This Part of this European Standard provides guidance on the implementation of the requirements specified in EN 1174-1. It is aimed at providing a better understanding of EN 1174-1 as well as assisting in implementing its requirements. The guidance given is not intended to be exhaustive, but to highlight important aspects to which attention should be given.
NOTE. This Part of EN 1174-1 is informative and does not contain requirements.
This Part of this European standard is not intended as a checklist for assessing compliance with EN 1174-1.
BS EN 1174-2:1997 history
2018BS EN ISO 11737-1:2018 Sterilization of health care products. Microbiological methods. Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
2006BS EN ISO 11737-1:2006 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods - Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
1997BS EN 1174-2:1997 Sterilization of medical devices - Estimation of the population of micro-organisms on product - Guidance