When your biosafety cabinets fail their certification tests, everything in your lab has to stop. Production shuts down. Research gets delayed. Inspection problems start piling up. We’ve seen too many quality managers deal with these problems—and we built our biosafety cabinet certification services to help prevent them.
Since 1976, Allometrics has provided testing and certification traceable to NIST standards for labs that can’t afford compliance gaps or operational downtime. Our field certification team includes NSF/ANSI 49 accredited technicians with years of hands-on experience working with every major biosafety cabinet manufacturer, performing comprehensive testing that follows strict NSF/ANSI 49 guidelines and satisfies regulatory auditors.
We’re also an A2LA ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and provide documentation that withstands scrutiny. Our electronic certification reports include measurement traceability, detailed test results, and all the records your inspectors need. We follow strict standard operating procedures aligned with cGMP requirements, ensuring every airflow measurement, HEPA integrity test, and smoke pattern check meets federal safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications.
From pharmaceutical cleanrooms to hospital labs, research facilities to compounding pharmacies, we work with facilities where precision and compliance aren’t optional—they’re absolutely essential.
What is Biosafety Cabinet Certification?
Biosafety cabinet certification verifies your cabinet protects personnel, products, and the environment as designed. Our NSF/ANSI 49 accredited field certifiers perform systematic testing using calibrated instruments to measure airflow velocities, identify filter leaks, visualize airflow patterns with smoke tests, and verify electrical safety. Each test generates quantifiable data that demonstrates your cabinet performs within specified tolerances—or identifies exactly what needs correction. [1]
Biological Safety Cabinets We Certify
Our NSF/ANSI 49 Field Certifier credentialed technicians have extensive experience with all major biological safety cabinet configurations and manufacturers, providing comprehensive certification regardless of your equipment specifications.
Cabinet Classifications:
- Class I Biological Safety Cabinets
- Class II Type A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 Cabinets
- Class III Maximum Containment Systems
- Specialty Cytotoxic Drug Preparation Cabinets
We Service All Major Manufacturers Including:
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Baker Company
- ESCO Biological Safety Cabinets
- Labconco Corporation
- NuAire Biological Safety Cabinets
- Germfree Laboratories
- and more!
Our technicians bring the technical expertise to service cabinets from other major manufacturers as well, with experience across brands commonly found in pharmaceutical, research, and healthcare facilities.
Specialized Applications
We certify cabinets in diverse settings where keeping things clean and contained is critical:
- Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms Requiring cGMP Compliance
- Hospital Sterile Compounding Pharmacies
- University and Independent Research Laboratories
- Compounding Pharmacies Following USP <797> and USP <800> Standards
- Biotechnology And Life Sciences Facilities
- Research Laboratory Containment
- Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories
- Aviation Industry Testing Facilities
- Government Research Institutions
Whether you have one cabinet in a community pharmacy or dozens of units across multiple pharmaceutical facilities, we use the same testing methods and provide the same quality documentation that meets all requirements.
Industries That Depend on Our Biosafety Cabinet Certification
Labs across many different fields rely on our certification services to stay in compliance and protect their work. We understand the special rules and demands of each industry we work with, including:
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Pharmaceutical manufacturers and biotech companies face stringent FDA oversight and cGMP requirements. Our certification documentation provides the traceability and measurement accuracy needed to pass inspections and keep operations running
Healthcare and Hospital Systems Hospital pharmacies and clinical laboratories depend on properly functioning biosafety cabinets for patient safety and regulatory compliance. Our certification services support facilities preparing sterile preparations and handling biological materials under USP standards.
Research and Education Universities, research institutes, and government labs need certified cabinets to meet grant requirements and protect personnel. We work with facilities where equipment downtime interrupts important research schedules.
Compounding Pharmacies Independent and specialty compounding pharmacies must maintain USP <797> and USP <800> compliance for state board inspections. Our certification helps demonstrate proper environmental controls for sterile and hazardous drug compounding operations.
Why Quality Managers Choose Allometrics for Biosafety Cabinet Certification
NSF/ANSI 49 Accreditation and ISO 17025 Accreditation When You Need It
As an A2LA ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, our biosafety cabinet certification services undergo regular third-party audits verifying our technical competence, measurement accuracy, and quality management systems. (Note that not many companies are ISO 17025 accredited for biosafety cabinet testing.) This accreditation means your certification documentation withstands regulatory scrutiny because it’s backed by internationally recognized standards. And when NSF/ANSI 49 accreditation is a must, trust Allometrics NSF/ANSI 49 accredited technicians.
Over Five Decades of Controlled Environment Expertise
Since 1976, we’ve specialized in calibration, metrology, and controlled environment certification. We employ NSF/ANSI 49 accredited field certifiers with focused training in biosafety cabinet performance testing, HEPA integrity verification, and airflow smoke pattern testing.
Traceable to NIST Testing Standards
Measurements that satisfy audit requirements with documented traceability. Our testing equipment meets federal and international requirements traceable to NIST standards.This ensures your certification results are reliable and defensible.
The Experts Who Train the Experts
Our technicians aren’t just certified—they’re trained through one of the most respected programs in the industry. In fact, competitors across the country send their own personnel to be trained by us according to NSF/ANSI Standard 49. With decades of experience and a relentless focus on precision, our certified team delivers results that consistently exceed regulatory and customer expectations.
Comprehensive Documentation When You Need It
Our certification reports provide the detailed documentation needed to demonstrate equipment qualification and ongoing performance monitoring. We are proud to follow strict standard operating procedures. Preliminary reports are usually emailed to you on the same day as your service. We strive to have our audited and fully reviewed reports to you within 5 business days.
Nationwide Service with Consistent Quality
Operating from our Webster, Texas headquarters, we provide biosafety cabinet certification services across the United States while maintaining consistent testing methods and documentation standards across all locations. Whether you’re managing one facility or coordinate compliance across multiple sites, you work with one accredited laboratory following uniform procedures.
Why Choose Allometrics Over Other Providers?
A Side-by-Side Comparison…
| Feature | Allometrics | Typical Provider |
| Technician Credentials | Guaranteed NSF/ANSI 49 Field Certifier when required | Varies, often unspecified |
| Laboratory Accreditation | ISO 17025 Accredited | Vast majority are not accredited |
| Measurement Traceability | Traceable to NIST | May use non-traceable standards |
| Standard Turnaround | 5-10 business days | 2-3 weeks |
| Expedited Available | 48 hours | Limited availability |
| Documentation Quality | Audit-ready, inspector-approved format | Basic compliance reports |
| ASAP Program | Proactive compliance management | Not available |
| Experience | Since 1976 (50 years) | Varies |
| Audit Acceptance Rate | 100% documentation acceptance | Not disclosed |
Available Testing Protocols:
Airflow Velocity Profile – Multi-point velocity measurements traceable to NIST across work surface with environmental compensation
Inflow and Downflow Velocity Testing – Containment barrier verification ensuring proper air balance
Smoke Pattern Test – Visual airflow pattern analysis and documentation
Viable and Non-Viable Particle Count – Environmental contamination assessment verifying ISO Class 5 air cleanliness
HEPA Filter Leak Test – Filter integrity and seal effectiveness verification
Noise Level Measurement – Operational sound level documentation
Light Intensity Test – Work surface illumination verification
UV Light Test – Germicidal lamp effectiveness (when applicable)
Electrical Safety Test – Ground fault and electrical system safety
Vibration Testing – Mechanical stability and operational smoothness
Alarm Verification – Safety system functionality verification (Class 2 Type B1/B2)
Benefits of Regular Biosafety Cabinet Certification
Regulatory Compliance and Audit Confidence Documented certification records from an accredited laboratory satisfy FDA, State Boards of Pharmacy, and accreditation body requirements. When auditors request equipment qualification documentation, you present comprehensive test results—not assumptions about cabinet performance. [2]
Personnel and Product Protection Certified cabinets provide verified containment and sterile conditions. You have documented proof that airflow velocities and HEPA filtration meet protective standards instead of just trusting indicator lights.
Early Problem Detection and Operational Continuity Regular certification identifies declining performance before complete failure. Gradual filter loading, motor wear, or seal deterioration shows up in test measurements. This allows for planned maintenance rather than emergency shutdowns during critical operations.
Risks of Neglecting Biosafety Cabinet Certification
Regulatory Violations Operating uncertified cabinets creates compliance violations. FDA inspections, state board audits, and accreditation reviews identify these as major problems—potentially stopping operations or triggering warning letters.
Personnel and Product Risk Failed containment without documented testing puts lab workers at risk and contaminates sterile preparations. Inadequate cabinet performance ruins research samples and invalidates experimental results.
Emergency Response Costs Discovering certification gaps during audits or after equipment failure forces emergency service calls, expedited repairs, and operational shutdowns that cost significantly more than planned certification.
Schedule Your Biosafety Cabinet Certification Today
Approaching annual recertification deadlines? Preparing for upcoming regulatory inspections? Don’t risk audit findings or operational disruptions—schedule your biosafety cabinet certification now.
We understand the operational pressures quality managers face—balancing compliance requirements with production schedules, managing certification deadlines across multiple instruments, and maintaining audit-ready documentation. Our certification services are designed to minimize disruption while delivering the comprehensive testing and documentation your operations require.
What to Expect
When you contact us, we’ll discuss your specific certification needs, cabinet types and quantities, your compliance timeline, and any special requirements. We’ll provide clear information about our testing procedures, documentation, and scheduling to ensure our services align with your operational needs.
Nationwide Service Coverage
Headquartered in Webster, Texas, we provide biosafety cabinet certification services nationwide. Our technicians travel to your facility with calibrated testing equipment, perform all certification testing on-site, and deliver electronic certification reports that document your equipment’s performance and compliance status.
Contact Allometrics Today!
Call us to schedule your biosafety cabinet certification or discuss your facility’s testing requirements.
Allometrics
1425 Atlantis Dr Suite B
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 474-3329
Our team is ready to answer your questions about certification procedures, scheduling, and compliance support.
Biosafety Cabinet Certification Questions Answered
Our biosafety cabinet certification is a comprehensive performance verification process conducted by qualified technicians, including NSF/ANSI 49 accredited field certifiers. We perform systematic testing using NIST traceable, calibrated instruments to measure airflow velocities, conduct HEPA integrity tests to identify filter leaks, visualize airflow patterns through smoke testing, and verify electrical safety. Each test generates quantifiable data demonstrating your cabinet performs within specified tolerances—or identifies exactly what needs correction. Per facility specifications, our certification follows NSF/ANSI 49 requirements and rigorous standard operating procedures aligned with cGMP regulations, ensuring every measurement meets federal and international safety guidelines.
“NSF-49” is an earlier term which has been replaced by “NSF/ANSI 49”, which refers to the updated standards developed by a collaboration between NSF and ANSI. NSF/ANSI 49 compliance means your biosafety cabinet meets nationally recognized performance standards for personnel, product, and environmental protection. When your facility requires it, we test your cabinets against these NSF/ANSI 49 requirements, which define specific performance criteria for airflow velocities, HEPA filter integrity, containment effectiveness, and safety features. Our certification documentation demonstrates your equipment meets these standards, satisfying FDA inspections, state board audits, and accreditation body requirements. We deliver certification that regulatory auditors recognize and accept.
No, operating an uncertified biosafety cabinet creates serious risks and compliance violations. Without documented certification, you can’t verify your cabinet provides adequate personnel protection or maintains sterile conditions—you’re essentially assuming equipment performance based on indicator lights alone. Failed containment puts laboratory personnel at risk and contaminates sterile preparations. Uncertified operation triggers compliance violations that FDA inspections, State Board of Pharmacy audits, and accreditation reviews identify as significant findings—potentially halting operations or triggering warning letters. The operational and regulatory costs of neglecting certification far exceed planned maintenance and testing expenses.
Resources
- https://www.nsf.org/lab-testing/biosafety-cabinetry/biosafety-cabinet-certification
- https://www.fda.gov/media/88905/download