About
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Secretariat: JISC (Japan)
Committee Manager: -
Chairperson (until end 2026):Mr Toshiyuki Namikawa
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1985
Scope
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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ISO/TC 172/SC 3 - Secretariat
JISC (Japan)
Japanese Industrial Standards Committee
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Tokyo 100 - 8901
Japan
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Tokyo 100 - 8901
Japan
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