2003-11-17

Textiles (CAC/ISO/TC 38) [campaign closed]

There is a growing impact of standards on global commerce and the potential for standards to either facilitate or impede international trade.  As trade barriers have lowered (through trade agreements such as NAFTA and WTO) the focus has changed from the development of national standards to regional and international standards with subsequent adoption in Canada, adjusted for unique Canadian conditions.  The development of standards, arrived at through international consensus, facilitates trade and ensures free and equitable access to international markets.  An International Standard embodies the essential principles of global openness and transparency, consensus and technical coherence.

International standards in the area of textiles are developed by the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 38 and various sub-committees.  The Canadian Advisory Committees (CAC) to ISO/TC 38 and its subcommittees, are responsible for providing the Canadian input to the International Standards in the area of Textiles.

The scope of CAC/ISO/TC 38 is in the standardization of:

    * fibres, yarns, threads, cords, rope, cloth and other fabricated textile materials; and the methods of test, terminology and definitions relating thereto;
    * textile industry raw materials, auxiliaries and chemical products required for processing and testing;
    * specifications for textile products.

The sub-committee's of CAC/ISO/TC 38 are responsible for standardization in the following areas:
TC 38/SC 1 Tests for coloured textiles and colorants
TC 38/SC 2 Cleansing, finishing and water resistance tests
TC 38/SC 11 Care labelling of textiles and apparel
TC 38/SC 19 Burning behaviour of textiles and textile products
TC 38/SC 22 Product specifications
TC 38/SC 23 Fibres and yarns
TC 38/SC 24 Conditioning atmospheres and physical tests for textile fabrics

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 (typically 1-3 times per year)
    * Represent stakeholder groups and views. Consult with your constituency and bring their concerns to the table.
    * Possess the technical knowledge and or experience related to the subject matter

Individuals are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a statement outlining interests and ability to contribute to the work of the "CAC/ISO/TC 38".

Should you have any questions please contact Roz  Waddell, Program Officer, JTC 1 by telephone at 613-238-3222 ext. 451 or by email at [email protected].

Please submit your information and CV to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) by December 1, 2003 by e-mail at [email protected].