41. CH 003 :Petroleum and Petroleum Products

Scope

Standardization for petroleum and petrochemical products in particular terminology, classification, methods of sampling and test, specifications, codes of practice and storage and transportation.

42. EL 003 SYSTEMS ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY SUPPLY

Scope

To prepare and coordinate, in co-operation with other TCs, the development of international standards and other deliverables with emphasis on overall system aspects of electricity supply systems and acceptable balance between cost and quality for the users of electrical energy. Electricity supply system encompasses transmission and distribution networks, generators and loads with their network interfaces.

43. AG 001(ARSO/TC 22): Agrochemicals

Scope

Standardization in the fields of agrochemicals including terminology, classification, characteristics, specifications and test and performance methods for pesticides and aerosols; fertilizers and soil conditioners; soil improvers and growing media and related products

44. EL 009: Lighting

Scope

Standards and guides for lights and lightning protection for structures and buildings, as well

for persons, installations, services and contents.

45. EL020:Photovoitaic energy systems

Scope

Standardization in the field of small electrical energy systems including technical and renewable energy systems.

46. EL 006: Wiring Rules

Scope

Standardization of the design, testing and end-use recommendations (including current ratings) for insulated electrical power and control cables, their accessories and cable systems, for use in wiring and in power generation, distribution and transmission.

47. EL002: Transformers

Scope

Standardization in the field of power transformers, on-load tap-changers and reactors above 1 kVA single phase and 5 kVA polyphaser

48. EL 007 and MA 056) ARSO/TC 24: Wood and timber products

Scope

Standardization of round, sawn and processed timber, and timber materials in and for use in all applications, panels such as fibreboards, particle boards and plywood based on lignocellulosic materials (derived from wood or other materials) including terminology, classification, dimensions, test methods and quality requirements, wood and wood-based industries, including but not limited to sustainability and renewability aspects, chain of custody, timber tracking and timber measurement, across the entire supply chain from biomass production to the finished wood and wood-based products, structural applications of timber, wood -based panels, other wood based products, and related lignocellulosic fibrous materials including:

• Requirements for design;
• Structural properties, performance, and design values of materials, products, components, and assemblies and. Test methods and requirements to establish related structural, mechanical and physical properties and performance

49. MA 002: road binders and their applications

Scope

Standardization concerning compatibility, interchangeability and safety, with particular reference to terminology and test procedures (including the characteristics of instrumentation) for evaluating the performance of & functionality of road construction binders and with respect to their applications.

50. ARSO THC 82: African traditional medicine (ATM)

Scope

Standardization in the field of African traditional medicine systems with focus on: terminology and documentation; quality and safety of raw materials; manufactured products; medical devices and equipment; monographs of medicinal plants; sustainable collection and cultivation practices; treatments procedures and codes of practice.