Standardization of designation and specification template, test methods and preparations of test specimen of thermoplastic materials, those also include thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic recyclates, polymer dispersions and thermoplastic products.


Standardization in the field of plastic products, including their terminology, processing by assembly, in particular, but not limited to joining techniques by means of polymeric adhesives, sealing, mechanical joining or welding.

Excluded: rubber, lacquers, coatings and Cellular plastics.

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: Standardization of polymeric adhesives is not limited to plastics bonding, but may include a wide range of organic and inorganic substrates, with the exception of ceramic tiles, which are dealt with in ISO/TC 189.

Note 3: 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.

Note 4: Standards for wood adhesives for load‐bearing wood components are developed and maintained by ISO/TC 165.


All standardization activities in the field of plastics relating to thermosetting materials. This includes in particular, but not limited to, standardization of test methods for unsaturated polyesters, epoxy resins, other resins, and Polyurethane raw materials, including their terminology and designation systems for basis of specifications.

Note 1: SC 12 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.


All standardization activities in the field of polymer matrix composites and reinforcement fibres, including intermediate forms of material, production methods, the interface between fibre and matrix, composite to metal assemblies, natural reinforcement fibres, recycled reinforcement fibres and their composites and products, test methods, terminology, specifications, and definitions relating thereto.

Excluded:
Metal and ceramics matrix composites;
Concrete is covered within the scope of ISO/TC 71;
Reinforcing fibres not used for polymer matrix composites such as boron fibres;

Note 1: SC13 is one of the sub‐committees under ISO/TC61. The extent and limitation for the products involved is given by the scope for ISO/TC 61.


All standardization activities in the field of plastics relating to environmental and sustainability aspects. The focus is on, but not limited to biobased plastics, biodegradability, environmental footprint incl. carbon footprint, resource efficiency incl. circular economy, characterization of plastics leaked into the environment incl. microplastics, waste management incl. organic, mechanical and chemical recycling


Standardization of glass containers made from moulded glass used as a means of packaging.


Oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy

Standardization in the field of the oil & gas industry, including, petrochemical and lower carbon energy
activities

Excluded:

aspects related to the Petroleum and related products, fuels and lubricants from natural or
synthetic sources being covered in ISO/TC 28;

aspects related to Natural gas being covered in ISO/TC 193;

aspects related to hydrogen technologies being covered in ISO/TC 197;

aspects related to biogas being covered in ISO/TC 255;

aspects related to Carbon dioxide capture, transportation, and geological storage being covered
by ISO/TC 265;

aspects of offshore structures subject to IMO requirements (ISO/TC 8).


Standardization in the field of pipeline transportation of fluids specific for oil and gas industries including lower carbon energy activities.

Objects of standardization comprise the following elements of the on-land and offshore pipelines:

pipeline system as a whole including gathering lines and distribution piping,

line pipe (excluding: ferrous metal pipes and metallic fittings related to ISO/TC 5, aluminium alloy pipes related to ISO/TC67/WG5),

valves and their equipment (including actuators and mounting kits),

bends, flanges, and fittings (including corrosion resistant ones),

pipeline connectors,

pipeline repair techniques and materials,

external protective coatings (including polyolefin, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane, and epoxy),

external insulating coatings (including wet thermal insulation),

external weight coatings (including concrete coating),

internal anticorrosion coatings (excluding protective paint systems for steel structures related to ISO/TC 35/SC 14).

Aspects of standardization comprise the concepts relating to design, construction, operation, inspection, and maintenance of the pipeline systems, including:

integrity management,

fluid transfer modes,

life extension,

risk management including those risks initiated by geological hazards,

in-field coating repairs,

corrosion protection including cathodic protection and prevention of corrosion influenced by stray currents,

requirements for the transportation of fluids containing carbon dioxide,

requirements for the transportation of fluids containing hydrogen,

requirements for ammonia transportation,

test procedures of different elements of pipeline systems,

non-destructive testing including in-line inspection,

repair methods,

terminology.


Drilling and completion fluids, well cements and treatment fluids

Standardization of specifications, equipment and test methods related to operations involving drilling, completion and workover fluids, well cement and well and formation treatment fluids


Drilling, production and injection equipment

Standardization of drilling, production and injection equipment used in the oil and gas industries, including lower carbon energy.


Standardization of casing, tubing and drill pipe for petroleum and natural gas industries including lower carbon energy activities.


Process equipment, piping, systems, and related safety

Standardization of process equipment, piping, systems, and process safety for oil and gas industries including petrochemical and lower carbon energy activities.


Standardization in the field of offshore structures used in the oil & gas and lower carbon energy industries, which includes as it pertains to the substructure (for generation and substations) for:

Oil and gas

Offshore structures for use of lower carbon/renewable energy production (e.g., wind, wave)

Offshore CO2, H2, NH3 storage

Platform re-use in new locations and/or re-purposed

Installation and removal

Life extension

Exclusions:

Aspects of offshore structures subject to IMO [International Maritime Organization] requirements" which are covered by TC 8 (Ships and Marine Technology) and directly by IMO and Classification Societies or by IEC TC114 Marine energy - Wave, tidal, and other water current converters and TC88.

Note: Application specific requirements for different energy industries will be taken from the relevant industry overarching standards. One example of this is for offshore wind turbine support structures, where the IEC standards would be expected to define wind loading, return periods and other high level requirements that offshore turbine wind support structures shall meet.


Standardization of operations associated with exploration, production and processing of hydrocarbons in onshore and offshore arctic regions, and other locations characterized by low ambient temperatures and the presence of ice, snow and/or permafrost.

The work will be executed in coordination with the relevant ISO/TC 67 subcommittees and work groups.

Excluded: Requirements for offshore pipelines that are under SC 2, requirements for offshore structures that are under SC 7.


Production, transport and storage facilities for cryogenic liquefied gases

Developing and maintaining standards in the field of installations, equipment and procedures used in production, transportation, transfer, storage, regasification facilities of cryogenic liquefied gases, taking into account safety and emissions. Cryogenic liquefied gases are:

(a) gas at 50 °C has a vapour pressure greater than 300 kPa (3 bar); or

(b) completely gaseous at 20 °C at the standard pressure of 101.3 kPa.

Standardization covers the supply chain from the inlet to the outlet of the relevant facilities, and comprises both onshore and offshore siting options for them. ISO/TC 67/SC9 further coordinates questions concerning cryogenic liquefied gases in the technical work of technical committees dealing with cryogenic equipment.

Excluded: aspects subject to IMO requirements (ISO / TC 8), cryogenic vessels (ISO/TC 220), liquid hydrogen for mobility (ISO/TC 197)


Standardization of “Enhanced Oil Recovery” as applied to onshore and offshore
and other EOR technologies.

exclusion: aspects related to CO2 capture, transportation, and geological storage beingcovered by ISO/TC 265.


Standardization in the field of banking, securities and other financial services.


Standardization for information security management and operations in financial services, excluding security and operations in reference data for financial services (covered by TC 68/SC 8) and information exchange for financial services (covered by TC 68/SC 9).


Standardization in the field of reference data for financial services


Information exchange for financial services

Standardization in the field of information exchange for financial services


Standardization in the application of statistical methods, including generation, collection (planning and design), analysis, presentation and interpretation of data.
Note:

ISO Council, by Council Resolution 12 / 1959 and Council Resolution 26 / 1961 has entrusted ISO / TC 69 with the function of advisor to all ISO technical committees in matters concerning the application of statistical methods in standardization.


Applications of statistical methods in product and process management


Applications of statistical and related techniques for the implementation of Six Sigma


Application of statistical and related methodology for new technology and product development


Standardization in the field of reciprocating and rotary displacement internal combustion engines, including definitions, performance / tests and special requirements, taking into account the relationship between engine and driven machinery and environment.

Excluded:

reciprocating and rotary displacement engines used to propel road vehicles and aircraft.


<p>Standardization in the field of exhaust gas emission measurement for internal combustion engines, including definitions, tests and calculation methods, with a focus on ensuring the best possible accuracy as well as applicability for various fuels and engine sizes.


Concrete, reinforced concrete and pre-stressed concrete

Standardization of the technology of concrete, of the design and construction of concrete, reinforced concrete and pre-stressed concrete structures, so as to ensure progressive development both in quality and in price reduction; and of definitions and terms, as well as testing procedures, to facilitate international exchange of research work.


Standardization of test methods for concrete. Development and coordination of test methods for fresh concrete, hardened concrete, special concrete and aggregates for concrete.


Concrete production and execution of concrete structures

Standardization in the field of concrete production to obtain the required performance
with respect to properties in the fresh and hardened state including strength, durability
as well as standards for the prime constituent materials except cement. Standardization
for the execution of concrete structures, and for operations in the construction process
such as grouting of prestressing systems.


Performance requirements for structural concrete

Standardization of performance requirements for structural concrete used in
construction works of different structures, including:

 Development and coordination of basic performance requirements for concrete
structures, according to type, function and environment;

Determination and systematization of the main structural parameters and conditions that need to be considered in the design, construction, inspection and quality acceptance;

Determination of criteria for structural safety, serviceability, durability, environmental acceptance and economy of concrete structures.


Simplified design standard for concrete structures

Standardization in the field of simplified design of concrete structures including performance-based design concepts.


Non-traditional reinforcing materials for concrete structures

Standardization in the filed of non-traditional reinforcing materials for concrete structures include

1) long fiber for reinforcing and/or prestressing concrete

2) short fibers for fiber reinforced concrete /FRC) and

3) epoxy coated steel bars

Other existing materials which are not in the list or new materials which will be developed in future may be included. These materials are supposed to be applied to new constructions and/or repair on strengthening of existing concrete structures.

In order to ensure their proper use and to expand the application to concrete structures, following items are to be considered.

- Standardization of test methods for non-traditional reinforcing materials for concrete structures

- Standardization of qualities of non-traditional reinforcing
         materials for concrete structures

- Standardization in the field of design, construction of concrete
         structures using non-traditional materials

- Standardization in the field of repair and strengthening of
         concrete structures using non-traditional materials


Maintenance and repair of concrete structures

Standardization in the field of maintenance and repair of concrete structures including :
conceptual framework for maintenance of concrete structures under performance-based system
steps that should be taken in the case of design and construction of new structures to facilitate maintenance operations
nondestructive testing evaluation, repair, restoration of strength of deteriorated concrete structures, especially considering that several NDT tools are specific to certain mechanisms of deterioration
evaluation of repair/strengthening materials and methods and
evaluation of structural behavior of repaired/strengthened concrete members


Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures

<p>Standardization in the field of environmental management for both new and existing concrete and concrete structures including <p>(1) general framework, principles and requirements for considerations of environmental aspects into concrete and concrete structures, <p>(2) preparation of inventory data and system boundaries, <p>(3) environmental evaluation of concrete production, execution, maintenance, demolishment and reuse of concrete structures, and recycling of concrete, <p>(4) environmental labels and declarations of concrete and concrete structures, and <p>(5) environmental design of concrete structures.


Steel-concrete composite and hybrid structures

Standardization in the field of steel-concrete composite and hybrid structures including:

general framework for design, execution, maintenance, repair and recycling of steel-concrete
composite and hybrid structures;

performance-based design of steel-concrete composite and hybrid structures;

execution and acceptance of steel-concrete composite and hybrid structures;

structural performance assessment and maintenance and repair of steel-concrete composite
and hybrid structures;

demolition and structural member-based recycling of steel-concrete composite and hybrid
structures.


Standardization of textile machinery, parts thereof and of accessories; machinery for dry-cleaning and industrial laundering and parts thereof and of accessories.


Spinning preparatory, spinning, twisting and winding machinery and accessories


Machinery for fabric manufacturing including preparatory machinery and accessories


Dyeing and finishing machinery and accessories


Safety requirements for textile machinery


Standardisation of all projects which are common to all fields in the scope of ISO/TC 72 "Textile machinery and accessories".


Standardization - including definitions, methods of test and specifications - of various kinds of cement, and lime used in building construction and engineering, either for binding together the construction materials or as a constituent part of all kinds of paste, mortar and concrete.


Transfusion, infusion and injection, and blood processing equipment for medical and pharmaceutical use

Standardization of containers (such as infusion bottles and bags, injection vials, ampoules, glass cylinders, cartridges, prefillable syringes, etc.) application systems (such as giving sets, non-electrically driven portable infusion devices, blood collection systems, etc.) and accessories for infusion, transfusion, injection and blood processing in blood banks, terms, definitions, requirements and test methods for these devices, specifications and test methods for quality and performance of their materials and components (such as elastomeric closures, caps and ports, pipettes, etc.) and quality management systems for primary packaging materials.
Excluded:

performance requirements of metered devices and supplies intended for self-administration of medicinal products, non-prefilled syringes and needles and intravascular catheters, covered by ISO/TC 84;

devices intended for respiratory therapy, covered by ISO/TC 121;

dental cartridge syringe holder, covered by ISO/TC 106.


Standardization in the field of products in fibre reinforced cement and calcium silicate containing essentially inorganic hydraulic binders, asbestos and other fibres; to include specifications, dimensions, test methods and specific values for acceptance and application requirements.
Standardization of test methods for asbestos and other fibres appropriate to their use in the manufacture of fibre reinforced cement products.
Excluded :

products in concrete covered by ISO / TC 71;
products in gypsum covered by ISO / TC 152.


Standardization in the field of aluminium, magnesium, titanium, their alloys (i.e. alloys in which aluminium, magnesium or titanium is the principal element) and aluminium ores (aluminium ores and minerals used either for obtaining the metal aluminium and the intermediate aluminium compounds, or by other industries).


Methods of chemical and spectro-chemical analysis on Aluminium & Aluminium alloys

Standards of analytical methods on aluminium & aluminium alloys which specify the methods for determination of elements in aluminum materials according to the chemical and modern spectrochemical techniques such as atomic spectrometry called inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (hereafter, referred to as the "ICP atomic emission spectrometry").


Organic and anodic oxidation coatings on aluminium

Standardization of performance requirements and test methods for surface treatments on aluminium and its alloys of

a) anodic oxidation coatings,

b) organic coatings,

c) combined coatings of anodic oxidation coatings and organic coatings


<p>Standardization on the grade of unalloyed(refined) aluminum ingots intended for remelting


Magnesium and alloys of cast or wrought magnesium

<p>Standardization in the field of unwrought, wrought and cast magnesium and magnesium alloys, including technical conditions of delivery, chemical analysis, physical testing and technical specification of surface treatment


Standardization of chemical composition, mechanical properties specifications for cast aluminium and aluminium alloys. Guidelines for the heat treatment of cast aluminium and aluminium alloys.


<p> Standardization to the titanium and titanium alloys for commercial applications


<p>Standardization in the field of aluminium ores, including terminology, methods of sampling, preparation of samples, chemical analysis, physical testing and technical conditions of delivery


Common names for pesticides and other agrochemicals

Standardization of common names for pesticides and other agrochemicals.


Standardization of:

specifications relating to specialized mining machinery and equipment used in opencast mines (e.g. conveyors, high wall miners, rock drill rigs and continuous surface miners) and all underground mining machinery and equipment for the extraction of solid mineral substances [e.g. road headers, continuous miners, rock drill rigs, raise boring machines, high wall miners, LHDs, mining auger boring machines, RMDSs (rapid mine development
systems)]

recommended practice in the presentation of plans and drawings used in mine surveying

methods of calculation of mineral reserves

sustainable mining and mine closure

design of structures for mining industry.

special refuge/rescue chambers

shaft boring machines.

Excluded:

foundation machines [e.g. piling, diaphragm walling, earth boring, jetting, grouting, drill rigs for soil and rock mixture (ISO/TC 195)]

aggregate processing machines (e.g. screening, crushing)

equipment and protective systems to be used in explosive atmospheres (IEC/TC 31)

hand-held rock drills (ISO/TC 118)

earth-moving machinery (by ISO/TC 127)

geotechnics (ISO/TC 182)

tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and associated machines and equipment (ISO/TC
195).


Standardization of environmental, social and governance aspects of mining to:

minimize the negative impacts from mining through its life cycle and transition to post-mining land use,

take action to combat climate change and its impacts,

develop sustainable benefits and opportunities for local and regional communities,

respect community cultural connections to places,

adopt a long-term view that ensures inter-generational equity,

embrace opportunities for innovation by adopting the principles of the circular economy,

enhance transparency of mining practices.

Excluded:

Occupational health and safety aspects related to workplace activities, covered by ISO/TC 283.

Risk management guidance, provided in ISO 31000.

Industrial wastewater treatment and reuse, covered by ISO/TC 282/SC4.

Machinery.


Standardization in the field of advanced automated and autonomous processes, technologies, equipment, and systems in the mining sector, including both surface and underground mining.


Sports and other recreational facilities and equipment

Standardization of terms, dimensions, tolerances, functional, operational, maintenance, training, performance and safety requirements, as well as their testing, including related test equipment for physical (including traditional) and virtual (including e-sports) sports.

 Development and maintenance of standards for:

sports and recreational facilities and

equipment including those for recreational purposes (e.g. ropes courses, playgrounds, inflatables, water slides, camping tents, recreational trails, floating leisure articles, sleeping bags, ice hockey, snow sports, sports equipment, and facilities).

 Excluded are amusement rides and amusement devices covered by International Standards within the scope of ISO/TC 254.


Development of standards in the field of martial arts within the scope of ISO/TC 83


Devices for administration of medicinal products and catheters

Standardization of the performance of metered devices and supplies intended for  administration of medicinal products, and standardization of syringes, needles and catheters.
Excluded:

non catheter devices  intended for diagnostic use;

anaesthetic and respiratory equipment, including lung ventilators and  oxygen therapy devices, covered by ISO/TC 121;

cartridge systems for dental use, covered by ISO/TC 106;

specific requirements for components and devices, including prefilled syringes,  covered by ISO/TC 76.


Nuclear energy, nuclear technologies, and radiological protection

Standardization in the field of peaceful applications of nuclear energy, nuclear technologies and in the field of the protection of individuals and the environment against all sources of ionising radiations.


Standardization in the field of the protection of individuals (workers, patients, members of the public) and the environment against all sources of ionizing radiations in planned, existing or emergency exposure situations linked to nuclear activities, medical activities, industrial activities, research activities and natural radiation sources. It includes notably standardization for the design and use of equipment/systems/sources, metrology of radiation, dosimetry and related protocols, monitoring and measurement methods for the environment, control of goods and materials that may contain radioactive substances.

Excluded: Radiological protection instrumentation matters dealt with by IEC/SC45B and Water quality - Radiological methods dealt with by ISO/TC 147/SC 3


Standardization and promotion of good practices associated with the planning, design, construction, operation and decommissioning of installations, processes and technologies involving radioactive materials
Nuclear installations, processes and technologies include: the Fuel Cycle including mining, ex-reactor nuclear criticality safety, analytical methodologies, transport of radioactive materials, materials characterisation, radioactive waste management, decommissioning and geological disposal.

Excluded :

Specific enabling technologies and techniques for non-peaceful applications:
Sealed sources, radiation processing, nuclear power plants and research reactors

The potential for a criticality accident outside reactor cores should nevertheless be evaluated.


The scope covers standardization in the field of nuclear power plants and research reactors. The scope includes:

Calculation, analysis and measurements in support of physics of power reactor core design and operation.

Siting, design, construction, operation and decommissioning. Siting includes all types of nuclear installations and all topics such as flooding, seismic hazards, etc.

Research reactors include a large variety of facilities : production of neutron beams, irradiation of specimens, production of isotopes (especially production for nuclear medicine) and test reactors or prototypes of new technologies.

Excluded : decommissioning is limited to technical topics that are specific to reactors


Standardization in the fields of refrigeration and air-conditioning, including terminology, mechanical safety, methods of testing and rating equipment, measurement of sound levels, refrigerant and refrigeration lubricant chemistry, with consideration given to environmental protection. The scope includes factory-assembled air-conditioners (cooling), heat pumps, dehumidifiers, refrigerants, and refrigerant reclaiming and recycling equipment as well as other devices, components and equipment such as humidifiers, ventilation equipment and automatic controls used in air-conditioning and refrigeration systems that are not covered by other ISO technical committees.


Safety and environmental requirements for refrigerating systems

<p>Standardization of safety requirements for the design, construction, installation, testing, operation, maintenance, repair and disposal of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems which are intended to minimize hazards to people, property and the environment.


Testing and rating of refrigerant compressors

Standardization in the fields of refrigerant compressors for refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump and dehumidifying applications as well as other devices, components and equipment that use refrigerant compressors and is not covered by other ISO technical committees, including terminology, methods of testing and rating for performance, sound levels, vibration and with consideration given to operation reliability.


Testing and rating of air-conditioners and heat pumps

Standardization for the performance of air conditioning systems and heat pumps, ducted and ductless, including heat recovery ventilation systems. Both heat source and sink include air and liquid (water including ground source). The performance evaluation targets capacity, input, and energy efficiency at full load conditions as well as part load conditions to calculate seasonal efficiency. Test conditions, test methods, and calculation methods are specified for these products and evaluations. SC6 also specifies performance mapping methods of these products for building simulation.


Testing and rating of commercial refrigerated display cabinets

Standardization in the fields of Commercial and Professional Refrigerating Appliances and Systems for refrigeration, preparation, catering retail and wholesale of food and beverage and related products, with respect to performance requirements and related test methods; requirements and test methods for determination of energy consumption.

Industrial scale production plants are excluded. Safety and Environmental matters are excluded.


Refrigerants and refrigeration lubricants


Standardization in the field of cork, both the raw material and products manufactured and prepared from cork.


Standardization in the field of panels such as fibreboards, particle boards and plywood based on lignocellulosic materials (derived from wood or other materials) including terminology, classification, dimensions, test methods and quality requirements.


Standardization in the field of surface active agents and mixtures containing one or more surface active agents with or without other conventional components of soap and detergent formulations.


Standardization of the methods of assessing

fire hazards and fire risk to life and to property;

the contribution of design, materials, building materials, products and components to fire safety

and methods of mitigating the fire hazards and fire risks by determining the performance and behaviour of these materials, products and components, as well as of buildings and structures.

Excluded:

materials and equipments already covered by other technical committees;

fields covered by other ISO and IEC committees.


Standardization in the field of fire initiation and growth, including reaction-to-fire performance.


Standardization of the methods of assessing fire resistance for applications
within the scope of TC92.


ISO/TC 92 SC3 provides evaluation tools for fire effects on life, health, and environmental quality. The main objectives of ISO/TC 92/SC 3 are as follows:

a) Provide appropriate guides and calculation methods, along with instrumentation, measurement and validation procedures for analysis and assessment of the impact of fire and its effluent on people and the environment;

b) Develop guidance on the use of such procedures in fire safety engineering, including the standardization of methods for estimating the limits of tenability for those people attempting to leave a facility, those who cannot leave, and those who are located in a place of refuge;

c) Within the context of fire safety engineering, develop the basis for identifying the combinations of common fire scenarios and combustibles for which the fire effluent does not merit special attention, i.e., where generic potency values can be used. Note that data on the harmful effects of fire effluent are only to be used in the context in which assessment is performed


Standardisation to support the application of fire safety engineering in the built environment, including but not limited to, areas related to performance-based fire safety design/assessment, implementation of fire safety design plans and fire safety management.


Starch (including derivatives and by-products)

Standardization of terminology, methods of sampling, methods of analysis and examination of starch (including hydrolysis products and dextrins) and its by-products.


Personal safety -- Personal protective equipment

Standardization of the performance of personal protective equipment designed to safeguard wearers against all known possible hazards.


To be responsible for establishing international standards for personal protective clothing against hazardous exposures such as heat, chemicals and mechanical action with the exclusion of radioactive materials.

<P>These international standards may include requirements for protective items for the head, the hand and the feet when these are an integral part of the protective clothing or, as individual items, they do not fall within the scope of any other TC or SC.


SC6 is responsible for preparing standards for the requirements and test methods for, and guidance on the selection and use of, eye and face protection against hazards to the eyes and face met in occupations, leisure and some sports.
These include mechanical hazards such as impact, dust and splashes or streams of liquids, heat, solar and artificial optical radiation (glare, UV and IR radiation) including occupational, general purpose sunglasses and sunglasses for running, cycling and similar active lifestyles.
Sports include downhill skiing, snowboarding, squash and surface swimming goggles. Protection against laser radiation is considered in a joint working group with IEC/TC 76 (Optical radiation safety and laser equipment).


ISO/TC 94/SC14 was established specifically to deal with the unique requirements for firefighters' Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Under the scope of SC 14, each Standard for firefighters' PPE is developed for a particular aspect of fire and rescue activities. Within its scope, firefighters PPE includes head protection, eye and face protection, hearing protection, hand protection, body protection (includes upper and lower torso), foot protection and respiratory protection that is used by firefighters.

These Standards are developed by SC14 Working Groups that consist of the following:

WG1 General Requirements

WG2 Structural Firefighting

WG3 Wildland Firefighting

WG4 HAZMAT

WG5 Rescue

JWG SC14/SC13 CBRN

JWG SC15/SC14 RPD

The approach this subcommittee has used has differed to other subcommittees, developing PPE Standards using a hazard-based approach. The committee determine the types of hazards that a firefighter will face; structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, hazardous chemical and CBRN incidents, and rescue operations. It is also recognised that firefighters need to be physically comfortable as well as protected by all PPE being used while they perform their duties.

Firefighters are a unique group of workers, who use PPE as a primary means of protection against all hazards that they may encounter in the performance of their duties as firefighters and first responders. Other industries can re-engineer the tasks or processes to be undertaken to either eliminate or control the hazard or risk to the worker. Unlike firefighters, industry generally can withdraw the workers from the hazardous zone/s and therefore only needs to consider the use of PPE as a means of last resort, when the risk to the worker cannot be controlled or eliminated.

Of late, types and intensity of hazards encountered by firefighters have increased dramatically, these include wildland firefighting and major rescue operations that include rescuing members of the community from extreme floods. These increased hazards also include chemical and highly toxic fires, high intensity fires stemming from electric vehicles and fires in extremely difficult situations such as high-rise buildings and tower structures.

The primary focus for ISO/TC 94/SC 14 is on performance requirements for PPE, however, other important considerations include Selection Use Care and Maintenance (SUCAM) and Cleaning and Maintenance. The goal of SC14 is to, wherever possible, direct its Working Groups to utilise existing ISO test method standards. Where a requirement for new or revised testing requirement is considered necessary, then a request setting out a clearly defined performance requirement/s should be prepared by the relevant Working Group and be assigned to the most appropriate Sub-Committee of ISO/TC 94 for action.


Standardization of performance, test methods, human factors, selection and use of respiratory protective devices to protect the wearer in hazardous atmospheres and/or environments.

RPD for use in aircraft, diving apparatus, medical life support respirators and/or resuscitators are excluded.


Standardization in the field of cranes and related equipment which suspend loads by means of a load-handling device, particularly in respect of terminology, load rating, testing, safety, general design principles, maintenance, operation and load lifting attachments.


Standardization of the terms, definitions and graphical symbols common to all crane types. These terms, definitions and symbols cover every period of the crane life cycle – design, manufacturing, testing, use, operation, maintenance, repair and disposal.  The aim of this work is to harmonize the terminology of standards, which are developed by other subcommittees of ISO/TC 96.


Standardization of requirements for ropes, regardless of their material properties, used on cranes and lifting appliances as defined in ISO 4306-1.  It includes but it is not restricted to:

selection of rope

minimum practical design factors

types of spooling

minimum strength requirement

relevant criteria for drums and sheaves

care, maintenance, inspection and discard criteria.


Standardization of test methods and techniques to validate design features and safety requirements of cranes and accessories.


Standardization of requirements for the safe use of cranes covering operations, maintenance, inspection and competence of persons.


Standardization of terminology, load rating, testing, safety, and general design principles of equipment and components used in the construction, inspection, maintenance and safe operation of mobile cranes.


Standardization of terminology, graphical symbols, testing, safety, and general design principles of equipment and components used in the construction, erection/dismantling, inspection and maintenance of tower cranes. It also covers safe use of tower cranes.

Note: In addition, ISO/TC 96/SC 7 was mandated by ISO/TC 96 to provide part 1 "General requirements/principles" applicable to all type of cranes for the following subjects:

control layout and characteristics,

cabins and control stations,

access, guards and restraints.


Standardization of terminology, load rating, testing, safety, and general design principles of equipment and components used in the construction, maintenance, inspection and safe operation of jib cranes.


Standardization of terminology, testing, safety and general design principles of equipment and components used in the construction, maintenance, inspection and operation of bridge and gantry cranes and relevant load lifting attachments.


Standardization in the field of crane design including classification, load conditions, strength, fatigue and stability.


Standardization of the bases for design of structures irrespective of the material of construction including especially terminology and symbols, load, forces and other actions and limitations of deformations. Consideration and coordination of basic reliability requirements concerning the structures as a whole, including consideration of structures made of particular materials (steel, stone, concrete, wood, etc.) as far as is necessary for the preparation of a common approach to reliability in liaison with the relevant technical committees.


Standardization of terminology and symbols to maintain the vocabulary and definitions for design of structures irrespective of the material of construction related to the work of ISO/TC 98 and its sub-committees.


Chains and chain sprockets for power transmission and conveyors

Standardization in the field of power transmission chains, conveyor chains and chain wheels.


Continuous mechanical handling equipment

Standardization in the field of continuous mechanical handling equipment for loose bulk materials or unit loads, comprising terminology, general design and construction, leading dimensions, safety requirements and testing and inspection methods.


Standardization in the field of iron ores and direct reduced iron, including terminology and methods of sampling, preparation of samples, moisture determination, size determination, chemical analysis and physical testing.


Standardization of methods of sampling, preparation of samples, moisture determination, size determination in the field of iron ores and direct reduced iron


Standardization of methods of chemical analysis in the field of iron ores and direct
reduced iron


Standardization of methods of physical testing in the field of iron ores and direct reduced iron


Standardization of freight containers, having an external volume of one cubic meter (35.3 cubic feet) and greater, as regards terminology, classification, dimensions, specifications, handling, test methods and marking.


Standardization of steel wire ropes, wire rope terminations and wire rope slings.


Standardization in oral health care including:

terms and definitions;

performance, safety, and specification requirements of dental products; and

clinically relevant laboratory test methods, all of which contribute to improved global health.


Standardization of medical devices and materials intended to be used for direct dental restorations and in conjunction with indirect restorations and medical devices and materials intended to be used in orthodontics including:

terms and definitions when appropriate;

performance and safety requirements of devices;

test methods, with consideration for clinical relevance to contribute to improved general health.


Standardization of prosthodontic materials and devices intended to be used for indirect dental restorations and in conjunction with auxiliary materials and direct restorations intended to be used in prosthodontics including:

Terms and definitions when appropriate;

Performance and safety requirements;

Test methods and evaluation of properties with consideration toward clinical relevance to contribute to improved oral health.


Standardization of terminology in all branches of dentistry.


Standardization of dental instruments used in the dental office and in the dental laboratory for dental purposes. This includes but is not limited to the following:

rotary instruments

handpieces and motors

scaler handpieces and tips

hand-held manual instruments

endodontic instruments

implant instruments

syringes, cartridges and needles


Dental equipment Standardization of dental equipment used in the dental office and in the dental laboratory and other settings for dental purposes. This includes but is not limited to the following:

operating lights

dental units

patient chairs

dental operator's stools

mixers, dispensers and capsules

powered polymerization activators

suction equipment compressed air equipment

amalgam separator


Oral care products Standardization of:

oral care products - those substances, preparations and devices intended for use by the public or for application by dental professionals with objectives that include improving or maintaining oral health, enhancing comfort, changing the appearance of teeth, and preventing oral disease; associated laboratory test methods and terminology.


Dental implants Standardization in oral health care relating to devices surgically implanted into bone and/or soft tissues in the oro-facial region, and related accessories, including:

terms and definitions;

performance, safety, and specification requirements;

and laboratory test methods.


Dental CAD/CAM systems Standardization of:

performance, safety and interoperability requirements of CAD/CAM systems for digitizing, designing and manufacturing patient specific products, the components of which include but are not limited to three-dimensional measuring devices (digitizing devices), manufacturing devices, and computer programs;

Performance and safety requirements for materials specifically intended for CAD/CAM systems that are used to manufacture patient-specific dental products;

clinically relevant test methods; and terms and definitions, all of which contribute to improved global health.


Standardization of the characteristics of protective and decorative metallic coating applied by electrolysis, fusion, vacuum or chemical means, mechanical deposition, ion plating.

Standardization of the characteristics of protective and decorative non-metallic coatings (excluding paints and other organic coatings) on metal surface applied by electrolysis, fusion, vacuum or chemical means.

Standardization of testing and inspection methods for such coatings.

Standardization of the preparation of the substrates prior to the deposition of metallic and inorganic coatings.


Electrodeposited coatings and related finishes


Standardization of the specification, test methods and inspection of metallic coatings applied by fusion (including hot dip and thermal diffusion processes) of non-ferrous metals and/or alloys to an iron or steel article.

Standardization of the characteristics, including corrosion performance, of metallic coatings applied by fusion of a non-ferrous metal and/or alloys to an iron or steel article.

Standardization of the design and preparation of iron or steel articles for the application of metallic coatings of non-ferrous metals and/or alloys applied by fusion (including hot dip and thermal diffusion processes).


Standardization in the field of corrosion and porosity tests of metallic coatings, and non-organic coatings


Standardization of coating processes and properties applied to the surface of metal and inorganic coatings through chemical conversion methods to improve the properties of metal and inorganic coatings.

i. Improvement of corrosion resistance

ii. Improvement of adhesion of subsequent layers

iii. Change in electrical conductivity properties

iv. Change in heat transfer properties

v. Change in mechanical properties

vi. The appearance as a final layer

vii. Decreasing the environmental impact

Standardization of the characteristics of phosphate layers, conversion layers (e.g., based on chrome(III), chrome(VI), zirconium, silanes, titanium, and other elements), and oxide layer coatings formed through chemical reactions on or with the metal and inorganic coatings to enhance the properties of metal and inorganic coatings.

Standardization of post-process and passivation for such coatings

Standardization of testing and inspection methods for such coatings

Standardization of the preparation of the substrates prior to such coating


Standardization of the specification of vacuum evaporation, magnetron sputtering, arc ion plating, other new physical vapor deposition methods or their combination as an alternative to conventional electro/electroless plating.

Standardization of the characteristics of protective and decorative metallic (such as silver, copper, chrome, titanium and zirconium) or non-metallic coatings (such as nitrides and oxides, excluding paints and other organic coatings as well as diamond-like carbon films).

Standardization of the characteristics of inorganic nanocomposite and/or multilayer and multiphase coatings (such as multi-components nitrides and carbides of CrAlN-base, TiAlN-base, TiCN-base, MeN/SiNx, as well as boride of TiB2 and ZrB2) for functional performance (friction and wear, corrosion and oxidation, fatigue and mechanical properties).

Standardization of testing and inspection methods for physical vapor deposition coatings and pretreatment methods for metal substrates prior to the deposition.


Mechanical vibration, shock and condition monitoring

Standardization in the fields of mechanical vibration and shock and the effects of vibration and shock on humans, machines, vehicles (air, sea, land and rail) and stationary structures, and of the condition monitoring of machines and structures, using multidisciplinary approaches.
Specific areas of current interest include the standardization of:

terminology and nomenclature in the fields of mechanical vibration, mechanical shock and condition monitoring;

measurement, analysis and evaluation of vibration and shock e.g. signal processing methods, structural dynamics analysis methods, transducer and vibration generator calibration methods, etc.;

active and passive control methods for vibration and shock, e.g. balancing of machines, isolation and damping;

evaluation of the effects of vibration and shock on humans, machines, vehicles (air, sea, land and rail), stationary structures and sensitive equipment;

vibration and shock measuring instrumentation, e.g. transducers, vibration generators, signal conditioners, signal analysis instrumentation and signal acquisition systems;

measurement methods, instrumentation, data acquisition, processing, presentation, analysis, diagnostics and prognostics, using all measurement variables required for the condition monitoring of machines;

training and certification of personnel in relevant areas.


Measurement and evaluation of mechanical vibration and shock as applied to machines, vehicles and structures


Human exposure to mechanical vibration and shock


Condition monitoring and diagnostics of machine systems

Standardization of the procedures, processes and equipment
requirements uniquely related to the technical activity of condition monitoring and diagnostics of machines systems in which selected physical parameters associated with an operating machine system are periodically or continuously sensed, measured and recorded for the interim purpose of reducing, analyzing, comparing and displaying the data and information so obtained and for the ultimate purpose of using this interim result to support decisions related to the operation and maintenance of the machine system.


Standardization concerning definitions, safeguards and security, construction, function and testing of oil and gas burners. <p>Excluded : storage tanks and pipe work, if they do not form part of the burner assembly. </p>


Standardization in the field of power-operated industrial trucks, hand-operated industrial trucks (including sack trucks, hand carts, trailers), all types of  wheels and castors excluding those with pneumatic tyres and rubber solid tyres for  pneumatic tyre rims, comprising :

terminology and definitions;

safety requirements related to:

design and construction;

testing and inspection methods

operation and maintenance;

principal dimensions to facilitate interchangeability where essential to the interest of users and manufacturers.

Energy efficiency and other sustainability aspects

Excluded :

vehicles designed primarily for earth-moving or road transport.


<p>Standardization in the field of power operated industrial trucks, hand-operated industrial trucks (including sack trucks, hand carts, trailers), all types of wheels and castors excluding those with pneumatic tyres and rubber solid tyres for pneumatic tyre rims, comprising safety requirements related to:
<p>• design and construction
<p>• testing and inspection methods
<p>• operation and maintenance


<p>Standardization in the field of powered, directly or remotely operated rough-terrain trucks and their related
attachments, for general safety, performance requirements, maintenance, inspection and operation.


Standardization and observations in the field of sustainability aspects related to machines within the scope of ISO/TC 110, industrial trucks.


Round steel link chains, chain slings, components and accessories

Standardization in the field of:

round steel link chains (excluding anchor chains and those used in mining);

sling hooks;

shackles, eyebolts, terminal links, joining links and terminal fittings for slings and other accessories.

To deal with the following aspects of the above- mentioned items: terminology, material, dimensions and tolerances, basic design criteria, proof testing, working load, destructive and non-destructive tests relating to required mechanical properties, inspection, certification and marking.

Excluded:

anchor chains covered by ISO / TC 8;

mining chains covered by ISO / TC 82.


Standardization of vacuum technology both in the field of apparatus (essential characteristics, dimensions and materials), and in the field of definitions and methods of measurement.


Standardization of methods, procedures, instruments, and equipments relating to techniques for hydrometric determination of water level, velocity, discharge and sediment transport in open channels, precipitation and evapotranspiration, availability and movement of ground water, including:

terminology and symbols;

collection, evaluation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data;

evaluation of uncertainties.


Standardization of methods and procedures relating to techniques for the hydrometric determination of :

a) water level, velocity, cross sectional area and bathymetry for discharge determination in open channels;

b) water level and volume in lakes and reservoirs; and

c) related issues


Standardization of the design and performance of flow measurement structures including methods and procedures relating to techniques for the evaluation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data and related issues.


Instruments, equipment and data management

Standardization of instruments, their performance, data management and related issues.


Standardization of methods and procedures relating to techniques for the hydrometric determination of sediment discharge and transport in open channels, and related issues


Standardization of procedures for direct measurement and related inferential method to assess ground water movement, availability, recharge, discharge and aquifer properties.


Standardization in the field of instruments of small and large size intended for measuring time and time keeping :

terminology;

technical definitions;

standardization of overall dimensions;

any other questions which may be proposed in the future.


Standardization in the field of pumps; including:

dimensions and technical specifications,

test methods and conditions of acceptance for rotodynamic and positive displacement pumps for all liquids, including complete pumping installations,

installations and special applications, as well as rotodynamic mixers for  waste water.


Dimensions and technical specifications of pumps


Standardization in the field of fans.
Excluded :

electrical fans or fan-based electrical appliances for household, and similar purposes in the
scope of IEC/TC 59 and IEC/TC 61.


Compressors and pneumatic tools, machines and equipment

Standardization in the field of:

air compressors;

compressors for the process, petroleum, chemical and gas industry services;

pneumatic tools and machines;

compressed air treatment technology;

Excluded :

pneumatic tool shanks and tool fitting dimensions, as they fall within the scope of ISO / TC 29.


Standardization in the field of compressors for the process, petroleum, chemical and gas industry services.

Note: Expander-compressor units are included.


Standardization in the field of pneumatic tools and machines.

Exception: Pneumatic tool shanks and tool fitting dimensions as they fall within the scope of ISO/TC 29.

Note: Definitions of hydraulic tools and machines are included.


Standardization of compressed air treatment technology. Excluding filter testing within the scope of ISO/TC 131/SC 5.


Air compressors and compressed air systems

Standardization in the field of air compressors and compressed air systems.

Excluded are:

air compressors used primarily in the process, petroleum, chemical and gas industry services, as they fall within the scope of ISO/TC 118/SC 1

Compressed air treatment technology, as they fall within the scope of ISO/TC 118/SC 4

NOTE: Compressors for use with gases other than air are included, providing that they are not intended to be used primarily in the process, petroleum, chemical and gas industry.


Standardization of powder metallurgical materials concerning terms and definitions, sampling, testing methods and materials specifications.


Sampling and testing methods for powders (including powders for hardmetals)

Standardization of sampling and test methods, including characterization of chemical and physical properties, for metal powders.


Sampling and testing methods for sintered metal materials (excluding hardmetals)

This ISO subcommittee is responsible for the standardization, among other things, of requirements on

materials, test of filter and magnetic properties, heat treatment, determination of strength, density,

hardness and the level of cleanliness and measurement of surface roughness.


Sampling and testing methods for hardmetals

This ISO subcommittee is responsible for the standardization, among other things, of methods for the determination of transverse rupture strength and hardness test, metallographic determination of the microstructure of hardmetal sample like the porosity, the average grain size, eta phases, and other artefacts and methods for the chemical analysis.


Specifications for powder metallurgical materials (excluding hardmetals)

Standardization in the field of powder metallurgical material specifications.


Standardization in the field of:

raw hides and skins including pickled pelts;

tanned hides and skins and finished leather;

leather products (including methods of test for leather products).

Excluded:

methods of test in the field of raw hides and skins, including pickled pelts, tanned hides and skins and finished leather, which is the field of the IULTCS (see Note);

footwear, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 216;

protective clothing and equipment, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 94.

 Note:

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) is the international standardizing body responsible for the development of International Standards defining methods of test for leather other than made-up articles.


Raw hides and skins, including pickled pelts

Standardization in the field of raw hides and skins including pickled pelts;

Excluded:

methods of test in the field of raw hides and skins, including pickled pelts, tanned hides and skins and finished leather, which is the field of the IULTCS (see Note);

footwear, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 216;

protective clothing and equipment, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 94.


Standardization in the field of tanned hides and skins and finished leather;

Excluded:

methods of test in the field of raw hides and skins, including pickled pelts, tanned hides and skins and finished leather, which is the field of the IULTCS (see Note);

footwear, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 216;

protective clothing and equipment, which is the field of work of ISO / TC 94.


Standardization in the field of leather products (Excluding safety footwear and other protective items made of leather and meant for industrial safety).


Standardization of anaesthetic and respiratory equipment and supplies, related devices and supply systems.


Breathing attachments and anaesthetic machines

Standardisation of the particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical devices and their accessories for dispensing, delivery and removal of medical and anaesthetic gases and vapours. This includes anaesthetic gas delivery systems, anaesthetic breathing systems and any related monitoring equipment, alarm systems and protection devices. It also covers the conveying of excess anaesthetic gases to an appropriate place of discharge.


Standardisation of the particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical devices and their accessories that connect to or are inserted into the airways of patients, including those devices that provide the interface between the patient and atmosphere or gas from a supply device.

Examples include tracheal and tracheostomy tubes, supralaryngeal and oropharyngeal airways, laryngoscopes, connectors, breathing system tubing, respiratory therapy tubing, nebulizers, breathing filters, suction catheters, fire-activated oxygen shut off devices.


Respiratory devices and related equipment used for patient care

Standardisation of the particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical devices and their accessories intended for ventilatory support, delivery of respiratory gases and related monitoring of patients. This includes dosing and conditioning of the gases supplied to or inhaled by the patient. These medical devices can be intended for use in specific, particular or defined healthcare environments, including home healthcare environments. These medical devices are generally active, reusable electromedical equipment (i.e. durable) with accessories that mainly are for single-patient use. ISO/TC 121/SC 3 is also responsible for the biological evaluation of gas pathways in all environments. Further, ISO/TC 121/SC 3, in co-operation with IEC/TC 62 Subcommittees utilizing Joint Working Groups, is responsible for the standardisation of the horizontal requirements for basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment used in:

emergency medical services;

home healthcare environments;

alarm systems in all environments; and

physiological closed-loop control in all environments.


Coordination of the establishment and maintenance of a standardized vocabulary of terms, definitions and their associated semantics for anaesthetic and respiratory equipment, so that they are used consistently across ISO/TC 121, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment and its associated Subcommittees, Joint Working Groups and Working Groups.

These vocabularies and associated semantics can include terminology for:

standards development;

human-device interface;

labeling;

communication of health informatics data.


Standardisation of the particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of systems that supply medical gas in healthcare, homecare, medical transport and emergency facilities including terminal unit outlets as well as their accessories and connected supply units. These systems include stationary, mobile and portable production, storage, and supply systems for medical gases and stationary vacuum supply systems such as: medical gas pipeline systems, vacuum and gas scavenging pipeline systems, medical gas cylinder supply systems, oxygen concentrators and transportable oxygen (liquid/gas) supply systems, and associated control devices.


Standardisation of the particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of suction devices that regulate the level of vacuum (negative) pressure applied to a patient undergoing medical or surgical treatment in healthcare, homecare, transport and field facilities. These include electrically and manually powered suction devices as well as those devices powered by a positive pressure gas source or central pipeline vacuum system. Also included are requirements for suction tubing and connectors.

These suction devices do not include:

central pipeline vacuum systems;

anaesthetic gas scavenging disposal systems;

central pipeline plume extraction systems;

accessories such as suction ends and catheters.


Standardization in the field of packaging with regard to terminology and definitions,characteristics, performance requirements and tests, and utilization of related technologies on packaging.
Excluded :

matters falling within the scopes of particular committees (e.g. TC 6, 52 and 104).


Performance requirements and tests for means of packaging, packages and unit loads

<p>Standardization of the performance requirements and tests for packaging, means of packaging, packages and unit loads, including but not limited to terminology, test requirements, design requirements, and performance requirements throughout the supply chain


ISO/TC 122/SC 4 "Packaging and Environment" aims to develop ISO standards to harmonize
environmental aspects on packaging and packaging systems throughout the life cycle, including but not limited to: terminology and general requirements, optimization and source reduction, reuse, recycling, other recovery, recycled content, as well as identification and design.


Standardization of plain bearings on the following items :

classification, definitions and terminology;

materials and characteristics;

dimensions and tolerances;

methods of tests and quality control, including methods of calculation.


Materials and lubricants, their properties, characteristics, test methods and testing conditions

Standardization of materials and lubricants, their properties, characteristics, test methods and testing conditions for plain bearings.


Dimensions, tolerances and construction details

Standardization of dimensions, tolerances and construction details of plain bearings.


Standardization of quality analysis and assurance of plain bearings.


Standardization of terms, definitions, classifications and symbols as well as of common or new items in plain bearings.


Standardization of special plain bearings, such as foil bearings, tilting pad plain bearings, floating bush bearings, spiral groove bearings, gas bearings, plain bearings of plastic, rubber and porous materials, plain bearings for household and business machines, hydrostatic bearings, and miscellaneous plain bearings.


Calculation methods for plain bearings and their applications

Standardization of calculation methods and their applications for plain bearings including theories of hydrodynamic, thermo-hydrodynamic, elasto-hydrodynamic, and thermo-elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication, as well as theories of boundary lubrication and dry friction.


Standardization of terminology and test methods for unmanufactured tobacco, all types of tobacco products, materials used for manufacturing tobacco products and tobacco smoke including environmental tobacco smoke aspects; specifications and questions of handling, storage, packaging and transport are included as appropriate.
Tobacco product means any product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human use and products that are used in a manner similar to smoking or smokeless products.


Standard methods and their layout, for the assessment of the physical and dimensional
characteristics of cigarettes and their component parts, in particular

-  for the determination of draw resistance

-  for the determination of the porosity of cigarette wrappers.


Elaboration of standards for unmanufactured leaf tobacco


Standardization of terminology, test methods and product information for vapour products

Vapour products mean any product that is used to transform an e-liquid into an inhalable aerosol
and also the e-liquid intended for its transformation into an aerosol. Vapour products also cover a
wide range of devices including vapour devices, electronic cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, e-shishas
and other similar products as well as their components. The device may be disposable or
reusable due to rechargeable batteries, replaceable single use cartridges or a refillable liquid
reservoir. It could be also of a fixed or a modular design

Pharmaceutical products are excluded from the scope.


Standardization of nomenclature, use classification, ratings, technical requirements and test methods, safety requirements, operation, maintenance manual format for earth-moving and related machinery.


Test methods relating to safety and machine performance


Safety, ergonomics and general requirements


Machine characteristics, electrical and electronic systems, operation and maintenance


Terminology, commercial nomenclature, classification and ratings


ISO/TC 130 addresses standardization in the field of printing and graphic technologies. This field covers all phases of the process, where graphic elements (image, text, line art, pattern and others) are created, manipulated, assembled, communicated, and finally delivered electronically as digital products or physically to substrates using inks, toners and other marking or functional materials, and finished as demanded by the end applications.

ISO/TC 130 standards include but are not limited to those of terminology, evaluation of visual appearance and product quality, data exchange, process control, management, conformity assessment, impacts on the environments as well as requirements on and testing of the related materials, equipment and systems.

Note:

Where actual or potential overlap in scope with other TCs/SCs such as ISO/TC 42, TC 6, TC 256, TC 35, IEC/TC 100 and ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 28, coordination through liaison or JWG with the concerned TC should be maintained or/and actively pursued.


Standardization in the field of fluid power systems and components, comprising terminology, construction, principal dimensions, safety requirements and testing and inspection methods. <p>To include such components as : accumulators, compressed air dryers, conductors (rigid and flexible), cylinders, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic components and systems, fittings, fluidic devices, hose fittings and assemblies, filters and separators, fluids, hydraulic pumps, motors, moving-part fluid- controls, pneumatic lubricators, regulators, quick-action couplings, reservoirs, sealing devices, valves. </p>


Symbols, terminology and classifications

Standardization of the following basics of fluid power systems:

symbols including circuit diagrams, including concepts for use in smart manufacturing

terminology

classification including product properties suitable for building a standardized semantics for use in smart manufacturing concepts.


Pumps, motors and integral transmissions

Standardization of dimensions and technical parameters of hydraulic pumps fluid power motors and integral transmissions.


Standardization in the field of fluid power cylinders, including reciprocating and oscillating devices, semi-rotary actuators, and similar components; comprising terminology, dimensions and performance characteristics.


Connectors and similar products and components

Standardization in the field of fluid power ports, connectors, tubes, hose fittings and assemblies, comprising terminology, dimensions, and performance characteristics.


Standardization of dimensions and performance characteristics of control products and components.


Standardization in the field of contamination control, comprising terminology, safety requirements and testing and inspection methods.
To include such applications as: Sampling, contamination analysis and reporting, filter, and separator evaluation.


Standardization of the dimensions, materials, and performance of sealing systems.


Standardization of product testing for fluid power components and systems.


Standardization covering the application, design, safety, construction, installation, performance assessment, operation, control, maintenance, and energy efficiency of fluid power systems.


Standardization in the field of ferroalloys and other alloying additives used in iron and steel
making, and the manganese ore and chromium ore used in ferroalloys raw material.
Excluded: standardization of ferronickels which devolves upon ISO/TC 155.


Clothing sizing systems - size designation, size measurement methods and digital fittings

Standardization of a system of size designations resulting from the establishment of one or
more sizing systems for clothes based on size designation, body size measurement methods for clothing and for digital garment fitting.


Fertilizers, soil conditioners and beneficial substances

Standardization in the field of fertilizers, soil conditioners and beneficial substances, that is, materials whose addition is intended to ensure or improve the nourishment of cultivated plants and / or to improve the properties of soils, and the efficient use thereof.


Standardization covering non-destructive testing as applied generally to constructional materials, components and assemblies, by means of:

glossary of terms;

methods of test;

performance specifications for testing equipment and ancillary apparatus.

Excluded:

quality levels;

specifications for electrical equipment and apparatus, which fall within the range of IEC Committees.


Standardization in the field of furniture including:

terms and definitions;

performance, safety and dimensional requirements;

requirements for specific components (such as hardware);

test methods.

By furniture is meant free-standing or built-in units which are used for storing, lying, sitting, working and eating.

Excluded:

such units with corresponding functions that are dealt with by other ISO technical committees.


Footwear sizing designations and marking systems

Standardization of footwear sizing systems based on the measurement of the foot, and the designation and marking of such sizes; standardization of sizing ranges (unit and intervals); standardization of a system of calibrating the last or equivalent equipment; including the use of digital data, and terminology.


Plastics pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids

Standardization of pipes, fittings, valves and auxiliary equipments intended for the transport of fluids and made from all types of plastic materials, including all types of reinforced plastics.
Metal fittings used with plastics pipes are also included.

This standardization includes - for pipes, flanges, fittings, valves and auxiliary equipments - dimensions and their tolerances; requirements for chemical, mechanical and physical properties and appropriate test methods; requirements and test methods for other properties relevant to particular applications; temperature and pressure ratings.


Plastics pipes and fittings for soil, waste and drainage (including land drainage)

Standardization of plastic pipes, fittings and other products for wastewater applications as well as their specific test methods.
Wastewater includes any combination of water discharged from domestic, industrial or commercial premises, and surface run-off.


Plastics pipes and fittings for water supplies

Standardization of plastic pipes, fittings and accessories intended for water supplies, mains, sub-mains and watering laterals


Plastics pipes and fittings for industrial applications

Preparation of standards for thermoplastic piping systems for industrial applications and standardization of characteristics and requirements for their components including pipes, fittings and accessories. Areas of application include non-pressure, vacuum and pressurized gaseous and liquid supply in above and below-ground networks.


Plastics pipes and fittings for the supply of gaseous fuels

Standardization of pipes, fittings, piping systems and auxiliary equipment intended for the supply of gaseous fuels and made from all types of plastic materials, including all types of reinforced plastics.

Metal fittings used with plastic pipes are also included.
This standardization includes - for pipes, flanges, fittings and auxiliary equipment - dimensions and their tolerances, requirements for chemical, mechanical and physical properties and guidance for the assessment of conformity.

Requirements for resulting joints between pipes and/or fittings for fitness for purpose, including test methods, equipment and codes of practice.


General properties of pipes, fittings and valves of plastic materials and their accessories -- Test methods and basic specifications

Standardization of test methods and basic specifications of material and product
properties of thermoplastic pipes and fittings including their joints and accessories.


Reinforced plastics pipes and fittings for all applications

Standardization of components made of reinforced thermosetting plastics, in particular pipes, fittings and pipe connections.
Requirements are defined for materials, dimensions, short and long-term performance, test methods, quality assurance, transport and handling. Parameters for the design and installation are also addressed.


Valves and auxiliary equipment of plastics materials

Standardization of characteristics and requirements of plastic valves for piping systems and their testing methods. Areas of application include vacuum, non-pressure and pressurized gaseous and liquid supply in above and below ground
networks.


Standardization of techniques for renovation and trenchless replacement on and off the line of existing pipelines, using plastics piping systems of thermoplastics, thermosetting and/or thermoplastic composite materials, including the classification and information on design of such systems. Areas of application include non-pressure and pressurized drains and sewers, water supply networks and gas supply networks.


Cleaning equipment for air and other gases

Standardization in the fields of terminology, classification, characteristics, and test and performance methods for air and gas cleaning and disinfecting equipment for general ventilation and industrial applications.

Excluded :

exhaust gas cleaners for gas turbines and IC engines in mobile equipment, this being within the scope of other ISO technical committees;

filters for personal protection equipment which are the field of work of technical committee ISO / TC 94;

cabin filters in mobile equipment covered by ISO / TC 22, 23 and 127.


Standardization in the field of graphical symbols as well as of colours and shapes, whenever these elements form part of the message that a symbol is intended to convey, e.g. a safety sign.
Establishing principles for preparation, coordination and application of graphical symbols. General responsibility for the review and the coordination of those already existing, those under study, and those to be established. The standardization of new graphical symbols, when requested by a technical committee, or where it does not fall within the activity of an existing technical committee.

Excluded:

standardization of letters, numerals, punctuation marks, mathematical signs and symbols, and symbols for quantities and units. However, such may be used as a component of a graphical symbol.


Public information symbols, signs and guidance system

Standardization in the field of public information symbols.

General responsibility for the review and the coordination of those public information symbols already existing, those under study, and those to be established. The standardization of new public information symbols.

Standardization in the fields of signs and public information guidance systems (including direction signs, location signs, information index signs, maps, plans and diagrams).


Safety identification, signs, shapes, symbols and colours

<p>Standardization of safety identification, signs, shapes, symbols, colours and related subjects with the purpose of providing a complete information system


Standardization in the field of graphic symbols for use on equipment (excluding electrotechnical applications) by developing and operating a procedure for the coordination, validation, and registration of graphical symbols. Review and revise existing published standards with consideration for future requirements according to the ISO/IEC Directives specific to the standardization of graphical symbols.


Standardization of tools for air quality characterisation of emissions, workspace air, ambient air, indoor air, in particular measurement methods for air pollutants (particles, gases, odours, micro-organisms) and for meteorological parameters, measurement planning, procedures for Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and methods for the evaluation of results including the determination of uncertainty.
Excluded :

the establishment of limit values for air pollutants;

the air quality in clean rooms;

radioactive substances.


Elaboration of standards in the field of emission of stationary sources excluding the establishment of limit values. The standards are used as references in legislation, in showing compliance with requirements, both in legal and industrial applications, in showing performance of abatement equipment.


Elaboration of standards in the field of workplace atmospheres excluding the establishment of limit values. The standards are used as references in promulgated health standards, by practitioners of occupational/industrial hygiene in workplace monitoring for compliance purposes and for health outcomes, by sampling hardware manufacturers in design and required performance of said hardware, and by researchers in the field of occupational health and industrial hygiene.


Elaboration of standards in the field of ambient atmospheres excluding the establishment of limit values. The standards are used to determine components of ambient atmospheres that may arise from human activities or occur naturally. These standards are used in legislation, by reference, to determine compliance with limit or reference values, by public or private entities to determine the current components of ambient atmospheres, and in research on the composition, fate, and transport of constituents of the atmosphere. The subcommittee's responsibilities include all ancillary practices and quality assurance procedures necessary to ensure acceptable performance and maintenance of its standards.


Consideration and standardization of any matters within the scope of ISO/TC 146 which are not exclusively within the scope of SC 1, SC 2, SC 3, SC 5 or SC 6 and of common interest. The basic responsibilities include terminology, planning of air quality measurements, definition of performance characteristics of air quality measuring methods, statistical analysis of air quality data, determination measurement uncertainty of air quality data, assessment of performance of air quality measuring methods, definition of formats for the international exchange of air quality data, quality assurance, conflicts of interest between other subcommittees, maintenance of existing standards.


Elaboration of standards in the field of meteorological measurements and analyses that are focused on, but not limited to, air quality programs. The meteorological standards may include identifying:

Definitions of terms that may be specific to meteorological applications;

Sensor and system performance characteristics, with suitable values established for applications related to air quality programs;

Test methods acceptable to establish and verify instrument performance;

Test suitable for the intercomparison of analytical methods, such as atmospheric dispersion models;

Methods to ensure data consistency and quality, including quality assurance.


Standardization of any matters within the scope of ISO/TC 146 dealing with indoor air. This comprises gases, particles, odours, micro-organisms, and emissions from furnishing. The indoor environment is defined as follows: Dwellings, having living rooms, bedrooms, DIY(do-it-yourself) rooms, recreation rooms and cellars, kitchens, and bathrooms; workrooms or work places in buildings which are not subject to health and safety inspections in regard to air pollutants (for example offices, sales premises); public buildings (for example hospitals, schools, kindergardens, sports halls, libraries, restaurants and bars, theatres, cinemas and other function rooms) and also cabins of vehicles.

The basic responsibilities include terminology, general planning of measurements. Planning of substance specific measurements, validated measurements for gases, particles, odours and micro-organisms, test chambers (emissions from furnishing), ventilation rate, quality assurance, maintenance of existing standards.


Standardization in the field of water quality, including definition of terms, sampling of waters, measurement and reporting of chemical, radiological, microbiological, biological and ecological water characteristics.

 Excluded :

limits of acceptability

The measurement of water characteristics includes physical, chemical, biochemical, biological, radiological and microbiological measurements.
In chemistry, both so-called operationally-defined parameters (parameters defined by the method, such as chemical oxygen demand) and single or group measurements such as metals and individual organic compounds are included, as well as substances of emerging concern. In the biological field, toxicity and biodegradability measurements are included as well as biological and ecological assessment methods and culture-based and molecular-based microbiological
methods.

Focus is on quality aspects in the aquatic environment and public health, i.e. water quality monitoring and management of surface water (rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, marine water), groundwater, wastewater, precipitation as well as sediments and biota of aquatic systems. The quality of water intended for

human consumption and use,

industrial processing,

food preparation,

and recreation

is a major part of the committee’s work.


Standardization of terminology in the field of water quality to provide clear and unambiguous understanding of technical terms related to water analysis and characterization including regular updating within standards drafted by ISO/TC 147.


Physical, chemical and biochemical methods

Standardization of analytical methods to measure physical, chemical and biochemical parameters in water samples including sediments of aquatic systems"


Standardization of analytical methods to measure radiochemical parameters in water samples.


Standardization of methods to measure microbiological parameters in water samples.


Standardization of methods to determine toxicity and biodegradability of substances and ecological assessment for water quality monitoring and management of surface water (rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, marine water), groundwater, wastewater, precipitation as well as sediments and biota of aquatic systems.


Standardization of methods for collection, storage and preservation of water samples for use in accordance with the standardized methods drafted by ISO/TC 147.

SC 6 specifies requirements for collection, storage and preservation of water samples from different water sources, as well as developing protocols for sampling programme design and management.


Standardization concerning classification, terminology, safety, performance and test methods for sewing machines.


Standardization in the field of cycles and their functions, their components and accessories with particular reference to terminology, testing methods and requirements for performance, safety, interchangeability and maintenance.

Excluded :

chains and tooth profile;

classifications, size designations, dimensions and identification of tyres, rims and valves covered by ISO/TC 31

toy cycles.

Note:

"Cycle" means any vehicle which has at least two wheels and is propelled purely or partially by the muscular energy of the person(s) on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedaling or the possibility of adding assistance (e.g. provided by electric motor) when pedaling. Pedaling also refers to use of hand cranks or other similar devices.


Development of standards in the field of Cycles and major sub-assemblies within the scope of ISO/TC 149.

Excluded:

Vehicles where the muscular energy of the rider is transmitted solely by other than mechanical transmission are excluded.


Standardization in the field of implants for surgery 1) and their required  instrumentation, covering terminology, specifications and  methods of tests for all types of implants, and for the  materials both basic and composite used in their manufacture  and application.
1) Objects or devices which are surgically implanted  in the body either temporarily or permanently for diagnostic  or therapeutic purposes.


Standardization of materials from which implants are made.


Cardiovascular implants and extracorporeal systems

Standardization of all non-active cardiovascular implants and vascular prostheses, their associated instrumentation, and the instruments and equipment used for blood exchange, renal dialysis, detoxification and taking blood for transfusion or preparation of blood-products.


Standardization of prostheses and their components used for the repair or replacement of bones and joints of the body.


Standardization of devices and their instrumentation used for the surgical fastening or support of bones. This includes devices used in the spinal column.


Standardization of active implantable medical devices that rely for their functioning on a source of energy or any source of power other than that directly generated by the human body or gravity.


Standardization of general requirements and performance of tissue engineered medical products with the exclusion of gene therapy, transplantation and transfusion.


Standardization in the field of industrial valves, valve actuators including their attachments, and steam traps. The standardization to include parameters covering interchangeability, valve mating details for actuator mounting, testing, marking, quality requirements, terminology and other relevant parameters.

Excluded :

safety and relief valves and other pressure relief devices which are the responsibility of ISO / TC 185;

production valves for wellhead equipment and valves for cross country pipelines for the petroleum and natural gas industries which are the responsibility of ISO / TC 67;

valves forming the final control element used for industrial process control systems which are the responsibility of IEC / TC 65;

valves having an envelope predominantly made of plastics which are the responsibility of ISO /  TC 138;

valves for sanitary use;

solenoids.


Processes, data elements and documents in commerce, industry and administration

International standardization and registration of business, and administration processes and supporting data used for information interchange between and within individual organizations and support for standardization activities in the field of industrial data.
Development and maintenance of application specific meta standards for:

process specification (in the absence of development by other technical committees);

data specification with content;

forms-layout (paper / electronic).

Development and maintenance of standards for

process identification (in the absence of development by other technical committees);

data identification.

Maintenance of the EDIFACT-Syntax.


Standardization in the field of nickel and nickel alloys including terminology, specifications and methods of sampling, testing and analysis.


Standardization in the field of corrosion of metals and alloys including corrosion test methods, corrosion prevention methods and corrosion control engineering life cycle. General coordination of activities in these fields within ISO.


Corrosion control engineering life cycle

The standardization of the corrosion control engineering life cycle, including the terms and definitions, general requirements, and evaluation of the corrosion control engineering life cycle. The engineering life cycle is defined as a system view of the structure to be protected from corrosion that includes the initial design and development based on material selection and protective measures through the construction, inspection, assessment, maintenance, and decommissioning at the end of life of the structure.
<P>Excluded is work in the field of corrosion of metals and alloys including corrosion test methods and corrosion prevention methods and standardization in the field of paints, varnishes, and related products, including raw materials. Specific industry or market segments due to their special requirements are also excluded from the scope


Non-systemic contraceptives and STI barrier prophylactics

Standardization of non-systemic contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections (STI) barrier prophylactics.


Standardization in the field of analysis of gases, including:

terminology;

preparation of gas mixtures;

sampling;

transfer lines;

analytical methods including evaluation of characteristics of the analysers.

Excluded:

subjects falling within the scope of any other ISO technical committee (e.g. ISO / TC 28, ISO /  TC 146 and ISO / TC 193) unless specifically requested.


Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors, in particular, general ergonomics principles, anthropometry and biomechanics, ergonomics of human system interaction and ergonomics of the physical environment, addressing human characteristics and performance, and methods for specifying, designing and evaluating products, systems, services, environments and facilities

Excluded:

Standardization of purely technical matters not related to human characteristics and abilities


Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors for the design and evaluation of consumer products and work systems, including tasks, jobs, tools, equipment, organizations, services, facilities and environments, in order to make them compatible with the characteristics, the needs and values, and the abilities and limitations of people. <P>
This Sub-Committee addresses ergonomics principles and processes. These are based on human factors and ergonomics knowledge and experience and are aimed at promoting a human centered approach to ensure human safety, health and well-being and optimize overall system performance.


Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors for anthropometry and biomechanics,
including measurement methods for the human body, evaluation methods for working postures, physical performance and strength, and the ergonomic procedures needed to apply them.

Recommendations are made for terminology, methodology and the collection of ergonomics/human factors data for the purpose of realizing human safety, health and wellbeing, as well as increasing
work efficiency and usability.


Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors, in particular the interaction between and within systems (often computer-based) and the people (who use, operate, and are affected by them as well as those who develop, manufacture, evaluate, install and maintain them).

Areas of standardization include: hardware ergonomics (including input, display, and interactive devices), software ergonomics (including interaction and interface design), ergonomics of the context of use (including tasks, environments, and workplaces), and human-centred design processes and methods (including usability engineering, accessible design, and participative design methods).


Standardization in the field of ergonomics/human factors for the physical environment including the
human response to the environment (e.g. thermal, visual, vibration, noise and air quality) and effects of
the environment (in terms of health and safety, comfort and human performance) on the user and the
design of systems.

Areas of standardization comprise thermal environments, vision and lighting, danger signals and
communication in noisy environments, people with special requirements, surface temperatures,
integrated environments, perception of air quality, design of accessible physical environments and
methods for evaluation (simple indices, surveys and theoretical and analytical methods).


Standardization in the field of glass in building, including terminology, performance requirements and methods of calculation and test, design and construction rules, classification and specification of materials, including dimensional properties.


Controls and protective devices for gaseous and liquid fuels

Controls and protective devices for burners, appliances using gaseous and liquid fuels. This includes controls for residential, commercial and industrial applications and fuel supply installations. Also included are controls for high pressure used in gas transmission, distribution/distribution networks and relevant installations.

Excluded are materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries applications which are covered by the scope of ISO/TC 67- also excluded from the scope are corrosive and waste fuels and gasoline.


Standardization in the field of doors, doorsets, windows, and curtain wall including hardware,
manufactured from any suitable material covering the specific performance requirements, terminology, manufacturing sizes and dimensions, and methods of test.

Excluded :

The responsibility for dimensional coordination with other parts of buildings and general performance requirements derived from buildings as a whole, which devolves upon ISO/TC 59.


Thermal performance and energy use in the built environment

Standardization in the field of building and civil engineering works

of thermal and hygrothermal performance of materials, products, components, elements and systems, including complete buildings, both new and existing, and their interaction with technical building systems;

of thermal insulation materials, products and systems for building and industrial application, including insulation of installed equipment in buildings;

covering and including:

test and calculation methods for heat and moisture transfer, temperature and moisture conditions;

test and calculation methods for energy use in buildings, including the industrial built environment;

test and calculation methods for heating and cooling loads in buildings;

test and calculation methods for daylighting, ventilation and air infiltration;

in-situ test methods for thermal, hygrothermal and energy performance of buildings and building components, input data for calculations, including climatic data;

specifications for thermal insulation materials, products and systems with related test methods and conformity criteria;

terminology; and

general review and coordination of work on thermal and hygrothermal performance within ISO.

Excluded:

building environment design (ISO/TC 205);

methods of testing and rating the performance of building environmental equipment for application in the design of new buildings and retrofits (ISO/ TC 205); and

design methods and criteria for daylighting, ventilation and air infiltration (ISO/TC 205)

Covering also:

Standardization of the holistic assessment of the energy performance of new and existing buildings as well as building retrofits, in close collaboration with ISO/TC 205 by means of the ISO/TC163/WG4 Joint working group TC 163 & TC 205 Energy performance using holistic approach, including:

terms and definitions;

system boundaries for buildings and technical systems;

assessment of the overall energy performance of buildings, taking into account

the energy performance of building elements;

building related systems (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation, lighting, system controls, transport, and other energy related systems);

indoor and outdoor conditions;

local energy production (on site and at district level);

(use of) energy sources (including renewable);

building commissioning;

assessment of overall energy efficiency; and

means of expressing the energy performance and energy performance certification of buildings.


Standardization of test methods in the field of thermal insulation materials, building elements, components, constructions and systems.