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This document specifies the basic brain–computer interface (BCI) data format including the definition of basic data elements, technology-specific information and metadata, design of an extensible and modular data structure, specification of metadata and annotation information, and the development of a standardized data format and naming convention for BCI data. This document is applicable to non-invasive BCI technologies, such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and provides a comprehensive approach to BCI metadata formats in the product development environment. It takes into consideration various applications, ranging from neurological rehabilitation to human–computer interaction.

This document specifies the test method for light stability measurements of prints on transparent or translucent foils, transparent or translucent film, and paper or printed on a textile, which are displayed on backlit units installed in indoor or in shaded outdoor conditions, which are protected against direct precipitation and radiative heating. Installations of backlit display units in outdoor areas without shading, which are exposed to direct weathering and/or radiative heating, are excluded. This document is applicable to the various product classes of “commercial prints” that are suitable for backlit display. These commercial prints often contain combinations of text, pictorial images and/or artwork. This document provides guidelines for colour measurements, data analysis, and also provides guidance for translation of test results into suitable image permanence performance claims considering the variability of backlit designs and environmental conditions. This document is applicable to both analogue and digitally printed matter. Methods and principles apply to both colour and monochrome prints. NOTE The test method in this document does not address the specific requirements for testing museum backlit display, however, some of the elements in this test method (such as exposure in both directions) can also be considered in museum context with details defined by ISO/TS 18950.

IEC 61753-021-03:2026 defines minimum initial test and measurement requirements and severities which single-mode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or a patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category OP (outdoor protected environment), as defined in IEC 61753-1. If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for category OPHD, OP+ or OP+HD and the product passes these tests, the product will be automatically qualified or categorized as meeting the IEC standard for category OP. If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for category OP, and the product passes these tests, the product will be automatically qualified or categorized as meeting the IEC standard for category C or CHD.
This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 61753-021-3 published in 2012.
This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) update of environmental categories (from U to OP), tests and their severities in accordance with IEC 61753‑1;
b) changes in the terms and definitions of the different types of test samples (pigtail test samples and patchcord test samples) used in the various tests to avoid confusion;
c) update of fibre naming conventions in accordance with IEC 60793‑2‑50 and addition of provisions for B‑657 fibres;
d) addition of all the attenuation and return loss grades defined in IEC 61753‑1;
e) deletion of the static side load test;
f) addition of provisions for rectangular ferrule connectors;
g) addition of the fibre optic connector proof test with static load – side pull;
h) update of the flexing of the strain relief test to use change of attenuation instead of transient loss;
i) addition of Annex B for visual examination of the outer cable sheath movement of reinforced cables as an additional requirement for change of temperature, cable retention and flexing of the strain relief tests.

This document specifies methods for the determination of seam maximum force of sewn seams when the force is applied perpendicularly to the seam. It describes the method known as the grab test. The method defined in this document is applicable to woven textile fabrics, including fabrics which exhibit stretch characteristics imparted by the presence of an elastomeric fibre, mechanical or chemical treatment. It can be applicable to fabrics produced by other techniques. It is normally not applicable to geotextiles, nonwovens, coated fabrics, textile-glass woven fabrics and fabrics made from carbon fibres or polyolefin tape yarns.[2], [3], [4] This method is applicable to straight seams only (obtained from previously sewn articles or prepared from fabric samples) and not to curved seams (see Annex B for considerations on seams). The method is restricted to the use of constant-rate-of-extension (CRE) testing machines.

IEC 60704-2-20:2026 specifies the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless wet hard floor cleaning appliances for household or similar use. In the case of appliances with combined functionality, this document only addresses the wet cleaning functionality. This document does not apply to wet hard floor cleaning appliances for industrial or professional purposes and robotic wet hard floor cleaning appliances. This document is not intended for cleaning appliances according to IEC 60335-2-79, IEC 60704-2-1, IEC 60704-2-17. This document describes the determination of the noise emission of wet hard floor cleaners under normal operating conditions on hard floor in accordance with 4.6 of IEC/ASTM 62885-6:2023. For determining and verifying noise emission values declared in product specifications, see IEC 60704-3. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60704 1:2021, Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 1: General requirements.

IEC 60444-11:2026 defines the standard method of measuring load resonance frequency fL at the nominal value of CL, and the determination of the effective load capacitance CLeff at the nominal frequency for crystals with the figure of merit M > 4.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) key content of withdrawn IEC TR 60444-4 is reproduced as Annex A;
b) some formulae in the first edition have been corrected.

This document specifies requirements for single and double cold-reduced low-carbon mild steel electrolytic tinplate in the form of sheets or coils. Single cold-reduced tinplate is generally specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm, from 0,150 mm up to and including 0,600 mm. Double cold-reduced tinplate is generally specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm, from 0,100 mm up to and including 0,390 mm. This document applies to coils and sheets cut from coils in nominal minimum rolling widths of 600 mm.1) 1)Nominal minimum rolling widths of 500 mm can be applied by agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

This document specifies requirements for single and double cold-reduced electrolytic chromium/chromium oxide-coated steel (ECCS) in the form of sheets or coils. Single cold-reduced ECCS is generally specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm, from 0,150 mm up to and including 0,600 mm. Double cold-reduced ECCS is generally specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm, from 0,100 mm up to and including 0,390 mm. This document applies to coils and sheets cut from coils in nominal minimum rolling widths of 600 mm.1) 1) Nominal minimum rolling widths of 500 mm may be applied by agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

This document specifies requirements for single and double cold-reduced blackplate in the form of coils which are generally intended for manufacturing electrolytic tinplate or electrolytic chromium/chromium oxide-coated steel (ECCS) according to ISO 11949[1] or ISO 11950[2]. This document applies to: — single cold-reduced blackplate which is generally specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm from 0,150 mm up to and including 0,600 mm; — double cold-reduced blackplate which is generally specified in nominal thicknesses that are multiples of 0,005 mm, from 0,100 mm up to and including 0,390 mm. This document applies to coils in nominal minimum rolling widths of 600 mm1) with either trimmed or untrimmed edges. 1)Nominal minimum rolling widths of 500 mm may be applied by agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

ISO/IEC TS 27571:2026 specifies the basic brain–computer interface (BCI) data format including the definition of basic data elements, technology-specific information and metadata, design of an extensible and modular data structure, specification of metadata and annotation information, and the development of a standardized data format and naming convention for BCI data. This document is applicable to non-invasive BCI technologies, such as electroencephalography (EEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and provides a comprehensive approach to BCI metadata formats in the product development environment. It takes into consideration various applications, ranging from neurological rehabilitation to human-computer interaction.

This document specifies the ISO base media file format, which is a general format forming the basis for a number of other more specific file formats. This format contains the timing, structure, and media information for timed sequences of media data, such as audio-visual presentations.

IEC 62683-1:2026 establishes the reference dictionary of the general description of classes of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear and their assemblies based on defined properties. This dictionary is used to facilitate the exchange in electronic format of data describing low voltage switchgear and controlgear, their accessories and their assemblies. This document provides clear and unambiguous definitions of a limited number of properties and classes which are mainly used for presentation, selection and identification of products particularly in electronic catalogues. Each property has an unambiguously defined meaning and name, and where relevant, a defined value list, a defined format, and a defined unit. Manufacturer specific features are not covered. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition for reflecting the content of the IEC CDD 62683DB which has been updated with the change requests C00073, C00074, C00081, C00087, C00089, C00098, C00100, C00107, C00111, C00116, C00119, C00122, C00146, C00148, C00159, C00167, C00174 and C00135:
a) New device class descriptions: ACC304, ACC305, ACC413, ACC417, ACC503, ACC504, ACC505, ACC512, ACC516, ACC536, ACC537, ACC538, ACC540, ACC541, ACC542, ACC543, ACC544, ACC545, ACC546, ACC547, ACC548.
b) New associated properties.
c) New assembly class structure: ACC101, ACC102, ACC103, ACC104, ACC106, ACC110, ACC111, ACC112, ACC113, ACC114, ACC115, ACC116, ACC117, ACC118, ACC119, ACC120, ACC121, ACC123, ACC124, ACC125, ACC126, ACC127, ACC131, ACC132, ACC133, ACC135, ACC141, ACC142, ACC143, ACC144, ACC145, ACC146, ACC147, ACC148, ACC150, ACC151, ACC152, ACC153, ACC154, ACC155, ACC156, ACC157, ACC158, ACC159, ACC160, ACC161, ACC162, ACC163, ACC164, ACC165, ACC166, ACC167, ACC170, ACC171, ACC172, ACC173, ACC174, ACC175.

IEC TR 60695-11-40:2026, presents a general characterization of small-scale test flames and associated confirmatory tests based on copper block calorimetry. Information is presented for the selection of critical parameters in confirmatory test designs.
This basic safety publication is intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of safety publications in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
This first edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC TS 60695-11-40 published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) change of classification of this document (from Technical Specification to Technical Report), based on the nature of this publication, which provides solely general information and the theoretical basis for confirmatory tests using copper blocks;
b) minor editorial changes.

IEC 60794-1-126:2026 defines the test procedures used to establish uniform requirements for mechanical performance - galloping. It applies to optical fibre cables like ADSS, OPGW or OPPC that can be exposed to galloping phenomena. See IEC 60794-1-2 for general requirements and definitions and for a complete reference guide to test methods of all types. This first edition cancels and replaces Method E26 of the first edition of IEC 60794‑1‑21 published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Addition of "for ADSS" and "for OPGW and OPPC" in 4.7, a);
b) Addition of "L4" in Figure 1 and in 4.7, b);
c) Change of the specified static sag angle to ≤ 1,5±0,5°;
d) Improvement of Figure 1;

This document specifies the structure of ISO/IEC 11179-3:2013 representation in W3C XML Schema suitable for communication of content between compliant registries. The schema described in this document will implement a class and attribute vocabulary that matches the conceptual model presented in ISO/IEC 11179-3:2013 in W3C XML Schema format. The purpose of the schema is for the exchange of compliant metadata, and to support the validation of messages exchanged between registries. It is not intended for the communication of data element metadata alongside the data to which the metadata refers. The document specifes the schema and the principles and conventions that were followed to map classes, attributes, and associations of the conceptual model into an acyclic, directed graph suitable for an unambiguous document-based representation.

This document describes a test method of exposing specimens to artificial UV radiation in combination with a creep load. This method uses UV radiation source and ISO 899-1 for the tensile creep test. Fluorescent UV lamps specified in ISO 4892-3 or UVC lamp can be used as UV radiation sources. NOTE UVC exposure is described in IEC 60335-1.

IEC SRD 63347-2:2026 describes and analyses a comprehensive set of high-level scenarios of how smart cities can best respond to public health emergencies, and strengthen their “Urban Immune System”, using evidence from as many countries as possible. It covers use cases related to the prevention, the control and the successful ending of public health emergencies, and to dealing with the longer-term harm that these may cause. It considers a wide range of different scenarios and reviews both the management challenges and the range of technology solutions, including the use of IoT, 5G, AI, Big Data, and Cloud Computing, available in each of them, in order to provide a comprehensive outline of the standardization requirements to develop an effective Urban Immune System. The public health emergencies envisaged are those relating to pandemics resulting from novel forms of disease, for which there is no natural immunity within the population and no tried and tested treatment. However, some of its provisions will be helpful to dealing with pandemics of existing diseases such as typhoid and cholera brought on through natural disasters or war. This document will provide useful information to International and national Standards Development Organizations and thus facilitate and promote the development of the smart city standards required.

IEC 61753-022-13:2026 defines the minimum initial test and measurement requirements, and severities which multimode fibre optic connectors terminated as a pigtail or a patchcord satisfy in order to be categorized as meeting the IEC standard category OP+HP (Extended outdoor protected environment with additional heat dissipation), as defined in IEC 61753-1.
If tests are performed on the connectors terminated as pigtails or patchcords for category OP+HP, and the product pass, the product will be automatically qualified or categorized as meeting the IEC standard for categories OP+, OP, OPHD, C and CHD.

The EN 50483 series applies to overhead line fittings for tensioning, supporting and connecting aerial bundled cables (ABC) of rated voltage U0/U (Um): 0,6/1 (1,2) kV.
This document defines the environmental tests in particular the climatic and corrosion ageing tests. The objective of these tests is to predict the behaviour of ABC accessories when subjected to sun radiation, to weather conditions (humidity, spraying water, heat, cold) and pollution. EN 50483-1, EN 50483-2, EN 50483-3 and EN 50483-4 specify which type tests included in this part of the standard are needed.