Air Sampling
Industrial enzymes are now being applied in high-volume consumer products and are known to be a potential cause of respiratory allergy; as such, handling enzymes during manufacturing processes can constitute a sensitizing hazard to employees.
Risk assessments are the responsibility of the employer under COSHH regulations and of the manufacturer or importer of a substance under REACH (EU) regulations. Compliance with current legislation requires that manufacturers control exposure to enzymes through a combination of training, engineering, and process control including monitoring exposure during work periods.