Process for the Adoption of an IEEE Standard by Another Organization
The IEEE is a focal point for various technologies and is willing to share its expertise with standards developers worldwide. One method for doing this is through adoption.
Adoption of IEEE standards by national, regional,
and international standards organizations is encouraged. This adoption
shall be a formal process that may include a reciprocal agreement
between the IEEE and the organization adopting the IEEE standard.
The process for the adoption of an IEEE Standard can be found in the IEEE-SA Standards Board Operations Manual, subclause 5.6.1.
Process for the
Adoption of a non-IEEE Standard
IEEE may adopt a standard when modifications to the standard
are needed or if a group wishes a standard to become an American
National Standard. Prior to initiating the adoption process, the
working group shall notify the Senior
Administrator, Business Development.
When adopting a non-IEEE standard, technical deviations are permitted provided that they are clearly identified and explained. In the case of an adoption from ISO or IEC, the standard being adopted shall contain the document being adopted in its entirety along with the modifications to the document. These modifications can include:
- Less stringent requirements, etc.
- More stringent requirements, includes additional
tests, etc.
- Differing requirements.
The process for the adoption of a non-IEEE Standard can be found in the IEEE-SA Standards Board Operations Manual, subclause 5.6.2.
