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                            ISO 11138-5:2017 specifies requirements for test organisms, suspensions, inoculated carriers, biological indicators and test methods intended for use in assessing the performance of sterilization processes employing low-temperature steam and formaldehyde as the sterilizing agent.NOTE 1       Requirements for validation and control of low-temperature steam and formaldehyde sterilization processes are provided by ISO 14937.NOTE 2       Requirements for work place safety can be provided by national or regional regulations.