Locating a Certification Company
Biological safety cabinet certification consists of a series of tests designed to verify that
the cabinet is performing within operating parameters established by the manufacturer.
To assure that a biological safety cabinet is operating as intended, each cabinet should be
field-tested at the time of installation and at least annually thereafter. Cabinets should be
re-certified whenever HEPA filters are changed, internal maintenance is performed, or is
relocated.
Three industry-related organizations maintain lists of companies and individuals who are
active in the certification industry. You may contact these organizations at the addresses
listed below.
NSF International (NSF) and International Air Filtration Certifiers Association (IAFCA)
sponsor certifier accreditation programs. Accredited certifiers have demonstrated
proficiency at testing biological safety cabinets by successfully completing written and/or
practical examinations.
Biohazard Cabinet Field Certifier Program
NSF International
PO Box 130140
789 N. Dixboro Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140
Telephone (734) 769-8010 Or (800) NSF-MARK
Fax (734) 769-0109
http://www.nsf.org/Certified/Biohazard-Certifier
IAFCA
PO Box 12155
Columbus, OH 43212
Telephone (888) 679-1904
Fax (614) 486-1108
http://www.iafca.com/certifier.html
The Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) is a trade association devoted
to promoting and developing quality assurance within the controlled environment testing
industry. A list of active members is available by contacting the organization.
Controlled Environment Testing Association
1500 Sunday Drive
Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
Telephone (919) 787-5181
Fax (919) 787-4916
http://www.cetainternational.org/members/corp_indiv.htm
For your convenience we have included a partial list of agencies that perform
certification on our website. If you do not find someone listed in your area, please contact
Thermo Forma’s technical services department for additional references.
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