
EN 12128:1998 Identical
DIN EN 12128:1998-05 Identical
NBN EN 12128 : 1998 Identical
I.S. EN 12128:1998 Identical
UNE-EN 12128:1998 Identical

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