Sector Updates

New proposal to establish an ISO Technical Committee on Wound dressings and compresses (TS/P 322)

A proposal to establish a new ISO technical committee on “Wound dressings and compresses" has been submitted by SASO (Saudi Arabia).

The scope of the proposal is the following:

Standardization of particular aspects related to wound dressings and wound compresses, including but not limited to, design, safety and performance requirements and associated test methods for adhesiveness, absorption, waterproofness and skin-fitting. In addition to standardization of safety controls and terminologies for these products.

Excluded:

• aspects related to biological and clinical evaluation, covered by ISO/TC 194;
• quality management and corresponding general aspects, covered by ISO/TC 210.

Voting on this proposal closes on 12 June 2026.

If you have any questions related to the update above, please contact us at intsect@standards.org.au

For a listing of all drafts open for public comment across all sectors, visit comment.standards.org.au

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New proposal to establish an ISO Technical Committee on Artificial ice and snow landscape (TS/P 333)

A proposal to establish a new ISO technical committee on “Artificial ice and snow landscape" has been submitted by SAC (China).

The scope of the proposal is the following:

Responsible for the standardization of safety, design, construction, operation, maintenance and sustainable development of artificial ice and snow landscape constructions (both indoor and outdoor), excluding the standardization in permanent buildings with residential functions (ISO/TC 59), ice and snow sports and recreational facilities (ISO/TC 83), bases for design of structures (ISO/TC 98) and tourism and related services (ISO/TC 228).

‍Voting on this proposal closes on 16 June 2026.

If you have any questions related to the update above, please contact us at intsect@standards.org.au

For a listing of all drafts open for public comment across all sectors, visit comment.standards.org.au

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