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Scope

Standardization of terminology, requirements, interfaces and test methods in the field of optics and photonics.

This includes complete systems, devices, instruments, ophthalmic optics, optical and photonic components, auxiliary devices and accessories, as well as materials. Optics and photonics are used in the meaning of generation, handling and detection of optical radiation including signal processing.

Excluded :

  • standardization for specific items in the field of cinematography (ISO / TC 36), photography (ISO / TC 42), eye protectors (ISO / TC 94), micrographics (ISO / TC 171), fibre optics for telecommunication (IEC / TC 86) and electrical safety of optical elements, and general lighting.

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 5 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goal:

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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
313

Published ISO standards *

of which 4 under the direct responsibility of ISO/TC 172

68

ISO standards under development *

20
Participating members
25
Observing members

* number includes updates

Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 172

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 172:

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 172

ISO/TC 172 can access the documents of the committees below:

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)

ISO/TC 172 - Secretariat

DIN (Germany)

DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.
DIN e. V.
Am DIN-Platz
Burggrafenstraße 6
D-10787 Berlin
Germany

Tel: +49 30 2601-0
Fax: +49 30 26 01 12 31
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