DIN EN 15845:2010-05

This standard determines a method for the measurement of the cytotoxicity. This standard specifies a test method for laboratory testing of the potential cytotoxic effect of paper and cardboard materials. This method is intended to assess the moisture content using food simulants. The European standard has been developed by CEN/TC 172 "Pulp, paper and board", the secretariat of which is held by Standards Committee "Papier und Pappe" (NPa) ("Paper and board" (NPa)) at DIN. WG 12 "Zytotoxizität" ("Cytotoxicity") is the decision making committee within CEN/TC 172. National mirror committee is Working Committee NA 074-02-01 AA "Chemisch-technologische Prüfverfahren für Papier, Pappe, Faserstoff und Chemiezellstoff" ("Chemical-technological test methods for paper, board, pulps and chemical pulps").