Biotechnological safety

Safety cabinets and isolators play a crucial role in the handling of dangerous microorganisms and highly effective toxic substances such as cytostatics. TÜV NORD CERT offers manufacturers and users support through product testing in accordance with the requirements of the Product Safety Act. Our experts, whose decades of experience have significantly shaped the relevant product standards, help you to establish and maintain a high level of safety.

The GS mark stands for quality and safety in Europe and many other countries around the world. It indicates that the product, including its instructions for use, has been tested by an independent institution. Products with the GS mark are favoured due to their proven safety and offer a clear competitive advantage.

"Specialist Qualification for Service Technicians for Microbiological Safety cabinets and safety cabinets for handling cytotoxic substances."

This seminar is suitable for surveillance personnel, safety officers, service technicians, supervisory authorities, and technical managers. It offers service technicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in handling microbiological safety cabinets and safety cabinets for handling cytotoxic substances. Please register using the seminar flyer for the next seminar from January 19 - 23, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany or contact us for further dates and details. 

The Biotechnological Safety Department of TÜV NORD CERT offers the following services as a test center:

• Testing of microbiological safety cabinets with award of the GS mark in accordance with DIN EN 12469
• Testing of safety cabinets and isolators for cytostatics with award of the GS mark in accordance with DIN 12980
• Dynamic microbiological testing of centrifuges in accordance with DIN EN 61010-2-020, Annex AA
• Testing of fume cupboards in accordance with DIN EN 14175 series of standards and test principle EK5/TA8_14-01:2015 with award of the TÜV NORD "type-tested" mark
• Safety-related assessment of safety cabinets and fume cupboards at the operator's premises
• Assessment of the cleanroom suitability of devices in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14644-14

For further information on our services and seminars, please do not hesitate to contact us.