Taking the complexity out of compliance: Understand the updated EN ISO 7704:2023 for water microbiology labs

With the introduction of the new EN ISO 7704:2023 standard to the long standing 1985 version; water testing laboratories for drinking, bottled or surface water are required to demonstrate batch testing of membrane filters and selective culture media used for microbial enumeration. Join us for this practical webinar with experts from Thermo Fisher Scientific and Sartorious Lab Instruments as we dive into the details.
Designed for laboratory managers, microbiologists, and quality professionals in ISO 17025-accredited water testing labs, this session will clarify what the new requirements mean in practice. Learn how to remain compliant, maintain reliable microbial counts, and stay aligned with broader ISO standards—without compromising lab productivity.
Webinar agenda :
- Introduction to EN ISO 7704:2023 how it fits into the broader standards for water testing frameworks
- What’s new? Key revisions and how the impact on water quality
- How the updated standard affects compliance and testing workflows in the lab
- Practical solutions to stay compliant while ensuring efficiency
- Open discussion, questions, and user-experience
Presenter: Dr. Nils Jäger (Application Scientist, Microbiology, Sartorius Lab Instruments)
Dr Jäger received his doctorate in microbiology from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in 2021 and joined Sartorious soon after where he contributes his expertise in developing customer-centric applications and educational content such as whitepapers, videos, and application notes, as well as leading various projects in the field of microbiological QC testing.
Presenter: Diana Pil (Senior Product Manager - Culture Media, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Diana brings a wealth of expertise to her role as a Senior Product Manager. With a Master’s degree in Biology and a strong technical background, she has held various positions in product management throughout her career. Diana oversees the complete prepared media portfolio for Thermo Scientific Media including the ISO-compliant, prepared media water testing portfolio, with a particular focus on the changing regulatory landscape and streamlining workflows for the end user.
Presenter: Reel Mahmoud (Facilitator)
Senior Market Development Manager -Microbiology, Thermo Fisher Scientific
With a strong background spanning multiple sectors within life sciences, Reel Mahmoud, MSc. manages the food and environmental testing portfolio strategy, leading the direction with a customer-centric focus. With a strong focus on workflow optimization and end-user experience, Reel is commited to ensuring that water testing labs have the end-to-end solutions required to achieve their goals.
