NA 055 Laboratory Devices and Installations Standards Committee
The Technical Committee Laboratory Devices and Installations at DIN develops standards for chemical, physical, biological and medical laboratories. The standards specify items such as - accuracy of instruments, - compatibility of laboratory devices and furniture, - national (German) and international terminology - as well as function, safety and testing of lab equipment. Working groups are involved in research projects thus introducing innovative technologies into standards. The committee is secretariat for - CEN/TC 332 Laboratory equipment and - ISO/TC 48 Laboratory equipment in order to take care of consistent specifications in national, European and international standards.