2005-03-23

Environmental Standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems (CSC/IEC/TC 111)

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking interested parties to participate in the committee on Environmental Standardization for electrical and electronic products and systems (CSC/IEC/TC 111). Representation is required from the following membership categories: consumers, industry especially in the environmental protection and/or chemistry related fields, regulators and manufacturers.

The draft scope of CSC/IEC/TC 111 is:
To prepare the necessary guidelines, basic and horizontal standards, including, technical reports in the environmental area, in close cooperation with product committees of IEC that remain autonomous in dealing with the environmental aspects relevant to their products; To assist product committees in the elaboration of environmental requirements of product standards in order to avoid different technical approaches and solutions for the same problem; To liaise with IEC's Advisory Committee on Environmental Aspects and ISO/TC 207, Environmental Management; and To monitor closely the corresponding regional standardization activities in order to become a focal point for discussions concerning standardization and national standards and legislative matters.

The Standards Council of Canada is looking for technical experts from the various Canadian companies that have a stake in the implementation of this technology to participate in the review and drafting of standards.

Benefits of Participation:

    * Membership in the Canadian committee
    * Mailings of draft standards for information and comment
    * Participation in sub-committees
    * Ability to submit initiatives through the Standards Council of Canada
    * Attendance of selected events and committee meetings

What is Expected?

    * Active participation, commitment and a willingness to undertake committee work and prepare required reports and meeting documents in an electronic environment.
    * Ability and willingness to meet and respect deadlines and follow SCC procedures, directives and committee terms of reference.
    * Ability to travel and attend meetings internationally (may be required, typically 1-3 times per year).
    * Represent stakeholder groups and views. Consult with constituency and bring their concerns to the table.
    * Possess technical knowledge and or experience related to the subject matter.

Individuals are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a statement outlining their interests and ability to contribute to the work of the CSC/IEC/TC 111 to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) by May 30, 2005.

Questions should be directed to Loise de Silva, Senior Program Officer IEC/JTC 1 by telephone at 613-238-3222 ext. 446 or by email at [email protected].