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Standardization of terminology, requirements and test methods for optical materials, optical components and coatings. Standardization of optical components for specific technical instruments and devices such as telescopes, microscopes and lasers are in the responsibility of the specific subcommittee, but should be dealt with in liaison with SC 3. Standardization of optical coatings for ophthalmic optics is under the responsibility of ISO/TC 172/SC 7.

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 42 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goal:

9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
31

Published ISO standards *

8

ISO standards under development *

11
Participating members
15
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 172/SC 3/WG 1   Raw optical glass Working group
ISO/TC 172/SC 3/WG 2   Coatings Working group
ISO/TC 172/SC 3/WG 3   Characterization of IR materials Working group
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 172/SC 3

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 172/SC 3:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 172/SC 1 Fundamental standards ISO
ISO/TC 172/SC 9 Laser and electro-optical systems ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 172/SC 3

ISO/TC 172/SC 3 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 172/SC 1 Fundamental standards ISO
ISO/TC 172/SC 9 Laser and electro-optical systems ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
Acronym Title Category
OIML International Organization of Legal Metrology A

ISO/TC 172/SC 3 - Secretariat

JISC (Japan)

Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
Technical Regulations, Standards & Conformity Assessment Policy Unit
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
1-3-1, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100 - 8901
Japan

Tel: +81 3 35 01 94 71
Fax: +81 3 35 80 86 37
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