NEN-EN 1619:1994 Ontw. en

This standard describes general principles for management and organization for conservation of microorganisms used for large-scale process and production including Industry and Research. The main purpose is to secure safe handling in order to obtain reproducible results. This standard outlines laboratory methods of handling and preservation of microbial strains or production cell lines obtained from animals and plants in order to get reproducible and safe cultivation processes for the industrial production of substances. The composition of the medium is not given because it depends on the microorganisms. Further recommendations may be appropriate for culture collection. This standard is applicable to the following: - strains of prokaryotic microorganisms; - strains of eukaryotic microorganisms; - cell lines; - viruses.