EN 12461:1998
(Main)Biotechnology - Large scale process and production - Guidance for the handling, inactivating and testing of waste
Biotechnology - Large scale process and production - Guidance for the handling, inactivating and testing of waste
This European Standard gives guidance on the assessment and the selection of procedures for treatment of waste process microorganisms from biotechnological plant to ensure the safety of people and environment. This European Standard applies to wastes and effluents (solid, liquid and gaseous) emitted from biotechnological processes which include traditional processes such as brewing or food processing, fermentation of pharmaceutical and chemical products as well as biotechnological processes for environmental and agricultural application.
Biotechnik - Verfahren in Großmaßstab und Produktion - Leitfaden zur Handhabung, Inaktivierung und Prüfung von Abfall
Diese Europäische Norm gibt eine Anleitung zur Bewertung und Auswahl von Verfahren zur Behandlung von Produktionsmikroorganismen enthaltendem Abfall aus biotechnischen Anlagen, um die Sicherheit von Personen und der Umwelt zu schützen. Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Abfälle und Stoffströme (fest, flüssig und gasförmig), die bei biotechnischen Verfahren anfallen, einschließlich traditioneller Verfahren, wie Brauen oder Lebensmittelverarbeitung, Fermentation von pharmazeutischen und chemischen Produkten sowie biotechnischer Verfahren für Anwendungen in der Umwelt.
Biotechnologie - Procédé à grande échelle et production - Guide pour la manipulation, l'inactivation et le contrôle des déchets
La présente norme donne des indications sur l'évaluation et le choix des procédures de traitement des déchets contenant des microorganismes d'intérêt industriel issus d'une installation biotechnologique afin de garantir la sécurité des personnes et de l'environnement. Cette norme européenne s'applique aux déchets et aux effluents (solides, liquides et gazeux) produits au cours des procédés biotechnologiques qui comprennent aussi bien les procédés traditionnels tels que le brassage ou la production alimentaire, la fermentation pour obtenir des produits pharmaceutiques ou chimiques...
Biotehnologija - Procesi in proizvodnja v industrijskem obsegu - Navodilo za ravnanje z odpadki, njihovo inaktivacijo in preskušanje
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Feb-1998
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 233 - Biotechnology
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 233/WG 2 - Large-scale process and production
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 11-Apr-2022
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview
EN 12461:1998 is a CEN European Standard titled Biotechnology - Large scale process and production - Guidance for the handling, inactivating and testing of waste. It provides guidance for assessing and selecting appropriate procedures to treat waste process microorganisms generated in industrial biotechnology. The standard aims to ensure the safety of people and the environment and applies to solid, liquid and gaseous wastes and effluents from a wide range of biotechnological activities.
Key Topics
The standard focuses on practical guidance rather than prescriptive technical recipes. Core topics include:
- Assessment of waste risks arising from process microorganisms in large-scale biotechnology operations.
- Selection of treatment and inactivation procedures suitable for different waste types (solid, liquid, gaseous).
- Testing and verification methods to confirm effective inactivation and safe discharge or disposal.
- Scope of applicability across traditional and modern bioprocesses, including brewing, food processing, pharmaceutical and chemical fermentations, and environmental/agricultural biotechnology.
- Protection of people and environment, with emphasis on preventing dissemination of viable microorganisms from production-scale facilities.
Applications
EN 12461:1998 is intended to support decision-making and operational controls in industrial and applied biotechnology settings. Typical applications include:
- Developing waste handling and decontamination procedures for bioprocess plants.
- Designing monitoring and testing programs to verify inactivation performance.
- Informing environmental risk assessments and discharge controls for effluents.
- Integrating waste management practices into plant safety and quality systems.
Who should use this standard
- Plant managers and process engineers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries.
- Environmental, health & safety (EHS) professionals and biosafety officers responsible for waste controls.
- Waste management and effluent treatment specialists working with biologically active streams.
- Regulators and auditors assessing compliance and risk mitigation measures for biotechnological facilities.
Related standards
EN 12461:1998 complements other European and international standards and guidance on biosafety, environmental protection and industrial waste management. Users should consider it alongside applicable national regulations and sector-specific standards for discharge, occupational safety and laboratory/production biosafety.
Keywords: EN 12461:1998, biotechnology waste handling, waste inactivation, biotech waste testing, large scale production, bioprocess effluents, biosafety waste management.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12461:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Biotechnology - Large scale process and production - Guidance for the handling, inactivating and testing of waste". This standard covers: This European Standard gives guidance on the assessment and the selection of procedures for treatment of waste process microorganisms from biotechnological plant to ensure the safety of people and environment. This European Standard applies to wastes and effluents (solid, liquid and gaseous) emitted from biotechnological processes which include traditional processes such as brewing or food processing, fermentation of pharmaceutical and chemical products as well as biotechnological processes for environmental and agricultural application.
This European Standard gives guidance on the assessment and the selection of procedures for treatment of waste process microorganisms from biotechnological plant to ensure the safety of people and environment. This European Standard applies to wastes and effluents (solid, liquid and gaseous) emitted from biotechnological processes which include traditional processes such as brewing or food processing, fermentation of pharmaceutical and chemical products as well as biotechnological processes for environmental and agricultural application.
EN 12461:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 07.080 - Biology. Botany. Zoology; 13.030.01 - Wastes in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12461:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 90/219/EEC, 90/220/EEC, 90/679/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/91/19. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Biotehnologija - Procesi in proizvodnja v industrijskem obsegu - Navodilo za ravnanje z odpadki, njihovo inaktivacijo in preskušanjeBiotechnik - Verfahren in Großmaßstab und Produktion - Leitfaden zur Handhabung, Inaktivierung und Prüfung von AbfallBiotechnologie - Procédé a grande échelle et production - Guide pour la manipulation, l'inactivation et le contrôle des déchetsBiotechnology - Large scale process and production - Guidance for the handling, inactivating and testing of waste13.030.01Odpadki na sploš
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