NF Mark Microbiological Safety Stations

Given the risks and dangers involved in handling biologically active, infected or dangerous substances, the NF Microbiological Safety Cabinets mark goes well beyond the CE mark and is a guarantee for your customers that they are getting products that protect the operator and the environment. The NF mark gives you a constant guarantee of the performance and quality of your products.

Certification overview 

Applicable to Type II Microbiological Safety Cabinets, the NF Microbiological Safety Cabinets mark is based on control of the quality system and testing means and methods put in place by the manufacturer, as well as on regular product testing carried out at the LNE laboratory, to guarantee your customers (hospitals, laboratories, research institutes, etc.) that your products consistently meet the requirements of French standard NF EN 12469 as well as additional requirements.

How ?

Tests are regularly carried out on products taken from the manufacturing site in order to verify the performance criteria required by the applicable product standard and additional specifications imposed under the NF mark:

Airflow:

  • Downflow velocity
  • Incoming air velocity
  • Microbiological Testing
  • Protection of personnel
  • Product Protection
  • Protection against cross-contamination

Sound Pressure Level:

  • Sound level

Materials, Design & Manufacturing:

  • Alarm Verification
  • Temperature check
  • Checking the illumination
  • Cleaning Capacity
  • Sterilization Capacity
  • Electrical safety
  • Stability
  • Leak detection of the installed high-efficiency (HEPA) filter system
  • Protective Barrier Position Measurements
  • Envelope sealing

In all cases, the quality control system and the test facilities set up by the manufacturer are regularly checked to ensure consistency in the quality of the products supplied.

Why opt for the NF Microbiological Safety Posts mark?

By affixing the NF mark to your products, you give your customers the certainty of providing them with Type II Microbiological Safety Cabinets:

  • comply with well-defined performance requirements to ensure optimal efficiency for the intended use,
  • of constant quality, guaranteed by regular inspections carried out annually by LNE,
  • at a fair price: the characteristics of NF products are known. This gives you an indisputable reference for comparing prices.

Get certified

Consult the certification rules, which define the certification management framework, including the scope of application, the requirements to be met by the applicant/registrant, the admission and monitoring procedures and the parties involved. Certification is governed by part 3 of the Certification Rules.