What is a Technical Advisory Group (TAG)?
Who writes IEC and ISO standards?
How do I get another organization (e.g., ISO or IEC) to adopt a standard we're developing in the IEEE-SA?
I am a member of a working group and need a copy of an ISO or IEC standard to review. Can I get a copy of the standard at no charge?
As a Standards Developer, what is the benefit of coordinating (harmonizing) with other standards developers (ISO, IEC, ISO/IEC JTC 1, ITU, etc.)?
What if I have additional questions concerning international standardization and the IEEE-SA?
What
is a Technical Advisory Group (TAG)?
A Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is a committee of experts created
to help establish a national position on the documents and proposals
from a technical committee, its subcommittees and its working groups.
Who writes IEC and ISO standards?
Most IEC and ISO standards are written by technical experts appointed by their country to serve on an IEC or ISO working group. A technical expert serves as an individual, and his or her action in a working group is not necessarily reflective of a national position. IEEE working group members who have developed standards are an excellent technical resource for appointment to IEC and ISO working groups.
The working group draft is voted as an acceptable draft standard, as well as voted into acceptance as an international standard, by IEC and ISO member countries through their official delegates to technical committees or subcommittees. The positions of these official delegates to the technical committee (TC) or subcommittee (SC) reflect national input.
How do I get another organization (e.g., ISO or IEC) to adopt a standard we're developing in the IEEE-SA?
If another organization has indicated an interest in adopting an IEEE standard,
contact the International Program
Office, to begin the process.
I am a member of a working group and need a copy of an ISO or IEC standard to review. Can I get a copy of the standard at no charge?
If you are a member of an IEEE working group and are interested in reviewing an ISO or IEC standard as part of your standard developing process, contact your staff liaison.
As a Standards Developer, what is the benefit of coordinating (harmonizing) with other standards developers (ISO, IEC, ISO/IEC JTC 1, ITU, etc.)?
The benefit of coordinating (or harmonizing) with other standards developers
is to minimize redundant or conflicting standards and to promote
a more globally accepted document. This can be done by:
- Modifying another organization's document for use in the United States through the adoption process;
- Inviting international experts to participate on IEEE working groups during the standards development process; and
- Having IEEE standards developers participate in other organizations' working groups during the development of their standard.
What if I have additional questions concerning international standardization and the IEEE?
For additional questions, contact Jodi Haasz - Program Manager, International Standards Programs.
