Trends in the Standardization of Surfactant Through ISO/TC91

Abstract

ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization, through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. ISO/TC91was created in 1958, which scope is “Standardization in the field of surface active agents and mixtures containing one or more surface active agents with or without other conventional components of soap and detergent formulations.” Since its establishment, TC91 has been publishing 83 ISO standards and there are 3 ISO standards under development. TC91 consists of Chairperson, Secretary, two ISO Technical program managers, 14 Participating members, 39 Observing members and 13 liaison committees and organizations. There are five working groups (WG) under TC91 actively developing new standards and other projects. In this review, outline of TC91 (Surface active agents) including scope and Strategic Business Plan and newly developed WG for the long strategy planning including reestablishment of vocabulary standard for surfactants relating to the future prospects are introduced in relation to JISC and JOCS activities in Standardization of Surfactants.