BS EN 12469-2:2025

This standard BS EN 12469-2:2025 Biological safety cabinets is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.140.30 Ventilation and air-conditioning systems
• 71.040.10 Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment
• 07.100.01 Microbiology in general
• 07.080 Biology. Botany. Zoology

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.