About
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Secretariat: BSI
Committee Manager: -
Chairperson (until end 2026):Dr Jinping GUAN
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1983
Scope
Standardization of the vocabulary related to colour measurement, the measurement methods (visual or instrumental) of all aspects of textiles related to coloration, the calculation of colour differences, the product specifications intended for colour fastness assessments and for adjacent fabrics, the testing methods for colour fastness to any conditions, and colorant (dyes and pigments) characteristics.
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Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 38/SC 1
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 38/SC 1:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| IEC/SC 59D | Performance of household and similar electrical laundry appliances | IEC |
| IEC/TC 78 | Live working | IEC |
| ISO/TC 91 | Surface active agents | ISO |
| ISO/TC 120 | Leather | ISO |
| ISO/TC 189 | Ceramic tile | ISO |
| ISO/TC 219 | Floor coverings | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| AATCC | American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists | A |
| AISE | International Association for Soaps, Detergent and Maintenance Products | A |
| CIE | International Commission on Illumination | A |
| CINET | International Committee of Textile Care | A |
| ECE | European Colourfastness Establishment | A |
| IULTCS | International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies | A |
ISO/TC 38/SC 1 - Secretariat
BSI [United Kingdom]
British Standards Institution
389 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4AL
United Kingdom
London W4 4AL
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 208 996 90 00
Fax: +44 208 996 74 00