This European Standard specifies performance criteria for steam sterilizers and autoclaves used forThe destruction and prevention of release of microorganisms used in biotechnological processes.This European Standard applies ifThe intended use of steam sterilizers or autoclaves includes hazardous or potentially hazardous microorganisms used in biotechnological processes, or if exposure of the worker orThe environment to such microorganisms is restricted for reasons of safety.
EN 12347:1998 history
1998EN 12347:1998 Biotechnology - Performance criteria for steam sterilizers and autoclaves