Photography and graphic technology – ISO Standard weathers test of time

One of ISO's oldest Standards has once again been fully updated with the latest technological innovations and market requirements. Photography and graphic technology – Density measurements ISO 5:2009 is the latest edition of one of the many original ISO Standards, which, more than 30 years after publication, are still having an impact today.

ISO 5 was the fifth Standard to be developed by ISO and is one of the oldest still actively updated and maintained. All ISO Standards are periodically reviewed no later than 3 years after publication, and then every 5 years. Voting among ISO members decides whether an international Standard will be confirmed, revised, or withdrawn. This ensures that all active ISO Standards are on par with technology and market needs.

Sustainable events – new Standard to be developed by ISO in lead-up to 2012 Olympics

No one would deny that conferences, concerts, sports competitions, and festivals have clear and unique social, economic, and environmental benefits. At the same time, the organisation of these events can generate considerable waste and have other negative impacts. To harmonise the event industry's global efforts to tackle this challenge, ISO will develop a Standard (ISO 20121) promoting the sustainable management of events.

ISO 20121 is expected to be finalised in 2012 to coincide with the London Olympics. The Standard will be produced by a new ISO project committee ISO/PC 250, 'Sustainability in event management'. About 30 countries are already involved as participants or observers. New Zealand has elected to be a participant in this work. An international review group is currently being formed including representatives from SPARC, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, and the Ministry of Economic Development.

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