Category ISO Standards

Establishing Reliable Particle Size Analysis for Nanomaterial Specification and Quality Assurance Particle size is arguably the most critical parameter in nanomaterial characterisation, directly influencing properties ranging from colloidal stability and solubility to biological interactions and catalytic activity. ISO/TR 27165:2012 provides…

A Structured Approach to Identifying, Assessing, and Controlling Nanomaterial Risks Across the Product Lifecycle The rapid commercialisation of manufactured nanomaterials has created an urgent need for systematic risk management frameworks that address the unique challenges posed by the nanoscale. ISO/TR…

Protecting Consumers Through Systematic Nanomaterial Risk Assessment and Lifecycle Management The incorporation of nanomaterials into consumer products — from cosmetics and textiles to food packaging and electronics — has grown exponentially over the past decade, bringing both functional benefits and…

Guidance for Containment, Control, and Mitigation of Water Runoff Pollution from Firefighting Operations 1. The Environmental Challenge of Fire-Fighting Water Runoff ISO/TR 26368:2012 addresses a critical but often overlooked aspect of fire safety engineering: the environmental damage caused by fire-fighting…

A Framework for Evaluating the Suitability and Accuracy of Fire Models Used in Performance-Based Design 1. The Role of Calculation Methods in Fire Safety Engineering ISO/TR 26369:2009 addresses a fundamental need in performance-based fire safety engineering: ensuring that the calculation…

Accurate Determination of Cr(VI) in Solid Waste Environmental Samples for Compliance Monitoring and Risk Assessment 1. Environmental Significance of Hexavalent Chromium Monitoring ISO/TR 26946:2011 specifies a standardized analytical method for the determination of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in the leachate of…

Understanding the Role of Particle Morphology in Nanomaterial Characterization and Quality Control Nanoparticle shape is not merely a geometric curiosity; it is a fundamental property that governs the behaviour of nanomaterials in suspension, during processing, and within biological systems. ISO/TR…

Standardized Terminology for Arc, Resistance, Solid-State, and Thermal Cutting Processes in Metal Joining 1. Overview and Scope of the Standardized Welding Vocabulary ISO/TR 25901-4:2016 is part of the multi-part Technical Report series that establishes a comprehensive vocabulary for welding and…

Comprehensive Fire Prevention Strategies for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Thermal Operations 1. Understanding Fire Risks in Welding and Allied Processes ISO/TR 25909:2007 provides essential guidance on fire safety management for welding and allied processes, including cutting, grinding, brazing, soldering, and…

A Systematic Methodology for Identifying Recordkeeping Requirements Through Business Process Analysis 1. The Role of Work Process Analysis in Records Management ISO/TR 26122:2008 provides a systematic framework for analyzing business work processes to identify what records need to be created,…