ÖNORM EN 12689

This European Standard gives guidance on assessment of technical specifications of microorganism based products (MBPs) for product quality evaluation. It is also applicable for purposes of product registration. NOTE 1 : In this European Standard, the technical specifications are considered to be purity, biological activity and stability of rnicroorganism based product. This European Standard describes criteria and factors considered for the validity of the assessment of the technical specifications. This European Standard only applies to the microbial components of a MBP as a whole and does not apply to any type of molecular components purified from the microorganism. This European Standard applies to MBPs specifically manufactured to be used in agriculture and in the environment. This European Standard does not apply to MBPs used either in food industry, for veterinary use or for human health. NOTE 2 : This European Standard can be used by the manufacturer of MBPs or anyone interested in the evaluation of product quality. NOTE 3 : Due to rapid evolution in this field, it is recommended that the User should consult existing applicable national, European and international standards. NOTE 4 : Technical specification assessment is consistent with the need for protectionof human health, animal and environmental safety.