GERMFREE recognized as VMA Exporter of the Year
GERMFREE has earned its third consecutive Exporter of the Year award from the Volusia Manufacturers Association (VMA). The VMA’s Board of Examiners evaluates companies based on a range of criteria. According to the organization, GERMFREE was chosen as the top VMA exporter, based on a variety of factors, including: “Worldwide reputation for innovation and quality” “High [...]
Product Information »Annual Field Testing for Certification of Class III BSC
These recommendations were developed by comparing the various performance tests identified in the standards described in the past two blogs, in an attempt to provide guidance on the development of a comprehensive performance field test. Consideration has also been given to those factors that may affect the ability to conduct a performance test using [...]
Product Information »International Performance Standards for Class III BSC
The last blog addressed industry accepted standards for performance testing of Class III Biosafety Cabinet in the US. This blog focuses on other Internationally accepted standards. These standards contain some areas of overlap with US standards and in other areas provide supplemental information. British/European Standard BE EN 12469:2000/EN 12469:2000, 2000 (1) : Class III BSC has a [...]
Product Information »Article Outlines Rationale for Mobile Labs
The most recent edition of CBRNe WORLD Magazine includes a highly informative article on the rationale for the procurement and deployment of mobile laboratories. The article, authored by Monica Heyl, discusses the use of mobile labs by first responders, military, law enforcement and civil support teams. Ms. Heyl describes a range of applications for these units: “Mobile laboratories can be integrated [...]
Product Information »BioContainment Equipment and Biosafety Training
In biosafety training programs, it is critical that students develop a familiarity with biological safety equipment. In courses and workshops, this can take the form of industry-insider trainings, interactive exercises as well as hands-on experience with the equipment. Industry can play an important role in biosafety training. This goes beyond demonstrating equipment at trade shows and conferences. Germfree’s Class [...]
Product Information »US Performance Standards to Consult When Purchasing a Class III BSC
Class III BSC: Performance Testing Standards There are several prominent industry accepted standards for performance testing of Class III Biosafety Cabinet in the US. These standards contain some areas of overlap, and in many cases one standard contains performance related information not contained in the other standards. The information below provides a brief summary of the [...]
Product Information »Pass Through Chamber Options in Class III BSC
Pass through chambers provide an easy way of moving supplies and materials in-to and out-of the Class III Biological Safety Cabinet. There are a few options to consider with these devices. To begin with, their interior surfaces should be coved for ease of cleaning, and the exterior of the chamber should not extend into an [...]
Product Information »Turbulent, Laminar and High Velocity Airflow in Class III BSC
What type of airflow should be used in a Class III BSC? Is higher velocity better? Class II BSC vs. Class III BSC Airflow Unlike Class II BSC which employs laminar flow to protect personnel, the Class III Biological Safety Cabinet does not have an open sash in the front, hence does not require laminar [...]
Product Information »Prefabricated HVAC Engineering Systems for BSL-3 Labs
The post from January 10thon Mobile and Modular Laboratory Platforms generated an interesting question. The question was, ‘If we can build the BSL-3 lab with local tradecrafts, but do not think there is local experience in HVAC construction and controls, is it possible to purchase the HVAC system in a prefabricated package for delivery and [...]
Product Information »Mobile and Deployable Class III BSC and Flexible Film Isolators
Three events have come together in the past few years that codified a need for rapidly deployable, mobile and cost effective containment equipment. First, there was recognition that many regions and countries in the world did not have adequate infrastructure, reliable power, or primary containment to provide a safe environment when working with emerging, re-emerging [...]
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