Biosafety cabinet certification

Camfil's NATA accredited facility can perform various compliance tests to validate the self-contained laboratory enclosures known as biohazard cabinets or biosafety cabinets, as per the following Australian and International Standards:

AS 1807.4.1 – Determination of air velocity and uniformity in clean work stations, laminar flow safety cabinets and pharmaceutical isolators
AS 1807.4.3 – Determination of work zone integrity
AS 1807.4.4 – Determination of integrity for terminally mounted HEPA Filter installations
AS/ISO 14644.1 – Particle Counting in work zone
AS 1807.15 – Determination of illuminance
AS 1807.4.7 – Determination of sound level at installed work stations, safety cabinets and pharmaceutical isolators
AS 1807.4.8 – Determination of inward air velocity
AS 1807.4.9 – Determination of air barrier containment of laminar flow safety cabinets
AS 1807.4.10 – Determination of intensity of radiation from UV lamps
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Certification (Annex 5) Downflow Velocity
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Certification (Annex 5) Inflow Velocity (face velocity) test
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Certification (Annex 5) HEPA Filter Leak Test
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Certification (Annex 5) Site installation assessment tests
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Certification (Annex 5) Lighting intensity test
NSF/ANSI 49 Biosafety Cabinetry Certification (Annex 5) Noise level test

At the conclusion of our comprehensive testing, you will receive a detailed analysis report and a NATA endorsed Certificate of Compliance to verify that your biological safety cabinet meets Australian and International Standard specifications.

Class i and class ii biosafety cabinet testing

Camfil can provide NATA accredited testing services for the following:

Class I Biological Safety Cabinet / Biosafety Cabinet
Class II Type A1 Biological Safety Cabinet / Tissue Culture Hood (Biosafety Cabinet)
Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet / Tissue Culture Hood (Biosafety Cabinet)
Class II Type B1 Biological Safety Cabinet / Tissue Culture Hood (Biosafety Cabinet)
Class II Type B2 Biological Safety Cabinet / Tissue Culture Hood (Biosafety Cabinet)

In most cases, fumigation of biosafety cabinets is required prior to testing. Refer to our Decontamination Fumigation services for more details.

Close up of scientist face in goggles and protective mask at chemical laboratory.

When should biosafety cabinets be certified?

On site, upon installation and/or commissioning, prior to use
After any mechanical or electrical maintenance
After filter replacement
After re-location of clean work stations or safety cabinets
Re-tested at least annually
Re-tested as required by appropriate regulatory authority
In special circumstances, such as a significant change in the work program, or where impaired operation is suspected