ISO standards for biotechnology support innovation while ensuring safety, efficacy, and ethical considerations in fields like gene editing and bio-manufacturing.

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Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 5: Operations

Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 1: Classification of air cleanliness by particle concentration

Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 13: Cleaning of surfaces to achieve defined levels of cleanliness in terms of particle and chemical concentration

Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 4: Design, construction and start-up

Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 14: Assessment of suitability for use of equipment by airborne particle concentration

Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 2: Monitoring to provide evidence of cleanroom performance related to air cleanliness by particle concentration

Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments
Part 3: Test methods

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How intellectual property rights protect creativity and innovation

In the digital age, the shadow of IP theft looms ever larger. For organizations, protecting their intellectual property has become a relentless battle.

Scientist lifting human cells from liquid nitrogen storage

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Injecting quality into biobanks

Newly published guidance for biobanking will help to advance scientific research and development even further.

Close-up of a female scientist experimenting in a laboratory.

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Improving biosecurity with first International Standard for biorisk management

From diagnosing diseases to pharmaceutical and scientific research, the handling of biological materials in laboratories or elsewhere is essential for many industries but doesn’t come without its dangers. Effective risk management of biohazardous materials means a reduced chance of accidents, less impact on the environment and a more efficient use of time and other resources.