IEC/ISO Joint Systems Committee on Bio-digital convergence (IEC/ISO JSyC BDC)

              ISO/IEC JSyC BDC is being supported administratively by IEC.  All information related to ISO/IEC JSyC BDC is available on the IEC web site

Systems level standardization activities in the domain of bio-digital convergence for
the IEC and ISO, including ISO/IEC JTC 1 and IEC/ISO JTC 3.

Facilitate outreach and engagement for the work on bio-digital convergence with ISO, other SDOs, and industry consortia, in collaboration with relevant IEC and ISO entities and thus facilitate the advancement and coordination of bio-digital convergence standardization.

Collection, evaluation, and classification of existing standards that are relevant in the field of BDC.
Identification of gaps.

Identify and assess potential forthcoming new bio-digital convergence topics and problematics that
may become relevant to IEC and ISO activities and recommend to the IEC/SMB and the ISO/TMB an
appropriate course of action to meet the needs of the global community.


              IEC/ISO JTC 3 is being supported administratively by IEC.  All information related to IEC/ISO JTC 3 is available on the IEC web site

Standardization in the field of quantum technologies.

The scope includes standardization in the field of quantum technologies, including quantum
information technologies (quantum computing and quantum simulation), quantum metrology,
quantum sources, quantum detectors, quantum communications, and fundamental quantum
technologies. The JTC will coordinate the results of these efforts with relevant committees
and subcommittees that have within their scopes the development of specific sector-based
applications of quantum technologies.

Excluded: Specific sector-based applications and standardization in the fields of information
technology (JTC 1 and its subcommittees), nanotechnology (IEC TC 113 and ISO TC 229),
fibre optics (IEC TC 86), cryogenic vessels (ISO TC 220), and semiconductors (IEC TC 47).


Standardization in the field of information technology.


Standardization of graphic character sets and their characteristics, including string ordering, associated control functions, their coded representation for information interchange and code extension techniques. Excluded: audio and picture coding.


Telecommunications and information exchange between systems

Since SC6 was established in 1964, SC6 has worked on standardization in the field of telecommunications dealing with the exchange of information between open systems, including system functions, procedures, parameters as well as the conditions for their use. This standardization encompasses protocols and services of lower layers including physical, data link, network, and transport as well as those of upper layers including but not limited to Directory and ASN.1: MFAN, NFC, PLC, Future Networks and OID.


Standardization of processes, supporting tools and supporting technologies for the engineering of software products and systems.
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Note: The processes, tools and technologies are within the scope of JTC1 terms of references and exclude specific tools and technologies that have been assigned by JTC1 to other of its SC's.


Cards and security devices for personal identification

The current area of work for JTC 1/SC 17 consists of:

Identification and related documents,

Cards,

Security devices and tokens

and interface associated with their use in inter-industry applications and international interchange


Programming languages, their environments and system software interfaces

JTC1/SC 22 is the international standardization subcommittee for programming languages, their environments and system software interfaces. SC 22 is oftentimes called the "portability subcommittee".


Digitally recorded media for information interchange and storage

Standardization in the field of removable digital storage media utilizing optical, holographic and magnetic recording technologies, and flash memory technologies for digital information interchange, including;

algorithms for the lossless compression of data

volume and file structure

methods for determining the life expectancy of digital storage media

methods for error monitoring of digital storage media


Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation

Standardization relating to:

computer graphics,

image processing,

virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality,

environmental data representation,

visualization of, and interaction with, information

Excluded: efficient coding of multimedia


Interconnection of information technology equipment

              ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 is being supported administratively by IEC.  All information related to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 is available on the IEC web site

Standardization of microprocessor systems, interfaces, protocols, architectures and associated interconnecting media for information technology equipment and networks to support embedded and distributed computing environments, storage systems and other input/output components.

Standards for home and building electronic systems in residential and commercial environments to
support interworking devices (IoT-related) and applications such as energy management,
environmental control, lighting, and security.

Cabling system standards for information and communication technology (ICT), in all types of
residential, commercial and industrial environments for the design, planning and installation, test
procedures, automated infrastructure management systems and remote powering.

NOTE: JTC 1/SC 25 standards reference IEC standards for cables, waveguides and connectors


Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection

The development of standards for the protection of information and ICT. This includes generic methods, techniques and guidelines to address both security and privacy aspects, such as:

Security requirements capture methodology;

Management of information and ICT security; in particular information security management systems, security processes, and security controls and services;

Cryptographic and other security mechanisms, including but not limited to mechanisms for protecting the accountability, availability, integrity and confidentiality of information;

Security management support documentation including terminology, guidelines as well as procedures for the registration of security components;

Security aspects of identity management, biometrics and privacy;

Conformance assessment, accreditation and auditing requirements in the area of information security management systems;

Security evaluation criteria and methodology.

SC 27 engages in active liaison and collaboration with appropriate bodies to ensure the proper development and application of SC 27 standards and technical reports in relevant areas


Standardization of basic characteristics, test methods and other related items of products such as 2D and 3D Printers/Scanners, Copiers, Projectors, Fax and Systems composed of their combinations, excluding such interfaces as user system interfaces, communication interfaces and protocols.


Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information

Standardization in the field of

Efficient coding of digital representations of images, audio and moving pictures, including

Conventional (natural, computer-generated and immersive) images, moving pictures and audio

Invisible light and other sensory (such as medical and satellite) images

Static and dynamic graphic objects

Efficient coding of other digital information, including

Multimedia, environment and user related metadata

Sensor and actuator information related to audiovisual information

Other digital data in agreement with the relevant committee, such as genomics

Digital information support, including

Synchronization, presentation, storage and transport of single or combinations of media

Media security and privacy management

Quality of Experience evaluation and system performance metrics


Automatic identification and data capture techniques

Standardization of data formats, data syntax, data structures, data encoding, and technologies for the process of automatic identification and data capture and of associated devices utilized in inter-industry applications and international business interchanges and for mobile applications.


Standards for data management within and among local and distributed information systems environments. SC 32 provides enabling technologies to promote harmonization of data management facilities across sector-specific areas. Specifically, SC 32 standards include:

reference models and frameworks for the coordination of existing and emerging standards;

definition of data domains, data types, and data structures, and their associated semantics;

languages, services, and protocols for persistent storage, concurrent access, concurrent update, and interchange of
data;

methods, languages, services, and protocols to structure, organize, and register metadata and other information resources associated with sharing and interoperability, including electronic commerce.


Document description and processing languages

Standardization in the field of document structures, languages and related facilities for the description and processing of compound and hypermedia documents, including:

languages for describing document logical structures and their support facilities

languages for describing document-like objects in web environments
facilities

document processing architecture and formatting for logical documents
facilities

languages for describing interactive documents
facilities

multilingual font information interchange and related services
facilities

final-form document architecture and page information interchange
facilities

hypermedia document structuring language and application resources
facilities

API's for document processing


Standardization in the field of user-system interfaces in information and communication technology (ICT) environments and support for these interfaces to serve all users, including people having accessibility or other specific needs, with a priority of meeting the JTC 1 requirements for cultural and linguistic adaptability.

This includes:

user interface accessibility (requirements, needs, methods, techniques and enablers);

cultural and linguistic adaptability and accessibility (such as evaluation of cultural and linguistic adaptability of ICT products, harmonized human language equivalents, localization parameters, voice messaging menus);

user interface objects, actions and attributes;

methods and technologies for controlling and navigating within systems, devices and applications in visual, auditory, tactile and other sensorial modalities (such as by voice, vision, movement, gestures);

symbols, functionality and interactions of user interfaces (such as graphical, tactile and auditory icons, graphical symbols and other user interface elements);

visual, auditory, tactile and other sensorial input and output devices and methods in ICT environments (for devices such as keyboards, displays, mice);

user interfaces for mobile devices, hand‐held devices and remote interactions.


Information technology for learning, education and training

Standardization in the field of information technologies for learning, education, and training to support individuals, groups, or organizations, and to enable interoperability and reusability of resources and tool.

Excluded from this scope are:

standards or technical reports that define educational standards (competencies), cultural conventions, learning objectives, or specific learning content.

work done by other ISO or IEC TCs, SCs, or WGs with respect to their component, specialty, or domain. Instead, when appropriate, normative or informative references to other standards shall be included. Examples include documents on special topics such as multimedia, web content, cultural adaptation, and security.


Standardization of generic biometric technologies pertaining to human beings to support interoperability and data interchange among applications and systems. Generic human biometric standards include: common file frameworks; biometric application programming interfaces; biometric data interchange formats; related biometric profiles; application of evaluation criteria to biometric technologies; methodologies for performance testing and reporting and cross jurisdictional and societal aspects. Excluded is the work in ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17 to apply biometric technologies to cards and personal identif ication.
<P>Excluded is the work in ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 for biometric data protections techniques, biometric security testing, evaluations and evaluations methodologies.


Cloud computing and distributed platforms

Standardization in the areas of Cloud Computing and Distributed Platforms including:

Foundational concepts and technologies,

Operational issues, and

Interactions among Cloud Computing systems and with other distributed systems

SC 38 serves as the focus, proponent, and systems integration entity on Cloud Computing, Distributed Platforms, and the application of these technologies. SC 38 provides guidance to JTC 1, IEC, ISO and other entities developing standards in these areas.


Standardization of assessment methods, design practices, operation and management aspects to support resource efficiency, resilience and environmental sustainability for and by information technology, data centres and other facilities and infrastructure necessary for service provisioning.

To avoid any duplication of work and to support innovation, SC 39 will engage in active liaison and collaboration with:

other JTC1 entities;

ISO TC 207, ISO TC 242, ISO TC 257;

IEC TC 100, IEC TC 111, IEC PC 118, SMB SG 4, IEC/TC 57/WG 2 and IEC/TC 9

ITU-T SG 5; and

Any other appropriate body including external organizations (e.g. consortia)


Standardization in:

Governance of IT

Governance of data

IT service management

IT enabled services - business process outsourcing

Serving as the focal point in these areas, SC 40 communicates, co-operates and collaborates with relevant committees (such as cybersecurity and privacy), external bodies and other stakeholders on topics of mutual interest.


              ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 41 is being supported administratively by IEC.  All information related to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 41 is available on the IEC web site
            Standardization in the area of Internet of Things and related technologies.

Serve as the focus and proponent for JTC 1's standardization programme on the Internet of Things and Digital Twin, including their related technologies.

Provide guidance to JTC 1, IEC, ISO and other entities developing Internet of Things and Digital Twin related applications.


Standardization in the area of Artificial Intelligence

Serve as the focus and proponent for JTC 1's standardization program on Artificial Intelligence

Provide guidance to JTC 1, IEC, and ISO committees developing Artificial Intelligence
applications


ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43 is being supported administratively by IEC.  All information related to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43 is available on the IEC web site
Standardization in the area of Brain-computer Interfaces for information technology to enable communication and interaction between brain and computers that are applicable across application areas.

Serve as the focus and proponent for JTC 1's standardization program on Brain-computer Interfaces, including the development of foundational standards;

Provide guidance on Brain-computer Interfaces to JTC 1, IEC, ISO, and other entities developing applications of BCI.

Excluded: standards for human implants and medical applications.


Consumer protection in the field of privacy by design

Standardization of consumer protection in the field of privacy by design for products, goods and services, including their data lifecycles.


Smart and sustainable cities and communities

Standardization in the field of smart and sustainable cities and communities, including the development of requirements, frameworks, guidance and supporting techniques and tools related to the achievement of sustainable development.
RPM/TMB VF 24/2025.
The scope includes resilience and disaster risk reduction, sustainability and sustainable mobility and transport, community infrastructure, climate change mitigation and adaptation, digitalization, and ICT and system aspects only as it pertains to and helps all cities and communities and their interested parties, in both rural and urban areas, become more sustainable and smarter. It also fosters the development of standards with electrotechnology to support the integration, interoperability and effectiveness of city systems.
It recognizes the strategic importance of collaborating with, building on and highlighting the work of existing ISO, IEC and Joint Technical Committees, to ensure a coherent set of standards.
JTC 4 is responsible for the overall system aspects and infrastructure aspects of smart and sustainable cities and communities, as well as the coordination of the overall ISO/IEC work programme in this field including the schedule for standards development, taking into account the work of existing international standardization bodies and existing work of ISO and IEC technical committees.


Standardization in the field of cross-border trade of second-hand goods.


Standardization in the field of sustainability in event management.


Guidelines for auditing management systems

Standardization in the field of guidelines for auditing management


Sustainable non-sewered sanitation systems

Standardization in the field of sustainable non-sewered sanitation systems


Consumer incident investigation guideline

Standardization in the field of consumer incident investigation.

An international standard (guideline) to provide a general guide for
investigations of consumer incidents.
Consumer incidents are incidents where consumers suffer physical injury or
death in the process of using products, services, facilities or the things
related to them. Consumer incident investigation means an investigation
aiming to prevent incident recurrence, and to contribute to the safety of
consumers.

This document is intended to be beneficial to persons, groups, committees
or organizations of all types, such as private, public, and non-profit bodies,
regardless of the size of the organization which is investigating consumer
incidents.


Guidelines for organizations to increase consumer understanding of online terms and conditions

Specification of guidance to the providers of goods, services and digital content on the clear design and presentation of online terms and conditions to maximise consumer understanding and reduce detriment.


Sustainable development goals management

Standardization to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.


This document specifies criteria for sustainable raw materials along industry best practices and is intended to be used for mineral-, raw iron- and non-iron-metals. It is applicable to the full value chain of all raw materials, from extraction (mining) to processing, to refining, to final product manufacturing, thereby including the full upstream and downstream value chain. It does not apply to the mine closure and/or mine reclamation stage activities as these stages are not considered integral parts of the value chain.


Standardization of series of internationally interchangeable fastening and traversing screw threads with a minimum variety of basic profiles, pitches and diameters including tolerances and verification.


Standardization of fasteners and fastened connections, including:

terms and definitions,

dimensions and tolerances,

mechanical, physical and functional properties,

fastener coatings and finishes,

test methods,

acceptance and quality procedures,

design and calculation of fastened assemblies/joints,

assembly methods,

assembly/joint qualification.

The term fastener covers all types of products designed to mechanically join two or more parts to form a solid or movable fastened connection or to contribute essentially to establish this function, such as bolts, screws, nuts, washers, pins and rivets.

Assembly/joint qualification includes qualification of the assembly/joint, the assembly tools as well as the
qualification of the personnel.

Excluded:
 Fasteners for aerospace applications, keys, and hose clamps.


Standardization of reference standards which serve as
general basis for fastener standards, such as:

terminology, vocabulary and symbols

 general dimensions and tolerances (clearance holes,
widths across flats, underhead radii, lenghts, etc.)

control, inspection, delivery, acceptance, quality
and quality management

designation, standard templates.


Standardization of fasteners with metric external thread
(coarse and fine pitch) and related test methods, such as:

basic standards for fasteners: mechanical, physical
and functional properties,

reference standards (driving features, countersunk
heads, gauging, etc.)

product standards (bolts, screws, studs, set screws,
etc.)

other technical supporting documents (design,
tightening, etc.)


Standardization of fasteners with metric internal thread
(coarse and fine pitch) and related test methods, such as:

basic standards for nuts: mechanical, physical and
functional properties,

reference standards (driving features, etc.)

product standards (hexagon nuts, prevailing torque
nuts, flanged nuts, etc.)

other technical supporting documents (design,
tightening, etc.)


Standardization of fasteners with non-metric thread and
related test methods, such as:

basic standards for fasteners: mechanical, physical
and functional properties,

reference standards (driving features, etc.)

product standards (thread-forming screws, tapping
screws, drilling screws, screws for wood materials,
etc.)

other technical supporting documents (design, etc.)


Standardization of surface coatings and finishes for
fasteners and related test methods, such as:

electroplated coatings (zinc, zinc-nickel, zinc-iron, etc.)

non-electrolytically applied coatings (zinc flake coatings, hot dip galvanized coatings, mechanical
plating, etc.)

finishes (conversion coatings, sealants, topcoats, lubricants for torque-clamp force relationship, etc.)

functional properties (corrosion resistance, hydrogen embrittlement testing, thread gaugeability, electrical insulation/conductivity, etc.)

pre-applied adhesives for locking features

other technical supporting documents (hydrogen embrittlement, coating process assessment, etc.)


Standardization of all types and all sizes of bearing elements based on the principle of rolling motion, including the lubrication, their accessories, application and identification and standardization of spherical plain bearings, i.e. plain bearings with spherical contact surface.


Rolling bearings - Vocabulary, boundary dimensions and geometrical product specifications

Standardization of general boundary dimensions, tolerances, tolerance definitions, symbols and vocabulary for all types of rolling bearings. This includes the coordination of dimensions and tolerances and responsibility for advising and introduction of the use of geometrical product specifications (GPS) in all applicable standards developed within ISO/TC 4.

Excluded:
Linear motion rolling bearings since they fall within the scope of ISO/TC 4/SC 11


Standardization of all types and sizes of cylindrical, needle, spherical and tapered roller bearings and their elements including boundary dimensions and tolerances.


Standardization of all types and sizes of insert bearings, their accessories and housings, including boundary dimensions and tolerances.


Standardization of all types and sizes of spherical plain bearings and spherical plain bearing rod ends including boundary dimensions and tolerances.


Standardization of calculation methods for all types of rolling bearings including components incorporating rolling elements and plain bearings with spherical contact surface. <p>Assessment of operation
conditions, including characterisation of lubrication and friction, especially life and damage prediction based on common failure modes and determination of bearing characteristic values, like load ratings;
further including validation methods and field performance evaluation


Standardization of all types and sizes of linear motion rolling bearings, linear guideways and their accessories including boundary dimensions and tolerances.


Standardization of all types and sizes of ball bearings, including boundary dimensions and tolerance.


Standardization of test, measurement and evaluation methods for dimensional, geometrical and functional characteristics of rolling bearings.

Excluded:
Field performance evaluation and validation of bearing performance e.g. load ratings,
as it falls within the scope of ISO/TC 4/SC 8”


Ferrous metal pipes and metallic fittings

Standardization in the field of steel tubes, cast iron pipes, flexible metallic tubes and metallic fittings, flanges, pipe supports, pipe threads and gauges, metallic and organic coatings and protections.
Excluded :

steel for tubes (ISO / TC 17);

aircraft pipes (ISO / TC 20);

tubes and equipment (other than flanges) pipe threads and gauging within the field of work of the petroleum and natural gas industries (ISO / TC 67);

connections for fluid power systems (ISO / TC 131).


Cast iron pipes, fittings and their joints


Threaded fittings, solder fittings, welding fittings, pipe threads, thread gauges


Standardization in the field of paper, board, pulps, cellulosic nanomaterials, and
lignins, including terminology, sampling procedures, test methods, product and quality
specifications, and the establishment and maintenance of appropriate calibration systems.
This includes all types of paper, pulps and board as well as products thereof containing any
portion of recycled material or material intended for recycling.
Excluded :

matters falling within the scopes of  particular technical committees (e.g. ISO / TC 42, 46, 122, 130, 154)  with which liaison should be maintained.


Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board


Standardization of design, construction, training, structural elements, outfitting parts, equipment, methods and technology, and marine environmental matters, used in shipbuilding, comprising sea-going ships, vessels for inland navigation, offshore structures, ship-to-shore interface, the operation of ships, marine structures subject to IMO requirements, and the observation and exploration of the sea.

Excluded:

electrical and electronic equipment on board ships and marine structures (IEC / TC 18 and IEC / TC 80);

internal combustion engines (ISO / TC 70);

offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries, including procedures for assessment of the site specific application of mobile offshore drilling and accommodation units for the petroleum and natural gas industry (ISO / TC 67 / SC 7);

steel and aluminum structures (ISO / TC 167);

equipment and construction details of recreational craft and other small craft (not being lifeboats and lifesaving equipment) less than 24 metres in overall length (ISO / TC 188);

sea bed mining;

equipment which is not specific for use on board ships and marine structures (e.g. pipes, steel wire ropes, etc.) and falling within the scope of particular ISO technical committees with which a regular mutual liaison must be maintained.


Standardization of marine lifesaving and fire protection design, construction, equipment, materials, and technology used in shipbuilding and the operation of ships in support of requirements developed by the International Maritime Organization and the needs of the world maritime industry.


Standardization of marine pollution abatement materials, equipment and technologies and environmental matters to be used in shipbuilding and operation of ships, comprising sea-going ships, vessels for inland navigation, offshore structures, ship-to-shore interface and all other marine structures subject to International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirements.


Standardization of design, construction, equipment and technology for piping and machinery used in shipbuilding and the operation of ships, comprising sea-going ships, fishing vessels and trawlers, vessels for inland navigation, offshore structures, ship-to-shore interfaces, and all other marine structures subject to IMO requirements


Standardization of design, construction and operation of equipment and technology for ship outfitting and deck machinery, including ship-to-shore interface, cargo systems and lifting gear etc. used in shipbuilding and the operation of ships in support of the requirements developed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the needs of the world maritime industry.


Standardization in the field of navigation, including instruments and systems etc., for navigation


Standardization of general issues, principal requirements, design
elements, equipment and technology in the field of inland navigation vessels, including shipborne barges and dredging equipment


Standardization of design and construction for ships and maritime installations for definition of interfaces and creation of interchangeability as well as for determination of safety requirements and ship performance.


Standardization of general issues, principal requirements, design elements, construction and operation of ships technology for intermodal, including ship/port interface and other modes of transportation, and short sea shipping.


Ships and marine technology - Large yachts

Standardization of design, construction, structural elements, outfitting parts, equipment, methods and technology, and marine environmental matters, used in large yacht building and in the operation of large yachts, comprising super-yachts, mega-yachts and large yachts used in commercial, charter and pleasure use.
Focus should be on unique requirements for large yachts as defined and should not duplicate existing standards.

Excluded: Small recreational craft less than 24 meters, which are within the Scope of ISO TC 188 (Small craft)


Standardisation of test methods, operation, design, construction and logistics of equipment, systems, infrastructure and technology used for observation, exploitation and protection of the ocean and sea areas.


Standardization of ship GHG assessment and documentation procedures; bunkering and/or
charging operations associated, and on-dock power generation.

Note1: TC8 SC14 serves as a focal point within TC8 regarding the reduction of GHG from maritime shipping and works in cooperation with existing subcommittees to help provide guidance to the maritime industry and regulators regarding applicable ISO standards developed by TC8 and other TCs


Standardization in the field of emerging and advanced information and communication technologies, (e.g. big data and processing, IoT, onboard sensors, artificial intelligence) in shipbuilding and maritime intelligent transportation system.


Standardization in the field of ports and terminals, covering planning, implementation, operation, upgrading, demolition and repurposing stages. It will include scheduling, design, controlling, monitoring and inspection, optimization of resource allocating, integrated state-of-the-art technology solutions, regardless of scales, types, or transitioning of goods or passengers, whether located on the coastline or inland rivers, aiming to improve efficiency, effectiveness, coordination, working conditions and professions, towards achieving sustainable development of ports and terminals.

Excluded: Relevant work within the scopes of the following committees:

 Ships and marine technology (ISO/TC 8)

Production, transport and storage facilities for cryogenic liquefied gases (ISO/TC 67/SC 9)

Cranes (ISO/TC 96)

Industrial trucks (ISO/TC 110)

Tourism and related services (ISO/TC 228)

Sustainable cities and communities (ISO/TC 268)

Innovative logistics (ISO/TC 344)


Standardization and coordination of technical product documentation (TPD), including computer-generated 2D or 3D, and manually-created 2D or 3D, throughout the product life cycle from concept to end of life, to facilitate preparation, management, storage, retrieval, reproduction, exchange and use.


Standardization of basic conventions for representation and data management of technical product documentation.


Standardization of specific conventions for representation of technical product documentation in the field of mechanical engineering.


<p>Standardization of specific conventions for representation and data management of technical product definition in the field of architecture, structural engineering, building services engineering, civil engineering, landscaping, regional planning and town planning.


Standardisation of specific rules for:

a) process plant documentation

b) application of simplified representation

c) application of structuring principles and reference designation.

Standardization of graphical symbols used in process plant documentation is coordinated with IEC, including establishing and maintaining a database, from which any technical committee may prepare collective symbol standards.


Standardization of construction of boilers and pressure vessels.

Excluded:

railway and marine boilers covered by ISO/TC 8;

gas cylinders covered by ISO/TC 58;

aircraft and vehicle components covered by ISO/TC 20;

equipment used for fire-fighting covered by ISO/TC 21;

personal safety equipment covered by ISO/TC 94;

components of rotating or reciprocating devices;

nuclear pressure equipment covered by ISO/TC 85;

piping systems;

cryogenic vessels covered by ISO/TC 220.

Note :

Construction is an all-inclusive term that includes design, materials, fabrication, examination, inspection, testing and conformity assessment.


Standardization of units and symbols for quantities and units (and mathematical symbols) used within the different fields of science and technology, giving, where necessary, definitions of these quantities and units. Standard conversion factors between the various units.


Standardization in the field of shafts for machines, their keys and keyways, splines and serrations and their accessories such as couplings, flanges, etc.


Standardization in the field of cast, wrought and cold-formed steel, including technical delivery conditions for steel tubes for pressure purposes, environment related to climate change and emerging technologies application in the iron and steel industry.
Excluded:

steel tubes within the scope of ISO / TC 5;

line pipe, casing, tubing and drill pipe within the scope of ISO / TC 67;

methods of mechanical testing of metals within the scope of ISO / TC 164.


Methods of determination of chemical composition

Standardization of methods for the determination of chemical composition of iron and steel.


Standardization of uncoated steels for structural purposes (for bridges, building, etc.) and for general engineering purposes (steels not intended for heat treatment by the consumer), in terms of:

qualities

dimensions and tolerances for plates, wide flats, bars and sections  excluding:

flat rolled products manufactured on a continuous mill

steel for the reinforcement of concrete and prestressing steels

wire and wire rods

structural hollow sections.


Standardization of qualities, dimensions and tolerances of heat treatable and alloy steels used mainly in the engineering and automotive industry in either the non-heat treated or the heat treated conditions. Examples are free-cutting, bright, stainless, heat-resisting, tool, spring, valve and roller bearing steels including tubular products for these applications, but not those covered by ISO/TC 5.


Methods of testing (other than mechanical tests and chemical analysis)

Standardization of methods of testing steel other than:

mechanical tests

chemical analysis

non-destructive tests covered by other ISO/TC 17/SCs and ISO/TC 135.


Standardization of tinplate and blackplate - Qualities, dimensions, packaging, shipping, stocking and loading.


Standardization of:

Qualities of flat products, bars and forgings for pressure purposes;

Methods for deriving and establishing of the elevated temperature yield/proof strength and average creep values of steels for pressure purposes.


Standardization of steel castings and the sampling and conditions of delivery of these for all purposes.


Development and maintenance of specifications for hot-rolled and cold-reduced steel sheet and strip in coils and cut lengths and metallic coated steel sheet in coils and cut lengths. excluding:

Tinplate and blackplate but including tin-coated sheets

Stainless and heat resisting steels 3

Plates.


Railway rails, rails fasteners, wheels and wheelsets

Standardization of terminology, technical requirements, materials, dimensions and tolerances, test methods for railway rails, rail fasteners, wheel and wheelsets.


Steels for the reinforcement and prestressing of concrete

Standardization of qualities, dimensions and tolerances and other relevant properties appropriate to:

steel for the reinforcement of concrete

prestressing steel

Standardization of test for the products listed above.


The development and maintenance of product standards and related standards for steel wire rod, wire and wire products, except stainless steels.

Standardization of grades and properties of wire rod (excluded are those for special purposes, e. g. qualities standardized by ISO/TC 17/SC 4 and ISO/TC44/SC 3).

Standardization of wires and wire products in so far as they are only used in that product form (excluded are those for special purposes ,e. g. steel wire ropes which are standardized in ISO /TC 105).

Testing standards for wire rod and wire (excluded are general testing standards e. g. standards of ISO/TC 164)


Technical delivery conditions for steel tubes for pressure purposes

Maintenance of existing ISO Standards and preparation of new ISO Standards for technical delivery conditions for steel tubes for pressure purposes, in liaison with ISO/TC 5 and ISO/TC 11. Excluded from this area of work are all other standards for tubes whatever their use and particularly the standards related to ISO/TC 67 and the standards on tubes for transportation of water, gas and sewage.


General technical delivery conditions, inspection documents and sampling for mechanical testing

Standardization of general technical delivery conditions, inspection documents and general rules for selection and preparation of samples and test pieces for mechanical testing of wrought steels.


Environment related to climate change in the iron and steel industry

Standardization in the field of environment related to climate change such as low carbon process in the iron and steel industry.


Standardization of definitions, classifications, quality, sampling and acceptance tests of zinc and zinc alloys, as well as of zinc alloy castings.


Standardization in the field of selection of numbers, including preferred series, and coordinating principles, with the intention of providing a structure for varieties based on economic calculation to take full advantage of the series effects and to promote harmonization and compatibility at the interfaces.


Standardization of materials, components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles as well as equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles.


ISO/TC20/SC1 engages in the preparation of international standards related to the generation, control and distribution of electrical energy, including associated materials and components, for civil aircraft, and aerospace application.


<p>Standardization of terminology used in aerospace industry, as well as the terms used for aerospace components and equipment for construction and operation of aircraft and space vehicles and equipment used in the servicing and maintenance of these vehicles.


Develop and publish International Standards, Technical Reports or Publicly Available Specifications, as appropriate, in the fields of:

Air cargo appliances designed and used to be flown aboard civil transport aircraft, including unit load devices and on board cargo systems;

Ground servicing of aircraft, including towing, catering, de-icing and air conditioning;

Ground handling of passengers, baggage, and cargo on airport ramps.


<p>Standardization in the field of developing and maintaining standards in the area of aerospace fluid systems and components.


Space data and information transfer systems


<p>Standardization of crewed and uncrewed space systems that include management of space programmes, design, production, verification, launch, operations, maintenance, and disposal of space systems, end user applications and services, and for the environment in which the space programmes operate.


Standardization in the field of advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), including but not limited to classification, design, manufacture, operation (including maintenance), and safety management.


Standardization in the field of airside airport infrastructure, to include grooving of landing and take-off lanes; asphaltic-ecologic-paving; vertical-signaling with painting and electric-electronic boards (painted and lighted signage).
Scope excludes spaceports, which will be handled under ISO/TC 20/SC 14 and ground handling equipment (including fixed equipment such as passenger boarding bridges, docking guidance systems, etc.) which is under ISO/TC 20/SC 9. The scope also excludes air traffic facilities infrastructure and work under IEC/TC 97 (Electrical Installations for Lighting and Beaconing of Aerodromes).

The scope of SC 17 is intended to cover all infrastructure unique to the airport environment, but to exclude infrastructure
covered by other ISO and IEC committees, and also to exclude any infrastructure not unique to the airport environment.


Standardization of materials and related processes used by aircraft and engine manufacturers,

Attention for duplication, the following ISO/TC for materials exist: ISO/TC 35 Paints and varnishes, ISO/TC 17 Steel, ISO/TC 25 Cast irons and pig irons, ISO/TC 26 Copper and copper alloys, ISO/TC 45 Rubber and rubber products, ISO/TC 79 Light metals and their alloys, ISO/TC 155 Nickel and nickel alloys, ISO/TC 206 Fine ceramics, ISO/TC 61 Plastics.

Attention for duplication, the following ISO/TC for processes exist: ISO/TC 44/SC 14 Welding and brazing in aerospace, ISO/TC 107 Metallic and other inorganic coatings, ISO/TC 156 Corrosion of metals and alloys, ISO/TC 244 Industrial furnaces and associated processing equipment, ISO/TC 261 Additive manufacturing.


Equipment for fire protection and fire fighting

Standardization in the field of all fire protection and fire fighting apparatus and equipment including extinguishing media as well as the personal equipment of the fire fighter, and related work on terminology, classification and symbols.
Approval of advisory documents relating to the general principles and application of equipment and apparatus for fire protection and fire fighting.

Excluded:

protective clothing dealt with by ISO / TC 94.


Manually transportable fire extinguishers

<p>Standardization in the field of manually transportable fire extinguishers covering design, manufacture, performance and maintenance of fire extinguishers including handheld units up to 20 Kg and wheeled units up to 450 kg. SC 2 is also responsible for standardization for classes of fire.


Standardization in the field of fire detection and alarm systems, including equipment standards covering fire detection devices and audio/visual warning devices to provide emergency signaling to building occupants in the event of a fire emergency, as well as installation and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems


<p>Standardization in the field of fixed firefighting systems using water, including equipment standards covering fire sprinklers, nozzles, valves, couplings, piping, system supports, system bracing, fittings, and other related system components.


Foam and powder media and firefighting systems using foam and powder

Standardization in the field of water-based fire extinguishing agents and powders, and firefighting systems using these agents


Gaseous media and firefighting systems using gas

<p>Standardization in the field of gaseous fire extinguishing and inerting systems,
aerosol fire extinguishing systems, and reduced oxygen fire prevention systems.
This includes standardization covering the safety, specification and testing of
components and systems; safety and testing of gaseous and aerosol media; and
safety, design, installation, commissioning, inspection, servicing, testing and
maintenance of these systems.


Smoke and heat control systems and components

Standardization in the field of fixed fire fighting systems using products for smoke control, i.e, smoke barriers, natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators, powered ventilators, pressure differential systems, smoke control dampers, smoke duct sections, control equipment and power supply. Moreover ISO/TC 21/SC 11 is
responsible for standardization in the field of the design and maintenance of smoke control systems for installation in buildings or other construction works.


Standardization of all aspects for all types of road vehicles and their interfaces
approved for operation on public roads for the whole life cycle concerning safety, security, sustainability, compatibility, interchangeability, maintenance, evaluation of performance and
quality.
It also includes, but is not limited to, these vehicle related aspects:

hardware and software;

driving automation;

communication and connected driving;

test equipment and tools;


Standardization of implementation-independent data communication, data formats, logical interfaces, test sequence languages and related test plans (for conformity and interoperability) for road vehicles and vehicle sets, this includes:

Data communication use cases consisting of in-vehicle networking and extended vehicle

Extended vehicle methodology

Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) layer services and protocols

Diagnostic communication services

Extended vehicle communication interfaces (wired or wireless)

In-vehicle communication interface

Vehicle-to-grid communication.

 Automotive embedded software interfaces.


Electrical and electronic components and general system aspects

Electrical and electronic (E/E) components  and  cross-sectional  specifications  for  E/E  systems  and components

This includes:

	Wiring harness (e.g cables, connectors, interconnections)

Dedicated connectors (e.g trailer connectors, OBD-connector)

Dedicated E/E components and parts (e.g. alternators, fuses, ignition equipment)

EMC

Environmental conditions

Functional safety

Cybersecurity

Dedicated optical components

Software update


Vehicle dynamics, chassis components and driving automation systems testing

Lateral, longitudinal and vertical vehicle dynamics and controls/ systems/ functions affecting vehicle dynamics, such as chassis components, wheels, steering, brakes and suspension.
This includes automated driving, means and performance of collision avoidance and mitigation.


Propulsion, powertrain and powertrain fluids

Systems and components for combustion based propulsion (such as; coolant, engines, filters, piston pins/rings, powertrain, testing methods, testing procedures, measurement testing apparatus, fuel injection equipment, as well as characteristics and additive fluids definitions (e.g. (AUS32), except lubricants, brake fluids, and fuels.


Visibility and Conspicuity; Lighting and light-signalling and safety glazing materials.


Protection of occupants and vulnerable road users, including

Passive safety assessment (including vehicle safety preconditioning) :

Functional analysis

Evaluation of devices and systems

Virtual testing

Accident analysis

Post crash safety


Specific aspects of electrically propelled road vehicles, trailers using voltage class B, electric propulsion systems, related components, body  builder equipment and their vehicle integration.


Standardization of motorcycles, mopeds and their components, concerning compatibility, interchangeability, safety, terminology and test procedures (including the characteristics of instrumentation), in order to evaluate their performances.
<P>Motorcycles and mopeds are to be intended as defined in the relevant definition of ISO 3833.


Driver interaction with driver environment and driver systems


Specific aspects for passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles, special vehicles, buses and trailers/caravans

Specific aspects for passenger cars, heavy duty trucks, commercial vehicles, special vehicles (e.g. ambulance, motor caravan), buses, trailers/caravans, as well as their bodyworks and interfaces (e.g. couplings) which are not covered by other SCs of TC 22.

Excluded:

Special vehicle "concrete truck mixer" and "truck-mounted concrete boom pump" covered by ISO/TC 195/SC 1 "Machinery and equipment for concrete work"

Special vehicle "sweeper vehicle", "cleaning vehicle", "combined jetting and suction vehicle" and "snow removal vehicle" covered by ISO/TC 195/SC 2 "Road operation machinery and associated equipment"

Special vehicle "compression refuse vehicle" covered by ISO/ TC 297 "Waste collection and transportation management"


Specifications of construction, installation and test of components for vehicles using gaseous fuels, including their assemblies and the interface with refuelling systems


Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry

Standardization of tractors, machines, systems, implements and their equipment used in agriculture and forestry as well as gardening, landscaping, irrigation and other related areas in which such equipment is used, including electronic/electrical aspects and electronic identification as well as electronic identification of all categories of animals.


Standardization of test methods for tractors for agriculture and forestry and tests common to machinery for agriculture and/or forestry.


Standardisation of safety, comfort, as well as ergonomic aspects, concerning the operation of tractors and agricultural machinery.

According to the Resolution C235:2001 of ISO/TC 23 :

1. SC 3 is responsible for the elaboration of general (horizontal) standards related to safety, comfort and ergonomics of agricultural tractors and machinery;

2. the relevant specific (vertical/product) SCs are responsible for the elaboration of the specific safety standards for the machines falling in their scope, related to different groups of agricultural machinery, provided that the work being conducted within JWGs with SC 3 representatives;

3. in case of disbanding of a specific (vertical/product) SC, SC 3 is responsible for the possible revision of the specific standards.


Standardization of agricultural tractors, trailers and loaders including terminology, ergonomics, safety and environmental aspects of tractors as well as subsystems of the tractor and its application to implements and other attachments.


Standardization of equipment for crop protection, pest control and liquid fertilizer.


Equipment for harvesting and conservation

Standardization of equipment for harvesting, treatment, conservation and storage of agricultural crops within the farm, including component dimensions and/or the test procedures for the measurement of performance, rating and other characteristics
.


Standardization of ground-supported machines, systems, implements and equipment used in gardening, landscaping, and other related areas in which such equipment is used, including electronic/electrical aspects.


Operator controls, operator symbols and other displays, operator manuals

Standardization of symbols for controls and displays, safety signs, and manuals for tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry, and powered lawn and garden equipment.


Standardization of forestry machinery including terminology, safety, related tests methods and ergonomic aspects. Excluded manually portable forestry machinery dealt by ISO/TC 23/SC 17.


Manually portable (hand-held) powered lawn and garden equipment and forest machinery

Standardization of manually portable (hand-held) machines, systems, implements and equipment used in gardening, landscaping, forest and other related areas in which such equipment is used, including electronic/electrical aspects.


Irrigation and drainage equipment and systems

<p>Standardization of irrigation and drainage systems and equipment by elaboration of performance requirements, characteristics and test methods


Standardization of electrics and electronics for tractors, machines, systems, implements and their equipment used in agriculture and forestry, gardening, landscaping, irrigation and other related areas in which such equipment is used, including electronic identification of all categories of animals. This can also include data management, machine to machine, machine to cloud and related technologies and interfaces. Note: SC 19 is a horizontal subcommittee.


Particle characterization including sieving

Standardization pertaining to equipment and methods used in characterization or size classification of particulate material, where particles may be considered to include grains, flakes, fibres, droplets, bubbles or pores from the nanometre to the millimetre scale.

Covering the following:

 Particle and particle ensemble characterization, mainly by determination of physical properties of the particles including, for example, size distribution, particle shape and morphology, weight, density, surface area or porosity, and mobility

Particle systems characterization comprises particle-fluid and particle-particle interactions in suspensions, emulsions, aerosols or powders by determining their properties including concentration, electric charge, zeta potential, state of agglomeration, stability and rheology.

Test sieves, sieving methods and industrial screens.

 Each of the above areas will comprise standardization in the field of laboratory or process environment including terminology, reference materials, guidance for sampling, sample preparation, interpretation of results and uncertainty determination.


Standardization pertaining to equipment and methods used in characterization or size classification of particulate material, where particles may be considered to include grains, flakes, fibres, droplets, bubbles or pores from the nanometre to the millimetre scale.

Covering the following:

Particle and particle ensemble characterization, mainly by determination of physical properties of the particles including, for example, size distribution, particle shape and morphology, weight, density, surface area or porosity, and mobility;

Particle systems characterization comprises particle-fluid and particle-particle interactions in suspensions, emulsions, aerosols or powders by determining their properties including concentration, electric charge, zeta potential, state of agglomeration, stability and rheology.

Each of the above areas will comprise standardization in the field of laboratory or process environment including terminology, reference materials, guidance for sampling, sample preparation, interpretation of results and uncertainty determination.


Test sieves, sieving and industrial screens

Standardization pertaining to equipment and methods used in characterization or size classification of particles, grains and flakes.
Materials of interest range from the micrometer to the millimeter scale.  This sub-committee covers test sieves, industrial screens and sieving methods/protocols. It is the task of this sub-committee and its working groups (WGs) to confirm, improve and further develop the standards in this field to keep them in conformance with the state of the art and to monitor the effects on the application


Standardization in the field of all types of cast iron and all types of pig iron.


Standardization in the field of unwrought, wrought and cast products made from copper and copper alloys, including material specifications, dimensions and tolerances, and methods of testing peculiar for copper and copper alloys.


Standardization (including nomenclature, methods of sampling, analysis and testing) to assist in the international exchange of information and the comparison and discussion of data relating to coal and coke, their utilization and classification by size and type.


Coal preparation: Terminology and performance

<p>Standardization of the methods of analysis and testing from coal beneficiation in relation to both terminology and performance and the subsequent characterisation and
impact assessment of associated solid products


<p>Standardization including analysis and testing to assist in the comparison and discussion of data relating to coke, its utilization and classification by size and type.


<p>Standardization including nomenclature, methods of sampling and sample preparation to assist in determination of the quality of coal and coke.


<p>Standardization of the methods of analysis of coal and coke and the characterization of their associated solid products.


Petroleum and related products, fuels and lubricants from natural or synthetic sources

Standardization of terminology, classification, specifications, methods of sampling,
measurement, analysis and testing for:

Crude petroleum;

Petroleum-based liquid and liquefied fuels;

Non-petroleum based liquid and liquefied fuels from natural or synthetic sources;

Gaseous fuels for transport applications;

Measurement of gaseous fuels liquefied by refrigeration or compression;

 Petroleum based lubricants and fluids (including hydraulic fluids and greases);

 Non-petroleum based lubricants and fluids (including hydraulic fluids and greases) from natural or synthetic sources

 Excluded are specifications and classifications for fuels and lubricants used in the operation of aircraft and space vehicles which are the responsibility of ISO/TC 20.


Measurement of petroleum and related products


Classifications and specifications for:

Crude petroleum;

Petroleum-based liquid and liquefied fuels;

Non-petroleum based liquid and liquefied fuels from natural or synthetic sources;

Gaseous fuels for transport applications;

Petroleum based lubricants and fluids (including hydraulic fluids and greases);

Non-petroleum based lubricants and fluids (including hydraulic fluids and greases) from natural or synthetic sources

Excluded are classifications and specifications for:

Fuels and lubricants used in the operation of aircraft and space vehicles which are the responsibility of ISO/TC 20


Measurement of refrigerated hydrocarbon and non-petroleum based liquefied gaseous fuels


Standardization of methods for testing and analysing liquid biofuels


Standardization of any kind of tool or related item to be used on machines, and any kind of hand tool.


Tools with defined cutting edges, holding tools, cutting items, adaptive items and interfaces

Tools with defined cutting edges, cutting items having functional dimensions linked with cutting edges


Assembly tools for screws and nuts, pliers and nippers


Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits

Standardization of rules and methods for the measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits including:

terminology and definitions;

rules for inspection, installation, operation;

construction of instruments and equipment required;

conditions under which measurements are to be made;

rules for collection, evaluation and interpretation of measurement data, including errors.


To standardize the methods and equipment to enable the flow-rate of fluids in closed conduits to be determined by the measurement of the mean axial flow velocity or by the integration of the local velocities.

Examples of such equipment are as follows: electromagnetic flowmeters, ultrasonic flowmeters, coriolis mass flowmeters, instability methods (vortex, fluidic ...), velocity-area methods (current meters, Pitot tubes ...), tracer methods (di-lution method, transit time method, ...) etc.


To standardise the methods and equipment to enable the flow-rate of fluids in closed conduits to be determined by the direct measurement of the volume flow-rate, or of the volume passing through the meter.


Standardization of classifications, size designations, dimensions, performances and electronic identification of tyres, rims and valves, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres


Standardization of passenger car tyres and rims for size designations, dimensions, and performances, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres.


Standardization of truck and bus tyres and rims for size designations, dimensions, and performances, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres.


Standardization of agricultural tyres and rims for size designations, dimensions, and performances, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres.


Standardization of off-the-road tyres and rims for size designations, dimensions, and performances, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres


Standardization of industrial tyres and rims for size designations, dimensions, and performances, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres


Standardization of valves for tube and tubeless tyres for size designations, dimensions, performances


Standardization of cycle, moped and motorcycle tyres and rims for size designations, dimensions, and performances, including load/inflation/speed relationship of tyres.


Standardization of raw materials and products of the refractories industry and their properties.


Standardization in the field of human and animal foodstuffs, covering the food chain from primary production to consumption, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials, in particular, but not limited to, terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications, food and feed safety and quality management and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation

Excluded :

products covered by ISO/TC 54 Essential oils and ISO/TC 93 Starch (including derivatives and by-products).


Oleaginous seeds and fruits and oilseed meals

Standardization in the field of oilseeds and oilseed residues in particular sampling, methods of test and analysis including physical, physical-chemical and biochemical methods.


Fruits and vegetables and their derived products

Standardization in the field of fruit and vegetable and their derived products, in particular, terminology, sampling, product specifications, requirements for packaging, storage, transportation, methods of tests and analysis.


Standardization in the field of cereals and pulses as well as their products, in particular terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation


Standardization of methods of analysis and sampling for milk and milk products, covering the dairy chain from primary production to consumption


Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and their products

Standardization in the field of meat, poultry, eggs, fish and their products, in particular terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation


Standardization in the field of spices, culinary herbs and condiments, in particular, terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications, requirements for packaging, storage and transportation


Standardization in the field of tea (Camellia sinensis) covering the fields of compositional standards for different types of tea, testing methods for quality  (including sensory and composition), good manufacturing practice (including transportation), facilitating clarity of tea quality for international trade, to ensure consumer expectation of tea quality is met


Horizontal methods in the field of microbiological analysis of the food chain from primary production stage to food and animal feed products, including the environment of food production and handling


Standardization in the field of animal feeding stuffs including: terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis in quality control, specifications of raw material & finished product, guidelines and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation


Standardization of methods of sampling and analysis of animal, marine and vegetable fats and oils but excluding methods of analysis developed specifically for milk and milk products


Standardization in the field of food sensory analysis that includes vocabulary, general directives, selection and training of sensory analysis assessors and the methodology to carry on the different tests


Standardization in the field of coffee and coffee products, covering the coffee chain from green coffee to consumption, in particular. Standardization includes terminology, sampling, test methods and analysis, product specifications and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation


Horizontal methods for molecular biomarker analysis

Standardization of biomolecular testing methods applied to foods, feeds, seeds and other propagules of food and feed crops including:

Methods that analyze nucleic acids [e.g., polymerase chain reaction (PCR), genotypic analysis and sequencing], proteins [e.g. enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)], and other suitable methods.

Variety identification and detection of plant pathogens.

 *The scope does not include food microbiological methods.


Standardization in the field of food safety management systems, covering the food supply chain from primary production to consumption, human and animal foodstuffs as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials.


Standardization in the field of cocoa, including, but not limited to, terminology, sampling, product specifications, test methods, and requirements and verification criteria for determination of the sustainability and traceability of cocoa respectively.


Standardization of the whole process and circulation of bee products, including but not
limited to the following: products standards, basic standards, beekeeping practices, quality
standards, testing method standards and storage and transportation standards.

Food safety standards are excluded (already covered in TC 34/SC 17).


Standardization of food loss and waste, providing a framework for food organizations
throughout the food chain, to work actively and effectively with measuring and reduction of
food loss and waste.


Standardization in the field of paints, varnishes and related products, including raw materials.


General test methods for paints and varnishes


Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products


Protective paint systems for steel structures


Protective coatings: concrete surface preparation and coating application

This subcommittee will develop standards for protective coatings being applied to a concrete substrate. The intent of the committee is to cover all aspects from the creation of the specification to pre-surface preparation through cure of coating that has been applied. It will cover testing for contaminants on/in the concrete substrate, surface preparation materials and methods, coatings applied and coating application methods, and inspection techniques used once coating has been applied and cured.


Standardization of analytical test methods used for paints, varnishes, adhesives and their raw
materials.


Standardization of definitions, dimensions, methods of measurement and test, and performance characteristics relating to materials and apparatus used in silent and sound motion picture photography; in sound recording and reproduction related thereto; in the installation and characteristics of projection and sound reproduction equipment; in laboratory work; and in standards relating to sound and picture films used in television.


Standardization of descriptions, resources, technologies and services related to terminology, translation, interpreting and other language-based activities in the multilingual information society.


Standardization of principles and methods related to terminology, terminology policies and knowledge organization.


Terminology workflow and language coding

Standardization of terminological methods and applications for languages and linguistic content.


Standardization of the specification, design and interoperability of terminology resources.


Standardization of the modelling, specification, design, documentation and encoding of digital language resources to enable integration, interchange and replicability.


Translation, interpreting and related technology

Standardization in the field of translation, interpreting, as well as translation and interpreting related technology, technical writing, content management, localization, globalization, internationalization.


Standardization of:

fibres, yarns, threads, cords, rope, cloth and other fabricated textile materials; and the methods of test, terminology and definitions relating thereto;
textile industry raw materials, auxiliaries and chemical products required for processing and testing;
specifications for textile products.

micro plastics from textile source and the methods of test, specifications, terminology and definitions relating thereto;

traceability and responsible sourcing of animal fibers in the textile supply chain and the methods of test, specifications, terminology and definitions relating thereto;

ethical and environmental issues in the textile supply chain and the methods of test,specifications, terminology and definitions relating thereto.


Tests for coloured textiles and colorants

Standardization of the vocabulary related to colour measurement, the measurement methods (visual or instrumental) of all aspects of textiles related to coloration, the calculation of colour differences, the product specifications intended for colour fastness assessments and for adjacent fabrics, the testing methods for colour fastness to any conditions, and colorant (dyes and pigments) characteristics.


Cleansing, finishing and water resistance tests

Standardization of test and assessment methods, care labelling, terminology and definitions of textiles relating to domestic, professional and industrial laundering, appearance retention, resistance to water.


Standardization of terms and definitions, concepts, structure representations, coding systems and defect descriptions, related to fabrics excluding nonwovens.


Standardization of terminology, test methods, specifications and quality labelling of fibres and yarns.


Conditioning atmospheres and physical tests for textile fabrics

Standardization of atmospheres for conditioning and testing of textiles and their related terminology, physical test methods of fabrics and digital measurements of fabrics.


Standardization of all machine tools for the working of metal, wood and plastics, operating by removal of material or by pressure.


Test conditions for metal cutting machine tools


Standardization in the field of pulleys and belt drives, particularly grooved pulleys and veebelts, and flat pulleys and belts, including dimensions of pulley hubs; cable drives; driving flywheels. Standardization in the field of conveyor belts.


Standardization in the field of friction transmission belts.


<p>Standardization in the field of conveyor belts


<p>Standardization in the field of synchronous belt drives.


Standardization primarily, but not exclusively in the field of still picture imaging - chemical and electronic - including, but not limited to:

definitions for still imaging systems;

methods for measuring, testing, rating, packaging, labelling, specifying and classifying the dimensions, physical properties and performance characteristics of media, materials and devices used in chemical and electronic still imaging;

specifications and recommendations of logical and physical characteristics, practices, interfaces formats and metadata for still imaging capture, processing, and output systems; and

methods, measurements, specifications, and recommended practices for storage, permanence, integrity and security of imaging media and materials, and imaging materials deposition.

Note:

Where actual or potential overlap in scope with other TCs/SCs such as ISO/TC 36, TC 46/SC 10, TC 130, TC 171, IEC/TC 100 and ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28 exists, coordination through liaison or JWG with the concerned TC should be maintained or actively pursued.


Standardization in the field of acoustics, including methods of measuring acoustical phenomena, their generation, transmission and reception, and all aspects of their effects on humans and their environment.
Excluded :

electro-acoustics and the implementation of specifications of the characteristics of measuring instruments for acoustic purposes.


Standardization in the field of underwater acoustics (including natural, biological, and anthropogenic sound), including methods of measurement and assessment of the generation, propagation and reception of underwater sound and its reflection and scattering in the underwater environment including the seabed, sea surface and biological organisms, and also including all aspects of the effects of underwater sound on the underwater environment, humans and aquatic life.


Standardization of welding, by all processes, as well as allied processes; these standards include terminology, definitions and the symbolic representation of welds on drawings, apparatus and equipment for welding, raw materials (gas, parent and filler metals) welding processes and rules, methods of test and control, calculations and design of welded assemblies, welders' qualifications, as well as safety and health.
Excluded:

electrical safety matters related to welding which are the responsibility of IEC / TC 26.


Classification and testing of welding consumables for fusion welding of metallic materials.

In addition, standardization of:

non-consumable tungsten electrodes for inert gas shielded arc welding, and for plasma welding, cutting and thermal spraying;

fluxes used in submerged arc and electroslag welding;

gases and gas mixtures for fusion welding and allied processes;

technical delivery conditions for filler materials and fluxes;

procurement for filler materials and fluxes.


Standardization in the field of inspection and testing of welds using non-destructive or destructive methods.


Resistance welding and allied mechanical joining

Standardization in the field of resistance welding and allied mechanical joining including:

terminology;

equipment;

materials for electrodes and ancillary equipment/devices/tools;

welding and joining procedures;

testing and evaluation of joints and welds;

quality management;

quality requirements.


Standardization of terms, definitions and symbols relevant to welding and allied processes. In addition, standardization of:

welding positions;

processes nomenclature;

classification of imperfections;

general principles of weldability and joint preparation.


Equipment for gas welding, cutting and allied processes

Standardization of equipment for gas welding, thermal cutting and allied processes such as:

high pressure manifolds;

distribution pipelines;

pressure regulators and gauges;

hoses and connections;

safety devices;

quick-action couplings;

blowpipes.

It includes the design, construction, safety, performance, testing and marking of such equipment and their combinations. Also included are graphical symbols, terms and definitions and the classification of thermally cut surfaces.


Standardization of occupational health and safety in welding and related processes. This includes requirements on machines, equipment and devices and their connections in order to:

minimize, detect, remove and separate hazardous substances resulting from welding and allied processes;

protect personnel against hazards in the welding environment (e.g. radiation, noise, vibration, mechanical, optical, thermal hazards);

It also includes measuring and testing procedures e.g. extraction efficiency.


Quality management in the field of welding

Standardization of quality requirements and recommendations for welding of metallic materials including (but not limited to):

quality levels for imperfections;

qualification of welding procedures;

stud welding;

friction welding;

micro diffusion welding;

welding of reinforcing steel;

recommendations for arc welding of metallic materials;

guidelines for metallic materials grouping systems;

acceptance tests and inspection for beam welding machines;

test for weld through shop primers;

calibration, verification and validation of equipment used in welding.


Qualification requirements for welding and allied processes personnel

Standardization of requirements for welding and allied processes personnel including:

qualification of personnel for fusion welding of metallic materials;

qualification of personnel and procedures for brazing;

welding coordination;


Standardization in the field of soft solders and fluxes for soldering including test methods.


Standardization in the field of brazing materials and processes including:

flux designation and classification;

imperfections of brazed joints.


Standardization in the field of welding, soldering and brazing in aerospace including:

qualification of personnel;

qualification of procedures;

design;

quality requirements for

inspection;

testing;

equipment qualification;

ground support equipment.


Standardization in the field of underwater welding, specifying requirements concerning:

qualification of personnel;

qualification of procedures;

design;

quality requirements for:

inspection;

testing;

equipment.


Standardization of terms and definitions, test methods and specifications including those needed to perform risk assessment related to substances or particles generated by rubber products during their life cycle,for rubber in any form, rubber products (including their dimensional tolerances) and major rubber compounding ingredients.

By agreement with ISO / TC 61, coated fabrics, flexible cellular materials, footwear and hose, whether made of rubber or plastics, are also dealt with in ISO / TC 45. In the case of speciality hoses of strong user interest to other TCs, e.g. TCs 22, 44, 67, and 131, TC 45 will mutually agree with the user TC concerned on the appropriate method of establishing or revising the International Standards concerned.

Excluding all aspects of:

rubber belting (dealt with by ISO / TC 41);

tyres (dealt with by ISO / TC 31);

certain speciality products, specifically those dealt with by ISO / TC 20, ISO / TC 22, ISO / TC 121 and ISO / TC 157, as well as the rubber seals dealt with by ISO / TC 131.

Note:

By agreement, standards in relation to thermoplastic elastomers are developed and maintained by ISO / TC 45 and by ISO / TC 61.


Rubber and plastics hoses and hose assemblies

Standardisation of rubber and plastic hoses and hose assemblies associated with industrial, chemical, automotive and hydraulic applications including hose test methods.

Excluded are some hose standards that are specific to applications which are drafted by other ISO committees.


Standardization of methods for physical testing and chemical analysis of rubbers and thermoplastic elastomers, materials and products, including application of statistical methods.

Excluded are, unless otherwise agreed, tests specific to one product as well as chemical analysis of raw materials.

NOTE:

 SC 2 is one of the sub-committees under ISO/TC 45. The extent and limitation for the products involved is given by the scope for ISO/TC 45.


Raw materials (including latex) for use in the rubber industry

Standardisation of methods for testing and analysis of raw materials for use in the rubber industry, including:

latex;

natural rubber, chemically modified natural rubber;

synthetic and reclaim rubber, vulcanized crumb rubber;

carbon black, silica and other fillers;

rubber compounding ingredients.

Excluding methods for testing and analysis used for compounded and/or vulcanized rubber.

Note:

SC 3 strives to produce specifications for materials for use in the rubber industry. If more than 4 countries are opposed to specifications at CD or DIS stage, property values for those materials shall be included in an annex in the appropriate test method document


To prepare and maintain all international standards for semi–finished and finished products made from rubber materials, except those specifically assigned to other Technical Committees specified in the scope of ISO/TC 45.
Excluded are hoses (dealt with by TC 45/SC 1).


Standardization of practices relating to libraries, documentation and information centres, publishing, archives, records management, museum documentation, indexing and abstracting services, and information science.


Standardization of protocols, schemas, etc., and related models and metadata for processes used by information organizations and content providers, including libraries, archives, museums, publishers, and other content producers.


Quality - Statistics and performance evaluation

Standardization of quantitative and qualitative data for the management of information organizations and content providers, e.g., libraries, archives, museums and publishers.


Standardization of information identifiers, description and associated metadata and models for use in information organizations (including libraries, museums and archives) and the content industries (including publishing and other content producers and providers).


Requirements for document storage and conditions for preservation

Standardization of requirements for storage and use of documents in libraries, archives and documentation centers, as well as practices related to maintenance and improvement of the conditions of preservation.


Standardization of principles for the creation and management of documents, records and archives as evidence of transactions and covering all media including digital multimedia and paper.


Standardization in the field of the chemical industry in general, particularly the basic chemical products the use of which is current in widely different industries, and which have not been covered by any of the other technical committees of ISO.


Standardization of devices and furniture for laboratory purposes, with respect to principles and to materials of construction, performance, dimensions and testing, as well as the terms and definitions used in connection therewith.
The standardization of laboratory devices includes laboratory supplies, apparatus, electrical and non-electrical instruments.
The standardization of laboratory furniture includes benches, specialist seating, laboratory storage units, media supply, taps, fittings and fume cupboards.

Apparatus and devices constructed for personal safety aspects as well as electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility are excluded from the scope of ISO/TC 48.
Standardization of general furniture included in the scope of ISO/TC 136 is excluded.
Standardization of integration of equipment in laboratories is excluded from the scope of ISO/TC 48.


Non-measuring equipment made of glass, plastic and ceramics

Standardization of material characterization, specification, construction, marking and testing for laboratory equipment, which is not intended to be used for measurement of physical quantities.
This includes standardization of principles and materials for construction, performance, dimensions and testing with respect to material characteristics, as well as the terms and definitions used in connection therewith.


Standardization of devices for laboratory purposes including apparatus, instruments and associated supplies which are used to measure volume, with respect to operational and measurement principles, materials of construction, performance, dimensions, marking, testing, as well as the terms and definitions used in connection therewith.


 Standardization of

  all furniture for laboratory purposes,

   ventilated and chemical/gas storage cupboards, cabinets and fume containment devices as well as laboratory associated ventilation with respect to principles and to materials of construction, product safety, performance, dimensions and testing, as well as to terms and definitions for use in connection therewith.

Excluded:

general furniture included in the scope of ISO/TC 136

integration of equipment in laboratories


Pallets for unit load method of materials handling

Standardization of pallets in general use in the form of platforms or trays on which goods may be packed to form unit loads for handling by mechanical devices.


Standardization in the field of light gauge metal containers with a nominal material thickness up to or equal to 0.49 mm.


Standardization of methods of analysis and specifications for essential oils.


Standardization of gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles, their fittings and requirements relating to their manufacture and use. <p>
Excluded: Cryogenic vessels (ISO/TC 220) and aerosol containers.
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NOTE: Pressure receptacles, cryogenic receptacles and aerosols are defined in the international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by sea, air, road and rail and in the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model Regulations (ST/SG/AC.10/1 as amended from time to time).
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Under the direction of ISO/TC 58 the standardization of

<P>• The design and testing of valves, fittings and accessories (including flexible hoses), valve protection guards and caps, connection threads for gas cylinders and other transportable pressure receptacles, (e.g. bundles of cylinders).
<P>•Test and calculation methods to determine the fire potential (including oxidizing ability), toxicity and tissue corrosiveness of gases and gas mixtures.


Under the direction of ISO/TC 58 the standardization of:
<P>• Gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles, relating to their
            design, construction, testing and inspection at time of manufacture.


Operational requirements for gas cylinders

Under the direction of ISO/TC 58 the standardization of
<P>• Requirements for the safe operation of gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles, including filling conditions, inspections at time of fill, periodic inspections, identification and specific applications.
<P>• Deliverables address the marking, inspection, maintenance, filling, safe handling and evaluation of gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles


Standardization in the field of buildings and civil engineering works, of:

general terminology;

organization of information in the processes of design, manufacture and construction;

general geometric requirements for buildings, building elements and components including modular coordination and its basic principles, general rules for joints, tolerances and fits, performance and test standards for sealants;

general rules for other performance requirements, including functional and user requirements related to service life, sustainability, accessibility and usability;

 general rules and guidelines for addressing the economic, environmental and social impacts and aspects related to sustainable development;

geometric and performance requirements for components that are not in the scope of separate ISO technical committees;

 procurement processes, methods and procedures.

Excluded:

 standardization and coordination of technical product documentation (ISO/TC 10);

acoustic requirements (ISO / TC 43);

bases for design of concrete structures (ISO/TC 71/SC 4);

fire tests and fire safety engineering related to building materials, components and structures (ISO/TC 92);

bases for design of structures (ISO / TC 98);

construction machinery (ISO/TC 127 and ISO/TC 195);

performance requirements for glass in buildings (ISO/TC 160);

performance requirements for doors, doorsets and windows (ISO/TC 162);

calculation of thermal properties (ISO / TC 163);

bases for design of timber structures (ISO/TC 165);

bases for design of steel and aluminium structures (ISO/TC 167);

geotechnical aspects and soil quality (ISO/TC 182 and ISO/TC 190);

standardization in the design and retrofit buildings regarding acceptable indoor environment and practicable energy use (ISO/TC 205).


Terminology and harmonization of languages

Standardization of terminology in the field of buildings and civil engineering works, comprising general terminology and terminology for specific topics within the scope of ISO/TC 59 or otherwise relevant but not falling with the scope of any other technical committee.

ISO/TC 59/SC 2 will work toward:

Encouraging the preparation of national versions of ISO/TC 59/SC 2 vocabularies

Establishing common sets of terms as support for a common language and ease of communication using clear and concise concepts

Coordination and harmonization of terminology work throughout ISO/TC 59 with an
emphasis on reinforcing the consistency of language within the standards developed under ISO/TC 59

Establishing a liaison and coordination with other ISO TCs and SCs developing
terminological information within standards of relevance to buildings and civil engineering works, as needed

Establishing a liaison and coordination with outside agencies involved with developing databases of concepts on aspects of construction, as needed

Promoting the general rules for terminology work as established by ISO/TC 37 and providing guidance for ISO/TC 59 sub-committees"


Standardization in the field of buildings and civil engineering regarding:

general terminology;

test methods;

performance specifications; and

technical reports

related to functional and user requirements of flexible sealing materials.

Exclusion:

Cementitious/mineral material (e.g., grouts)


Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM)

SC 13 is charged by TC 59 to focus on international standardization of information through the whole life cycle of buildings and infrastructure across the built environment

to enable interoperability of information;

to deliver a structured set of standards, specifications and reports to define, describe, exchange, monitor, record and securely handle information, semantics and processes, with links to geospatial and other related built environment information;

to enable object-related digital information exchange.


Standardization in the field of Service Life
Planning and Design Life of buildings and
constructed assets during the period for
which they are intended to remain functional
and meet their designed performance
requirements".

Note: Service life planning for buildings
involves the strategic and systematic
consideration of a building's life cycle,
encompassing its design, construction,
commissioning, operation, maintenance,
and eventual disposal or reuse.
This is to
ensure an adequate level of performance of
the building, or constructed asset, be resilient
to the effects of climate change, and that
will maintain its value over its lifespan, whilst
minimizing its environmental impact.


Framework for functional/user requirements in building construction

Standardization in the field of basic performance standards on building construction including general rules for performance requirements for buildings as a whole and for subsystems, e.g., building elements, focusing on performance description and requirements, user requirements, and the means to evaluate housing and other types of building solutions.

A special emphasis is placed on developing housing performance descriptions on aspects (e.g., for trading of houses as a whole), such as:

Structural integrity, durability and
serviceability

Fire safety

Operating energy

Accessibility and usability

Topics covered in more specific detail by other SCs within TC 59 and other technical committees are excluded.
Determination of performance level values required for specific purposes is excluded as it will be decided by the stakeholders.


Accessibility and usability of the built environment

Standardization of accessibility in the built environment to ensure usability for the widest range of people


Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works

Standardization in the field of sustainability of new and existing construction works in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability and circular economy are included as appropriate.


Standardization of the conceptual framework and characteristics for procurement processes, methods and procedures for the construction, renovation, refurbishment, alteration, maintenance and demolition of construction works

including:

the flow of information from the business case through to the completion and feedback on the lessons learned;

funding options, selection methods, pricing methods, and contracting methods;

the role of the client in the delivery of projects, and

control frameworks.

excluding those relating to:

conditions of contracts;

methods of measurement associated with a bill of quantities;

project management, and

logistics


Standardization in the field of prefabricated building, of:

general terminology and metrics, including fire stopping and seismic, watertightness, physical properties, value proposition, taxonomy;

general requirements for planning, design and offsite production of prefabricated buildings, including types of structural system, integrated design and finish/fit-out;

general requirement for digitalization, including digital intelligent production management, associated bill of materials and process logic, enterprise resource planning (ERP) manufacturing execution systems (MES), product lifecycle management (PLM)

general requirements for geometry, tolerance and performance of prefabricated buildings, their components and connectors

general requirements for documentation, construction and installation of prefabricated buildings, including hoisting technology, transport, assembly, construction management, supply chain capabilities and capacities;

general requirements for verifications, including physical testing, quality control and assurance;

general requirements for maintenance and reusability of prefabricated buildings.

Excluded:

construction documentation (ISO/TC 10/SC 8);

 performance requirements for structural concrete (ISO/TC 71/SC 4)

fire tests and fire safety engineering related to building materials, components and structures (ISO/TC 92);

 bases for design of structures (ISO/TC 98);

bases for design and construction of timber structures (ISO/TC 165);

bases for design and execution of steel and aluminium structures (ISO/TC 167);

environmental management related to eco-design and material efficiency (ISO/TC 207);

additive manufacturing (ISO/TC 261).

aspects of structural requirements and performance already covered by existing committees


Resilience of buildings and civil engineering works

<p>Standardization in addressing resilience in design of built environment to reduce risks induced by hazards, whether natural or man-made, and changing environment.  excluded:<p>— resilience of cities     and communities (in ISO/TC 268 Sustainable cities and communities) <p>— emergency management (in ISO/TC 292 Security and resilience)


Standardization in the field of gears, including terminology, nominal dimensions, tolerances, and tools for manufacturing and control.


Standardization of gear nomenclature including terms, symbols and definitions. Also, all aspects of wormgearing including load capacity.


Standardization in the field of load capacity of spur, helical and bevel gear teeth. Excluding: all worm gears as covered by SC 1 and application for industrial drives.


Standardization of nomenclature, methods of test, and specifications applicable to materials and products in the field of plastics including processing (of products) by assembly in particular, but not limited to, polymeric adhesives, sealing, joining, welding.

Excluded: rubber, lacquers.

Note 1: By agreement, standards in relation to thermoplastic elastomers are developed and maintained by ISO/TC 45 and by ISO/TC 61.

Note 2: Jointing technology (including equipment and training) between plastic pipes (including all types of reinforced plastics), and/or fittings, valves and auxiliary equipment, and the assessment of the properties of the resulting joints are developed and maintained by ISO/TC 138.


Standardization of general terminology specific to ISO/TC 61 and symbols and abbreviations in the field of plastics


Standardization of methods for measuring mechanical behavior and properties of plastics, including static mechanical behavior, hardness and surface properties, impact and high‐speed properties, temperature‐dependent mechanical behavior, and fracture and fatigue behavior. Standards for the dimensions of test specimens as well as acquisition and presentation of data also falls in the scope of SC 2.

Excluded: unless otherwise agreed, tests specific to one product.

Note 1: SC 2 is one of the sub‐committees under ISO/TC 61. The extent and limitation for the products involved is given by the scope for ISO/TC 61.

Note 2: By agreement, standards related to mechanical testing of long‐fibre‐reinforced plastics are developed and maintained by ISO/TC 61/SC 13 and by ISO/TC 61/SC 2.


All standardization and guidance on measurements of the fire properties of plastics, plastic Composites, semi‐finished products and finished products containing plastics. This includes, but is not limited to measurement of ignition, fire growth (flame spread, heat release), smoke and corrosive products and fire resistance of plastics, plastic composites and semi‐finished and finished products containing plastics in small scale tests and larger scale tests. All standardization and guidance on lighters specifications are included.


All standardization activities in the field of plastics relating to physical‐chemical properties. This includes in particular, but not limited to, standardization of test methods for viscosity and rheology of polymers, thermal analysis of plastic materials as well as analytical methods for specific properties, such as density, determination of ash, water content and optical properties.


Ageing, chemical and environmental resistance

All standardization activities in the field of plastics relating to ageing, chemical and environmental resistance. This includes in particular, but not limited to, standardization of atmospheres for conditioning and testing, of test methods for natural and artificial weathering, for exposure to natural and artificial solar radiation, for exposure to the environment (such as heat, salt mist, microorganisms), for the determination of fungistatic, antiviral and antibacterial activities. The tests of ageing, chemical and environmental resistance include standards for the recording of the resulting material ageing by measuring the material properties.