ISO/TS 27878:2010 | Medical Device Reproducibility Standard Introduction to ISO/TS 27878:2010 ISO/TS 27878:2010, “Health informatics — Reproducibility of medical devices — Requirements for the communication of reproducibility characteristics,” addresses a critical gap in medical device interoperability: the ability to characterize…

Comprehensive guidance on measurement considerations, interference mitigation, and best practices for in vitro nanotoxicity testing Nanoparticle interference with assay readouts is the single most important source of error in nanotoxicity testing. Up to 30% of published nanotoxicity data may be…

Standardized test methods for gas lift valve performance evaluation, including opening/closing pressure, flow capacity, and integrity testing When specifying gas lift valves for a new installation, request test certificates compliant with ISO/TS 27469 from the manufacturer. This ensures that performance…

ISO/TS 27527:2010 | Healthcare Provider Identification Standard Introduction to ISO/TS 27527:2010 ISO/TS 27527:2010, titled “Health informatics — Provider identification,” establishes a standardized framework for uniquely identifying healthcare providers across disparate health information systems. In an era where electronic health records…

A comprehensive guide to allocation methodologies, measurement requirements, and uncertainty management for natural gas production sharing When designing a new gas production facility, specify allocation requirements during the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase to ensure metering infrastructure adequately supports the…

Comprehensive guide to gas chromatographic analysis of hydrocarbons, permanent gases, and sulfur compounds in natural gas matrices Natural gas composition can vary significantly over time due to reservoir depletion, well intervention, and seasonal demand changes. Frequent compositional monitoring is necessary…

Standardized analytical protocol for the detection, identification, and quantification of engineered nanomaterials in complex matrices For routine screening of known ENMs, a combination of SEM-EDS and spICP-MS provides a cost-effective workflow that balances throughput with information content. Reserve TEM and…

Comprehensive guidance for the detection of engineered nanomaterials for regulatory compliance, product safety, and environmental monitoring Nanomaterial detection results are highly dependent on sample preparation methods. Inconsistent dispersion protocols are among the largest sources of inter-laboratory variability in nanomaterial detection…

Safety requirements for escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Global essential safety requirements (GESR) Introduction: The Need for Global Escalator Safety Standards Escalators and moving walks are among the most widely used passenger conveyance systems in the world —…

Social responsibility and sustainable development — Guidance on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain Introduction: Why Social Responsibility Matters in the Food Chain The global food chain — from farm to fork — faces unique and complex social responsibility…

Intelligent transport systems — Field device Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) data interface — Part 1: Global objects Introduction: Standardizing ITS Field Device Management Modern intelligent transport systems (ITS) rely on a vast array of field devices — traffic signals,…

A Five-Class Risk Framework for Patient Safety in Health Software Products Patient Safety in the Age of Digital Health As healthcare becomes increasingly digitized, software failures pose a growing threat to patient safety. From electronic prescribing systems that can cause…

Plastics — Thermosetting resin-based materials — Embedded metal block method for LT cracking resistance Introduction to Low-Temperature Cracking in Thermosetting Encapsulants With the relentless advancement of large-scale integration in integrated circuits and the miniaturization of electronic components, thermosetting resin-based materials…

Measurement uncertainty in hydrometry — Application of GUM to flow measurement in open channels Introduction to Hydrometric Uncertainty Guidance The management of natural water resources and the environment fundamentally depends on the quality of hydrological measurements. Without a reliable understanding…

Ageing societies — Guidance for enhancing safety and usability of smart home products, services and systems for older persons The Ageing Imperative for Smart Home Design According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the share of the world’s…

Quality Management and Operational Requirements for NDT Training Providers Setting the Standard for NDT Training Providers The effectiveness of non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel depends directly on the quality of training they receive. While ISO/TS 25107 defines the what — the…

Standardized Framework for Efficient Probe Vehicle Data Collection and Communications Management Managing the Data Avalanche from Connected Vehicles Modern intelligent transport systems (ITS) rely on fleets of probe vehicles — ordinary cars, trucks, and taxis equipped with GPS, speed sensors,…