Applicable laws and regulations | periodic self-insepction |
Infectious Diseases Law Regulation for Enforcement | At least once a year (1 to 3 pathogens etc.) Regularly (4 pathogens etc.) |
Article 31 27-30 |
List of pathogens
(from Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website)
Example of target specific pathogen
Class I pathogens:
Lassa, Ebola, smallpox, Marburg
Class II pathogens:
Pest, SRS corona, anthrax, tularensis
Class III pathogens:
multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, rabies, Bernetti
Class IV pathogens:
Influenza A, cholera, dengue, tuberculosis
Japanese-English translation for words and terms in infectioous diseases.(Web site from Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare)
Items to be inspected for the biological safety cabinet required for regular voluntary inspections:
-Air velocity and air volume test
-HEPA filter permeability test
The guidelines related to performance inspection are published as follows, so please refer to them:
-Japan Air Cleaning Association (JACA) Guidelines Biohazard Class II Cabinet Field Inspection Manual
-Laboratory Biosafety Guidelines (WHO 3rd Edition)
In addition, the Japan Air Cleaning Associationconducts training seminars to train inspection engineers who can understand the importance of on-site inspections and conduct correct inspections.