Listed below are TAPPI Standards that have recently gone out for ballot to the corresponding Standard-Specific Interest Group (SSIG). The date in parentheses is the closing date for voting.
T 1212 sp-21 Light sources for evaluating papers including those containing fluorescent whitening agents (October 17, 2025)
T 200 sp-21 Laboratory beating of pulp (Valley beater method) (October 17, 2025)
T 213 om-21 Dirt in pulp - chart method (October 17, 2025)
T 220 sp-21 Physical testing of pulp handsheets (October 17, 2025)
T 222 om-21 Acid insoluble lignin in wood and pulp (October 17, 2025)
T 227 om-21 Freeness of pulp (Canadian standard method) (October 17, 2025)
T 248 sp-21 Laboratory beating of pulp (PFI mill method) (October 17, 2025)
T 800 cm-16 Drum test for fiberboard shipping containers (revolving hexagonal drum) (September 25, 2025)
T 845 om-20 Wet pin adhesion of corrugated board by selective separation (September 25, 2025)
The TAPPI Standards regulations require public review of standards that are up for ballot. Send a message to standards@tappi.org if you want to request a copy of the draft in ballot. If you would like to participate in the SSIGs that review and vote on the Standards, please contact TAPPI Standards Department at standards@tappi.org.