Biosafety cabinet certification requirements

  • A BSC Should be certified upon installation, after a repair, regularly for annual maintenance and when relocating the BSC to another lab.
    The Certification process can take 2-4 hours to complete.
    It includes testing the inflow and downflow of air through HEPA Filters.
NSF 49 also recommends that certifications should take place at least every 12 months, although many applications require BSC certifications to be performed 
Qualifications for the NSF certifiers include; (1) a high school diploma and (2) either 1 year of experience performing field certifications and completion of 

Do biosafety cabinets need to be certified?

Despite this central role, many biosafety cabinets in use are not routinely tested and verified for correct functional operation and integrity.
This process, referred to as certification, must be carried out by trained individuals and requires the use of calibrated testing equipment.


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