In depth interpretation of GB 41918-2022

On November 1, 2025, a significant date, a new chapter in laboratory biosafety in China was officially launched. The new national mandatory standard GB 41918-2022 "Biosafety Cabinet" has been officially implemented, while the old version YY 0569-2011 was abolished on the same day.

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Heal Force Group is one of the main drafting/revising units of China's YY0569-2005/2011 "Biosafety Cabinet Standard", and also participated in the formulation of GB41918-2022 standard. It is one of the earliest brands in China to develop and produce biosafety cabinets, and also one of the earliest brands in Asia to produce biosafety cabinets with a high market share in the domestic market.

Heal Fore Biosafety Cabinet

As early as the release of the national standard GB 41918-2022 "Biosafety Cabinet" in 2023, Likang has provided a preliminary introduction to the release and core changes of the new standard. (Building a strong biosafety defense line, leading you to interpret the new national standard GB 41918-2022 "Biosafety Cabinet").

Today, let's delve deeper into the nuances of the standards, gain insights into new directions for laboratory safety in the future, and see how Likang, as one of the main drafting units of the standards, integrates these stringent requirements into every detail of the products.

From 'industry recommendation' to 'national mandatory'

One word difference, safety is of utmost importance

Firstly, the biggest change lies in the upgrade of "identity". The old version YY 0569 is a recommended standard for the pharmaceutical industry, while GB 41918-2022 is a mandatory national standard. This means that it is no longer a 'suggestion', but an 'iron law' that all production, sales, and usage units must abide by.

At the same time, the new national standard has integrated and expanded its scope, including all Class I, II, and III biosafety cabinets, achieving full category coverage and filling the gap in domestic standards.

What does this mean? For users, every compliant biosafety cabinet they use will stand at a higher safety starting point, providing greater security for scientific research.

Decoding new standards

The 'hardcore' interpretation of standard drafters

Stronger 'Golden Bell Cover' - Material and Structure

The new standard emphasizes that the workbench should be made of integrated 300 series stainless steel, and the inner wall is also recommended to use stainless steel material. It also requires all contaminated areas to be under negative pressure or surrounded by negative pressure areas. This greatly improves the airtightness, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning of the cabinet, eliminating the risk of leakage from the source.

Heal Force interpretation: The HFsafe series, AlphaSafe series, and other biosafety cabinets have already included "three sided integrated 304 stainless steel inner liner" and "one-piece stainless steel liquid collection workbench" as standard configurations. Large circular arc angle design, no dead corners, easy to clean and disinfect; The sturdy double-layer shell structure ensures that all contaminated areas are tightly surrounded by negative pressure loops, ensuring safety without leakage.

A smarter 'guardian' - interlocking and alarm

New standard requirement: It specifies the mandatory interlocking function between ultraviolet lamps, fans, front windows, and lighting fixtures. For example, when the front window is open, the ultraviolet light must be turned off to protect the operator's safety. This makes the safety cabinet more "smart" and able to proactively prevent misoperations.

Heal Force interpretation: This is precisely the "specialty" of Heal Force safety cabinets. We have not only achieved intelligent interlocking of "front window ultraviolet lamp fan lighting", but also a visual sound and light alarm system. Whether it is abnormal height of the front window, fluctuation of airflow rate, or warning of filter life, the large-sized LCD screen will display clearly and remind in a timely manner, making potential risks exposed.

A more caring 'work partner' - humanized design

The new standard requires the systematic introduction of ergonomic design principles for the first time, requiring comfortable operation, reduced fatigue, and allowing users to conduct long-term experiments more focused and safely.

Heal Force interpretation: "Humanized laboratory research instruments" have always been the pursuit of Heal Force. Our iconic 8 ° physiological angle design effectively relieves pressure on the operator's neck and shoulders; The optimized design of the armrest avoids pressure on the arms while ensuring stable airflow; The electric lift front window allows for easy and effortless height adjustment. These details together constitute a comfortable and efficient operating experience.

Beyond hardware

Heal Force's "full lifecycle" security concept

The vision of the new national standard has surpassed the equipment itself, and Heal Force also believes that true safety is the complete closed-loop process from equipment selection, installation, use, maintenance to data management. To this end, we have launched the BioLab digital laboratory management platform, which can achieve remote monitoring, data tracing, abnormal alarm, and consumables management for multiple devices, including biosafety cabinets. This not only coincides with the requirements of the new national standard for full lifecycle management, but also represents a "forward-looking" solution provided by Heal Force for future smart laboratories.

Overview of Application Scenarios

Choosing a standard setter means choosing peace of mind

The wave of laboratory safety upgrades led by the new national standard has arrived, which is not only a challenge for equipment manufacturers, but also an upgrade to the safety protection of every experimental worker.

As a deep participant and firm executor of the new national standard, Heal Force always believes that safety is not an option, but a bottom line. Heal Force Intelligent Manufacturing is committed to providing you with hardware products that meet or even exceed the new national standards, becoming your intelligent partner for laboratory biosafety management.