ASTM E1705 : 15(2022)

Standard Terminology Relating to Biotechnology

Standard Details

1.1 This document is composed of terms, definitions of terms, descriptions of terms, and acronyms used in ASTM documents related to the field of biotechnology. Terms that are adequately defined in a general dictionary are not defined in this terminology standard.

1.2 This standard includes terminology used in biotechnology areas, such as, but not limited to: biological drug products, materials for biotechnology, characterization and identification of biological systems, aseptic sampling, preservation of biological samples, membrane filters, molecular biology, biomass conversion, fuel manufacturing facilities, and fuel analysis.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.