ISO 16000-16 Indoor Air - Part 16: Detection and Counting of Molds - Standard Test Method for Sampling by Filtration

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ISO 16000-16 testing. ISO 16000-16 specifies requirements for prolonged (0,5 hours to several hours) sampling of molds in indoor air by filtration. Following the instructions given, a sample is taken for the subsequent detection of molds by cultivation after suspension according to ISO 16000-17, which is part of the full measurement procedure.

Mold spores are widely dispersed outdoors and therefore occur in varying concentrations indoors as well. However, mold growth in indoor environments should be considered a public health problem because epidemiological studies have revealed that damp or mold growth in homes is closely related to the health problems of building occupants.

Standardized methods for sampling, detection and enumeration of molds, including standards for sampling strategies, are important for the comparative assessment of mold problems in indoor areas. A measurement strategy is required before taking any measurement.

Airborne molds are collected in gelatin filters, resulting in a high overall sampling efficiency. Polycarbonate filters are used under gelatin filters to increase stability. Filters other than gelatin may be used, provided they can be shown to have a relative recovery of at least 90% of the recovered mass of the gelatin type.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISO 16000-16 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.