The U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6 met on May 11, 2021 to discuss issues, especially those leading up to the ISO TC6 Plenary meetings. Two new members have been added since the last TAG meeting:

• Mary Kombolias (NIST)
• Kyle Kruger (Collaborative Testing Services)

ISO TC6/SC2 Plenary Meetings May 25 & 26

• 85 published standards
• 12 standards under development
• 25 participating countries

ISO TC6 Plenary Meetings June 1 & 2

• 195 published standards
• 26 standards under development
• 29 participating countries

We currently have around 30 experts on the U.S. TAG/ ISO TC 6, but we are always seeking additional knowledge and assistance. Areas of particular need are: paper ageing, boxes, combined board, cores, environmental, and fiber. f you would like to know more or join the U.S. TAG/ ISO TC 6, please write to isotc6@tappi.org.

M. Todd Popson
Chair of  U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6