Sector Updates

Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Method for determination of power output and efficiency

Product Designation:   AS/NZS 4012:2025

Abstract:   Sets out sufficiently comprehensive specifications and instructions to enable all interested organizations with appropriate test facilities to determine the power output and efficiency of solid fuel burning appliances.

History:   First published in Australia as AS 4012-1992. First published in New Zealand as NZS 7402:1992. Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 4012:1999. Previous edition 2014. Third edition 2025.

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Methods of testing infant sleep surfaces, Method 2: Test for firmness of objects that cannot be tested to AS 5407.1

Product Designation:   AS 5407.2:2025

Abstract:   AS 5407.2:2025 specifies a method for assessing whether an infant sleep-related surface which is smaller than the minimum dimension required by AS 5407.1, or which presents a curved surface to the infant, exhibits excessive compression when subjected to a force applied through a standard load pad.

History:   First published as AS 5407.2:2025.

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Methods of sampling and testing asphalt, Method 14.3: Field density tests - Calibration of nuclear thin-layer density gauge using standard blocks

Product Designation:   AS 2891.14.3:2013 Amd 1:2025

Abstract:   This Amendment applies to Global changes, Preface and Clauses 5.2 and 6.6.

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Gas cylinders - Non-refillable metallic gas cylinders - Specification and test methods

Product Designation:   AS/NZS ISO 11118:2025

Abstract:   AS/NZS ISO 11118:2025 identically adopts ISO 11118:2025 which specifies requirements for the material, design, inspections, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes, and tests at manufacture of non-refillable metallic gas cylinders of welded, brazed, or seamless construction. It also specifies the requirements for the non-refillable sealing devices and their methods of testing.

History:   First published as AS/NZS ISO 11118:2025.

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Methods of testing infant sleep surfaces, Method 1: Test for firmness and flatness

Product Designation:   AS 5407.1:2025

Abstract:   AS 5407.1:2025 specifies methods for assessing whether an essentially flat infant sleep-related surface of a minimum specified width and length exhibits excessive compression when subjected to a force applied through a standard load pad.

History:   Originated as AS/NZS 8811.1:2013. Revised and redesignated as AS 5407.1:2025.

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Gas cylinders - Refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders - Design, construction and testing

Product Designation:   AS/NZS ISO 7866:2025

Abstract:   AS/NZS ISO 7866:2025 identically adopts ISO 7866:2012/COR 1:2014/AMD 1:2020/AMD 2:2024, which specifies minimum requirements for the material, design, construction and workmanship, manufacturing processes and tests at time of manufacture of refillable seamless aluminium alloy gas cylinders of water capacities up to and including 150 litres for compressed, liquefied and dissolved gases for worldwide use (normally up to + 65 °C).

History:   First published as AS/NZS ISO 7866:2025.

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Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles - Specifications and test methods

Product Designation:   AS/NZS 4680:2025

Abstract:   AS/NZS 4680:2025 specifies the general properties and test methods for hot dip galvanized coatings applied by dipping fabricated iron and steel articles in a zinc melt.

History:   Originated in Australia in part as AS K53-1942 and AS 1650-1974. AS K53-1960 and AS 1650-1974 revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 1650-1981. AS 1650-1989 jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 4680:1999. Third edition 2025.

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Safety and occupational footwear, Part 1: Guide to selection, care and use

Product Designation:   AS/NZS 2210.1:2025

Abstract:   The objective of this document is to provide users with advice for recommended practices for the selection, care and use of protective safety and occupational footwear for use in a wide range of environment and occupations.

History:   Originated in Australia as AS Z2-1952 and AS Z3-1952. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 1326:1961 and NZS 1327:1962. Previous edition AS/NZS 2210.1:2010. Third edition 2025.

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Child-resistant packaging - Requirements and testing procedures for non-reclosable packages for non-pharmaceutical products (ISO 28862:2018, MOD)

Product Designation:   AS 5808:2025

Abstract:   AS 5808:2025 adopts and amends ISO 28862:2018, which specifies performance requirements and methods of test for non-reclosable packaging that has been designated child-resistant and which is intended to contain non-pharmaceutical products

History:   First published as AS 5808-2009. Second edition 2025.

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Domestic solid fuel burning appliances - Method for determination of flue gas emission

Product Designation:   AS/NZS 4013:2025

Abstract:   AS/NZS 4013:2025 specifies a test method for determining the particulate emission factor from batch-fed domestic solid fuel burning appliances and the associated particulate emission acceptance criteria.

History:   First published in Australia as AS 4013-1992. First published in New Zealand as NZS 7403:1992. Previous edition AS/NZS 4013:2014. Fourth edition 2025.

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Child-resistant non-reclosable packaging for pharmaceutical products - Requirements and testing (ISO 14375:2018, MOD)

Product Designation:   AS 5014:2025

Abstract:   AS 5014:2025 adopts and modifies ISO 14375:2018, which specifies performance requirements and methods of test for non-reclosable packaging that have been designated child-resistant

History:   First published as AS 5014-2010. Second edition AS 5014:2025.

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Withdrawals

Ruling to gas cylinders Standards, Ruling 1: Colour coding system for medical cylinders (Ruling to AS 4484-2004)

Product designation:     SA RUL GC.1-2013

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Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) up to 150 kV (Um = 170 kV) - Test methods and requirements

Product designation:     AS/NZS IEC 60840:2020

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Reconfirmations

No publications were reconfirmed during June 2025 for this Sector.

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