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This document describes a classification of metallic blast-cleaning abrasives for the preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. It specifies the characteristics which are required for the complete designation of such abrasives. This document applies to abrasives supplied in the "new" or unused condition only. It does not apply to abrasives either during or after use. NOTE Although this document has been developed specifically to meet requirements for the preparation of steelwork, the properties specified are generally appropriate when preparing other material surfaces, or components, using blast-cleaning techniques. These techniques are described in ISO 8504-2 [7].

This document specifies sampling and test methods for the determination of the general characteristics of organic chemicals such as accelerators, antidegradants (including wax) and vulcanizing agents (excluding peroxides).

This document describes the concept and general principles of EDA for categorical and numerical data. It also provides some guidelines for conducting EDA and its place within Six Sigma projects. This document focuses on the graphical tools of EDA. It is applicable to organizations using manufacturing processes as well as service and transactional processes.

This document provides test methodologies for assessing the compatibility of wet wipes and moist toilet tissue with the wastewater collection and treatment systems, and it specifies appropriate labelling for products deemed incompatible. The products that this document is applicable for are wet wipes and moist toilet tissue. This document does not cover: toilet paper as defined and covered by other ISO documents; chemical toilets or compost toilets that are not connected to sewer systems; macerator and vacuum sewer systems; water soluble polymers.

This document specifies the determination of height-resolved profiles of atmospheric backscattering by means of active optical sounding. The measurements allow the following properties of the atmosphere up to several kilometres above ground to be derived: cloud bases; upper boundaries of optically thin clouds; upper and lower boundaries and internal structures of particle layers: height of structures, e.g. inversions, boundary layer height, mixing layer height (under suitable conditions); attenuated backscatter of the particles; particle backscatter and extinction coefficients (requires further assumptions). The document also addresses the depolarisation lidar and the use of multi-wavelength systems. This allows further parameters to be determined: particle size classification (Ångström exponent, colour ratio); shape classification (linear depolarisation degree). The following fields of application are particularly important: air quality monitoring (vertical structure of the boundary layer); aviation safety (cloud base and visual range) (see ISO 28902-1[8]); particle content and transport (e.g. volcanic dust); weather forecasting and climate modelling (e.g. atmospheric boundary layer, cloud base, cloud microphysics); satellite remote sensing (validation). Examples that illustrate these applications are discussed in Annex A. The benefits of scanning systems for parameters mentioned above are also discussed in Clause A.7. In addition, particle backscatter lidars that measure at least two carefully selected wavelengths can be used to determine atmospheric gas concentrations. This is known as the differential absorption lidar “DIAL” technique. This technique is not part of this document and has been described in VDI 4210-1[12]. This document does not specify extended lidar techniques that monitor the following parameters quantitatively: inelastic scattering effects such as, Raman scattering, Doppler broadening, Doppler shift, multiple scattering, modulation techniques, and spectral separation of molecular and particle backscattering [high spectral resolution lidar (HSRL)]. Some of these extended techniques are or will be described in other parts of the ISO 28902 series. This document does not address special features of airborne or satellite-borne systems.

IEC TR 63631-1:2026 presents general features, typical cases, and key technologies related to DMES. It analyses the existing standards and identifies the gaps and needs for DMES development from the perspectives of the equipment layer, the communication layer, the information layer, the management system layer, and the application layer. This document also provides information on future standardization needs in the area.

This document describes methods of evaluating the resistance of vulcanized and thermoplastic rubbers to the action of liquids by measurement of properties of the rubbers before and after immersion in test liquids. The liquids concerned include current service liquids, such as petroleum derivatives, organic solvents and chemical reagents, as well as reference test liquids.

IEC 60730-2-10:2026 applies to automatic electrical motor-starting relays
- intended to control the start windings of single phase motors;
- for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "control" means "motor-starting relays".
- intended for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335;
- for equipment that is used in building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
- for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that are smart enabled;
EXAMPLE 2 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment.
- that are AC or DC powered with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
- utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
- using NTC or PTC thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
- that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as current and voltage, or combinations thereof;
EXAMPLE 3 Centrifugal motor-starting devices.
- as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058‑1‑1.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of motor-starting control, and
- functional safety of motor-starting control and safety related systems (when required),
- controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
- the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety,
- motor-starting controls incorporating electronic devices, thermistor elements, thermal elements or magnetic elements.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical motor-starting relays used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
- apply to motor-starting relays designed exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to motor-start relays for equipment intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists;
- take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply;
- apply to general purpose relays or to contactors and motor starters of the type covered by IEC 60947 series;
apply to mechanically operated motor-starting devices
This part 2‑10 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60730‑1. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition of that standard (2022). Consideration may be given to future editions of, or amendments to, IEC 60730‑1.
This part 2‑10 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60730‑1, so as to convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for motor-starting relays.
Where this part 2‑10 states "addition", "modification" or "replacement",

This document specifies three methods for quantitative measurement of crystalline silica (CS) major polymorphs (quartz and cristobalite) mass percentage content in bulk samples using X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD). This document also provides general information about the capabilities and limitations of relevance to laboratories working for routine testing. Only X-ray diffractometers with Bragg-Brentano geometry are considered. XRPD techniques are used to characterize specimens in the form of loose powders, where the median grain size is between 1 μm and 10 μm physical diameter. Block specimens are not considered. Although a number of methods of analysis are considered in this document, other XRPD methods of analysis can be considered if they are demonstrated to give equivalent results.

This document gives guidance on the implementation of a statistical process control (SPC) system and an overview of tools and techniques to assist an organisation in planning, implementing and evaluating an effective statistical process control (SPC) system. This document specifies SPC system guidelines for use when a supplier's capability to reduce variation in processes associated with design or production needs to be proven or improved, or when a supplier is beginning SPC implementation to achieve such capability. This document considers the complete industrial supply chain. It describes some essential statistical methods that can be used to continuously improve capability or performance and stability of production processes. The bottom line is that production processes are controlled economically, promptly and effectively. As a result, a predefined level of quality can be realised. The improvement of stability and performance or capability of the production processes effectively reduces waste and machine downtime or increases productivity. If defective production parts are found in a random sample, they can be sorted out and, if necessary, further measures can be initiated.

IEC 61540:2023 applies to portable residual current devices (PRCDs) for household and similar uses, consisting of a plug, a residual current device (RCD) and one or more socket-outlets or a provision for connection. They do not incorporate overcurrent protection. They are intended for single- and two-phase systems for rated currents not exceeding 16 A for rated voltages not exceeding 250 V AC, or for rated current not exceeding 32 A for rated voltages not exceeding 130 V AC to earth. They are intended to provide protection against shock hazard in case of direct contact, in addition to the protection provided by the fixed installations for the circuit downstream.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997 and its Amendment 1:1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The content of the document was revised and aligned with IEC 60755 (group safety publication for residual current devices) and standard library "blocks and modules".
b) Introduction of classification "4.3 According to behaviour after opening automatically in case of failure of the line voltage".
c) New requirements and tests were added to cover the introduced protection function against shock hazard:
- Verification of correct performance in the case of missing protective conductor.
- Verification of correct performance in the case of hazardous live protective conductor.
- Verification of correct performance in the case of loss of protective conductor.
- Verification of behaviour in the case of external fault current in the protective conductor.
d) Clearances/creepage distances revised and modified in alignment with IEC 62752 (IC‑CPD).
e) Revision of values for minimum operating voltages.
f) Introduction of requirements and test for ambient air temperature between −25 °C and +40 °C.
g) Test of dielectric properties revised and aligned with standard library "blocks and modules".
h) Relevant clauses aligned with IEC 62752 (IC-CPD); IC-CPD is a product standard describing similar product/features.
i) All annexes revised and adapted to content of main document.

IEC TS 61200-201:2026 provides guidance, based on the general requirements provided in the IEC 60364 series, on the implementation of protective measures for low-voltage asynchronous motors. This document covers the control and the protection of low-voltage asynchronous motors.

IEC 606045-6:2022 applies to instruments designed primarily for the measurement of otoacoustic emissions in the human external auditory meatus evoked by acoustic probe stimuli. This document defines the characteristics to be specified by the manufacturer, specifies minimum mandatory functions for two types of instruments and provides performance specifications applicable to both instrument types. This document describes methods to be used to demonstrate conformance with the specifications in this document and guidance on methods for periodic calibration. The purpose of this document is to ensure that measurements made under comparable test conditions with different instruments complying with this document will be consistent. Instruments can provide a measurement function not specifically within the scope of this document and still comply with the relevant requirements of this document for the functions that are within the scope. This document is not intended to restrict development or incorporation of new features, nor to discourage innovative approaches. IEC 606045-6:2022 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the nominal test frequency used in DPOAE is now defined as the higher of the two frequencies, f2;
b) the permitted deviation of the stimulus signal for TEOAE has been specified;
c) the frequency range for DPOAE stimulus signals has been redefined,
d) the stimulus level requirements for TEOAE have been redefined;
e) the stimulus level requirements for DPOAE have been redefined;
f) the harmonic distortion requirements for DPOAE have been redefined;
g) a minimum measurement range for DPOAE has been added.

IEC 61514-2:2026 specifies design reviews and tests intended to measure and determine the static and dynamic performance, the degree of intelligence and the communication capabilities of single-acting or double-acting intelligent valve positioners. The tests can be applied to positioners which receive standard analogue electrical input signals (as specified in IEC 60381-1 or IEC 60381-2) and/or digital signals via a data communication link (for example Fieldbus) and have a pneumatic output. An intelligent valve positioner as defined in Clause 3 is an instrument that uses for performing its functions digital techniques for data processing, decision-making and bi-directional communication. It can be equipped with additional sensors and additional functionality supporting the main function. The performance testing of an intelligent valve positioner is conducted with the positioner mounted on and connected to the actuator/valve assembly the positioner is used on. The specific characteristic parameters of the actuator/valve combination such as size, stroke, friction, type of packing, spring package and supply pressure for the pneumatic part has significant impact on the performance of a positioner. The methods of evaluation given in this document are intended for testing laboratories to verify equipment performance specifications. The manufacturers of intelligent positioners are urged to apply this document at an early stage of development.
This document is intended to provide guidance for designing evaluations of intelligent valve positioners by providing:
- a checklist for reviewing their hardware and software design in a structured way;
- test methods for measuring and qualifying their performance under various environmental and operational conditions;
- methods for reporting the data obtained.
When a full evaluation, in accordance with this document, is not required or possible, the tests which are required are performed and the results reported in accordance with the relevant clauses of this document. In such cases, the test report will state that it does not cover the full number of tests specified herein. Furthermore, the items omitted are mentioned, to give the reader of the report a clear overview. This document is also applicable for non-intelligent microprocessor-based valve positioners without means for bi-directional communication. In that case an evaluation will be reduced to a limited programme of performance testing and a review of the construction. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) in 5.5.2, the standard for the measurements of influence quantities has been changed to IEC 62828-1:2026;
b) all references to IEC 61514 have been updated to IEC 61514:2026;
c) the aspect of cyber-security has been added in 4.2.7 and 4.2.9.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61514:2026.

IEC TR 62669:2026 presents a series of case studies in which electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure is evaluated in accordance with IEC 62232:2025 [1]. The case studies presented in this document involve intentionally radiating base stations (BSs). The BS transmits on one or more antennas using one or more frequencies in the range 110 MHz to 300 GHz. RF exposure assessments consider, as a minimum, the contribution of ambient sources in at least the 100 kHz to 300 GHz frequency range.
Case studies presented in this document illustrate typical usage of IEC 62232:2025 for the RF exposure assessments of the most common BS types, deployed in mobile and wireless networks, such as small cells, street cells, macro BSs, and parabolic dish antennas used for wireless transmission or mobile backhaul. Many case studies also illustrate the implementation of the actual maximum approach and RF exposure assessment of massive multiple-input, multiple-output (mMIMO) BSs, which are deployed in operational mobile networks, such as 5G.
The case studies are provided for guidance only and are not a substitute for a thorough understanding of the requirements of IEC 62232:2025. Based on the technical outcome and lessons learned from each case study, suggestions are made about RF assessment topics to be considered in the next edition of IEC 62232. New assessment techniques for metrics specified in ICNIRP-2020 [2], such as whole-body average SAR (wbSAR) above 10 GHz and absorbed power density (APD), are also introduced.
NOTE 1 Trade names and trademarks of measurement equipment and computation tools given in this document and in the attached test reports are examples of suitable products available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by IEC of these products.
NOTE 2 The lower frequency considered for ambient sources, 100 kHz, is derived from ICNIRP-2020 [2] and ICNIRP-1998 [3]. Some applicable exposure limit guidelines, however, require ambient fields to be evaluated as low as 3 kHz, e.g. IEEE Std C95.1-2019 [4] and Safety Code 6 [5].
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) additional case studies and technical updates illustrating the implementation of IEC 62232:2025;
b) general implementation of the actual maximum approach for beamforming antennas;
c) validation of power or EIRP control features;
d) in-situ measurement and implementation of extrapolation methods;
e) introduction of emerging laboratory measurement methods for product compliance assessments.

IEC PAS 63720:2026 defines standardized routing parameter tables applicable to the design of rigid circuit board with mechanically or laser drilled vias.
These parameter tables are based on the concept of "Routing Classes" initially introduced in the French standard NF-93713 (1971-1989, cancelled: 2019). They are linked to the pitch of electronic components (e.g., BGA, QFN, connector, etc.) and thus allow a better coupling with component and circuit board manufacturers.
They can be easily integrated into EDA tools to facilitate the work of designers, while ensuring a common standard of communication between customers and manufacturers.
Routing classes should not be confused with IPC performance classes, which are used in the context of circuit board acceptance (IPC-A-600) as well as qualification and performance (IPC-6012) standards. Additional information on circuit board design is provided by IPC-2221 (Generic Standard on Printed Board Design), IPC-2222 (Sectional Design Standard for Rigid Organic Printed Boards) and IPC-2226 (Sectional Design Standard for High Density Interconnect (HDI) Printed Boards).
This document is based on French AFNOR Spec 2212 and was submitted as a PAS document.