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Scope

Standardization in the field of nanotechnologies that includes either or both of the following:

  • 1. Understanding and control of matter and processes at the nanoscale, typically, but not exclusively, below 100 nanometres in one or more dimensions where the onset of size-dependent phenomena usually enables novel applications,
  • 2. Utilizing the properties of nanoscale materials that differ from the properties of individual atoms, molecules, and bulk matter, to create improved materials, devices, and systems that exploit these new properties.

Specific tasks include developing standards for: terminology and nomenclature; metrology and instrumentation, including specifications for reference materials; test methodologies; modelling and simulations; and science-based health, safety, and environmental practices.

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 136 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

2
Zero Hunger
3
Good Health and Well-being
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
14
Life Below Water
100
published ISO standards *

under the direct responsibility of ISO/TC 229

33
ISO standards under development *

under the direct responsibility of ISO/TC 229

39
Participating members
18
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 229/CAG   Chair's Advisory Group Working group
ISO/TC 229/JWG 1   Terminology and nomenclature Working group
ISO/TC 229/JWG 2   Measurement and characterization Working group
ISO/TC 229/TG 2   Sustainability, consumer and societal dimensions of nanotechnologies Working group
ISO/TC 229/WG 3   Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects of Nanotechnologies Working group
ISO/TC 229/WG 4   Material specifications Working group
ISO/TC 229/WG 5   Products and Applications Working group
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 229

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 229:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
IEC/TC 113 Nanotechnology for electrotechnical products and systems IEC
ISO/TC 6 Paper, board and pulps ISO
ISO/TC 22/SC 34 Propulsion, powertrain and powertrain fluids ISO
ISO/TC 24/SC 4 Particle characterization ISO
ISO/TC 35 Paints and varnishes ISO
ISO/TC 45/SC 3 Raw materials (including latex) for use in the rubber industry ISO
ISO/TC 48 Laboratory equipment ISO
ISO/TC 61 Plastics ISO
ISO/TC 94/SC 15 Respiratory protective devices ISO
ISO/TC 107 Metallic and other inorganic coatings ISO
ISO/TC 142 Cleaning equipment for air and other gases ISO
ISO/TC 146/SC 2 Workplace atmospheres ISO
ISO/TC 147/SC 5 Biological methods ISO
ISO/TC 150 Implants for surgery ISO
ISO/TC 194 Biological and clinical evaluation of medical devices ISO
ISO/TC 201 Surface chemical analysis ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 1 Terminology ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 2 General procedures ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 7 Electron spectroscopies ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 9 Scanning probe microscopy ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 10 X-ray Reflectometry (XRR) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analysis ISO
ISO/TC 202 Microbeam analysis ISO
ISO/TC 206 Fine ceramics ISO
ISO/TC 207 Environmental management ISO
ISO/TC 209 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments ISO
ISO/TC 213 Dimensional and geometrical product specifications and verification ISO
ISO/TC 217 Cosmetics ISO
ISO/TC 256 Pigments, dyestuffs and extenders ISO
ISO/TC 266 Biomimetics ISO
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology ISO
ISO/TC 334 Reference materials ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 229

ISO/TC 229 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
IEC/TC 113 Nanotechnology for electrotechnical products and systems IEC
ISO/TC 6 Paper, board and pulps ISO
ISO/TC 24 Particle characterization including sieving ISO
ISO/TC 24/SC 4 Particle characterization ISO
ISO/TC 35 Paints and varnishes ISO
ISO/TC 35/SC 9 General test methods for paints and varnishes ISO
ISO/TC 38 Textiles ISO
ISO/TC 61 Plastics ISO
ISO/TC 107 Metallic and other inorganic coatings ISO
ISO/TC 142 Cleaning equipment for air and other gases ISO
ISO/TC 146/SC 2 Workplace atmospheres ISO
ISO/TC 147/SC 5 Biological methods ISO
ISO/TC 194 Biological and clinical evaluation of medical devices ISO
ISO/TC 201 Surface chemical analysis ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 1 Terminology ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 2 General procedures ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 6 Secondary ion mass spectrometry ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 7 Electron spectroscopies ISO
ISO/TC 201/SC 9 Scanning probe microscopy ISO
ISO/TC 202 Microbeam analysis ISO
ISO/TC 206 Fine ceramics ISO
ISO/TC 207 Environmental management ISO
ISO/TC 209 Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments ISO
ISO/TC 213 Dimensional and geometrical product specifications and verification ISO
ISO/TC 217 Cosmetics ISO
ISO/TC 261 Additive manufacturing ISO
ISO/TC 266 Biomimetics ISO
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology ISO
ISO/TC 281 Fine bubble technology ISO
ISO/TC 330 Surfaces with biocidal and antimicrobial properties ISO
ISO/TC 334 Reference materials ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
Acronym Title Category
ANEC European Association for the Co-ordination of Consumer Representation in Standardization A
ANF HQ Thailand Science Park Project A
EC - European Commission European Commission A
ECOS (Environment) Environmental Coalition on Standards A
ETUI European Trade Union Institute A
IUPAC International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry A
NIA Nanotechnology Industries Association A
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD A
VAMAS Versailles Project on Advanced Materials and Standards A

Organizations in liaison (Category C)

C liaisons participate at the level of a Working Group

Acronym Title Category
AIToxicologists Association of Inhalation Toxicologists C

ISO/TC 229 - Secretariat

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