Fume Hood Testing and Certification

A fume hood is a ventilated enclosure that is used to contain vapors and fumes generated inside its work surface. They are one of the most effective devices used to protect laboratory personnel from hazardous chemicals. Because of its function as a protection device, proper performance is essential in providing safety to laboratory personnel.

Laboratory Biosafety Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-1

The ongoing Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for communities, healthcare workers, and laboratory professionals looking to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of COVID-2019.

Understanding Clean Room Classifications

Over the past few years there has been an increasing trend to change from previous classification systems used to the ISO classification systems in ISO 14644-1. However, many companies have continued to use the traditional Class 100, 10,000, 100,000 room classification system from Federal Standard 209-e. In Europe, the GMPs as stated in Annex 1 utilize another system—Grades A through D.