What is this ISO 23196 - Biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations about?
ISO 23196 discusses water quality with a focus on calculation of biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations. ISO 23196 specifies the derivation of biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations for results of in vitro bioassays which are based on measuring effects on a biological process such as enzyme induction or cellular growth. The concept described in ISO 23196 is used for any biological assay after the proof of its applicability.
To derive BEQ concentrations, the effect on a biological process caused by a sample – i.e., the activity of the sample – is expressed in terms of a concentration of a reference compound which results in an equivalent effect on the process.
Who is ISO 23196 - Biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations for ?
ISO 23196 on biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations is useful for:
Water testing laboratories
Municipal bodies
Biology researchers
Water treatment plants
Why should you use ISO 23196 - Biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations ?
BS ISO 23196:2022 history
2022BS ISO 23196:2022 Water quality. Calculation of biological equivalence (BEQ) concentrations