What is BS EN 12741 - Guidance for biotechnology laboratory operations about?
BS EN 12741 is a European standard that discusses the biotechnology laboratories for research, development, and analysis for operations. BS EN 12741 outlines the guidelines for practice for biotechnology operations in research, development, and analysis laboratories of containment levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see EN 12128 and EN 12738) to carry out biotechnology operations properly.
BS EN 12741 aims at the protection of workers from biological hazards as well as the environment, including plants, and animals.
Who is BS EN 12741 - Guidance for biotechnology laboratory operations for?
BS EN 12741 on the guidance for biotechnology laboratory operations is useful for:
- Biotechnology laboratory
- Personnel responsible for carrying out biotechnology laboratory operations
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 12741 - Guidance for biotechnology laboratory operations?
Good biotechnology laboratory practice covers all aspects of the organization of biotechnology work and the conditions under which it is planned, executed, validated, and supervised, as well as aspects relating to the education and training of personnel.
BS EN 12741 guideline assists you with basic practices for biotechnology laboratories, practices for handling microorganisms, containment levels, waste disposal, effluent disposal, health surveillance, medical surveillance, management of laboratory accidents, cleaning, maintenance, and decontamination for carrying out biotechnology laboratory operations properly.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 12741, you can ensure well planned, executed, validated, and supervised operations in biotechnology laboratories. In addition, ensure the health and safety of the laboratory technicians.
