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FprEN IEC 60086-1:2025/prAA:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-18

Primary batteries - Part 1: General

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prEN 481 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-17

Workplace exposure - Size fraction definitions for measurement of airborne particles

This document specifies sampling conventions for airborne particle size fractions to assess health-related exposure resulting from the inhalation of particles in workplace atmospheres. Conventions are defined for the inhalable, thoracic and respirable fractions. The sampling conventions only describe the inhalation of particles and their penetration in the respiratory tract as governed by inertia (impaction). Exhaled particles and deposition in the respiratory tract by other mechanisms, e.g. diffusion, are not considered in this document. The sampling conventions defined in this document apply to both indoor and outdoor workplaces. The conventions assume particles penetration and only oral breathing as a worst-case scenario. Nevertheless, the conventions are applicable to both oral and nasal breathing. The conventions are defined based on assumptions given in Clause 6. The choice of convention for a specific application depends on the region of the respiratory tract affected by the health impact of the particle component of interest (see Clause 5). The conventions can be applied to various metrics, including particle number, length, surface area, volume, or mass, depending on the type of particle analysis performed on the sampled aerosol fraction. The health-related fraction concentrations defined in this document are often expressed as the mass of sampled particles per volume of sampled air to allow comparison with mass-based occupational exposure limit values. The conventions primarily apply to the aforementioned metrics, however, they are not applicable to situations involving limit values expressed in a different metric, such as fibre limit values defined by length, diameter, and aspect ratio, unless a measurement procedure explicitly specifies sampling a particular health-related size fraction [11]. The primary objective of this document is to establish standardized conventions for health-related particle size fractions. Sampling is generally carried out using dedicated samplers, for which there is no need to measure the aerodynamic size distribution of the airborne particles to be sampled. Samplers separating airborne particles into one or more relevant fractions are currently available. In general, no assumptions or pre-knowledge are needed on the number of modes, modal diameter(s) or width of the particle aerodynamic size distribution of the airborne particles to be sampled. The conventions in this document are intended to be used for the determination of the exposure of an average worker based on average penetration curves. This document is not intended to determine the deposited dose of an individual worker. The conventions are primarily intended for assessing workers’ exposure to airborne particles by sampling the airborne particles. This document does not apply to large particles emitted at high speed that travel due to their initial momentum, instead of being carried by the air (airborne) and aspirated into humans’ respiratory tract and aerosol samplers by suction (see Annex B). All wind speeds referenced throughout this document are based on the relative speed between the worker and the surrounding air.

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prEN 50174-2:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-04

Information technology - Cabling installation - Part 2: Installation planning and practices inside buildings

This document specifies requirements for the following aspects of information technology cabling: a) planning; b) installation practice. This document is applicable to all types of information technology cabling inside buildings (and can be applied to cabling that is defined as part of the building) including generic cabling systems designed in accordance with the EN 50173 series. NOTE Planning and installation of certain types of application-specific cabling can be supplemented by other standards e.g. EN 63044–6 for Home Building Electronics System (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). The requirements of Clauses 5, 6 and 7 of this document are premises-independent unless amended by the requirements of premises-specific clauses. This document: 1) contains requirements and recommendations for satisfactory installation and operation of information technology cabling; 2) describes the methodology for the assessment of spaces, pathways (and pathway systems) and cabling (either installed or planned) in support of remote powering objectives; 3) excludes specific requirements applicable to other cabling systems (e.g. power supply cabling); however, it takes account of the effects other cabling systems have on the installation of information technology cabling (and vice versa) and gives general advice; 4) excludes those aspects of installation associated with the transmission of signals in free space between transmitters, receivers or their associated antenna systems. This document is applicable to certain hazardous environments. It does not exclude additional requirements which are applicable in particular circumstances, defined by e.g. electricity supply and electrified railways. Safety (electrical safety and protection, optical power, fire protection, etc.) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside the scope of this document and are covered by other standards and regulations. However, information given in this document can be of assistance in meeting these standards and regulations.

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prEN IEC 80000-17:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-20

Quantities and units - Part 17: Time dependency

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EN 1991-1-8:2026/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-24

Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures - Part 1-8: Actions from waves and currents on coastal structures

1.1 Scope of EN 1991 1 8 (1) EN 1991 1 8 gives principles and rules to determine the values of wave and current actions on structures and civil engineering works in the coastal zone, i.e. works connected to, or in close vicinity to the shore. NOTE 1 Provisions in EN 1991 1 8 are limited to hydrodynamic actions that can be directly quantified in terms of wave and/or current induced pressures and associated forces and moments on structures or structural parts. NOTE 2 As opposed to offshore conditions, waves or currents in the coastal zone are generally affected by the presence of the seabed or shore. NOTE 3 The coastal zone is typically defined as the area between the shoreline and the deep-water limit. (2) EN 1991 1 8 describes the principles for defining the hydrodynamic conditions to be used for design, including sea water levels. (3) EN 1991 1 8 addresses specifically actions from currents and waves on the following structure types: — cylindrical structures; — subsea pipelines; — suspended decks; — vertical face structures; — permanently moored floating structures. NOTE 1 Additional guidance can be needed for: — moored structures in the coastal zone for renewable energy production or related to oil and gas production or processing; — moored structures spanning areas with variable wave and current states (e.g. floating aquaculture farms or floating bridges). NOTE 2 For hydraulic pressures caused by quasi-static water levels, and ground water, see EN 1997 (all parts). (4) Actions addressed in EN 1991 1 8 do not cover: — hydraulic resonance in sheltered areas or basins (phenomena also known as harbour resonance); — translation waves, e.g. tsunamis; — waves and currents induced by maritime operations, i.e. vessel wake, berthing and mooring; — hydrodynamic actions induced by earthquakes; — ice-induced pressures and forces; — coastal structures where flood risk and/or erosion or sediment management is the dominant function. 1.2 Assumptions (1) The assumptions given in EN 1990 apply to this document. (2) In addition, it is assumed that actions from waves and currents on coastal structures are determined by personnel appropriately qualified and experienced in the following fields: a) physical coastal environment including physics of waves and currents, statistical properties and propagation of such; b) marine hydrodynamics, wave and current interaction with structures in general and wave and current actions on structures in the coastal zone including i) fixed structures, and ii) floating structures; c) advanced methods including probabilistic methodology and physical model testing.

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prEN 15119-1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-15

Biological durability of wood and wood-based products - Determination of emissions from preservative treated wood to the environment - Part 1: Wood held in the storage yard after treatment and wooden commodities exposed in Use Class 3 (not covered, not in contact with the ground) - Laboratory method

This document specifies a laboratory method for obtaining water samples from preservative treated wood exposed out of ground contact (wood held in the storage yard after treatment and which has been in conditions designed to simulate outdoor, out of ground contact situations), at increasing time intervals after exposure.

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prEN 18373 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-10

Workplace exposure - Measurement of viruses in workplace air

This document specifies general requirements for the measurement of viruses in workplace air. This document complements the scope of EN 13098. The document provides guidelines for the assessment of workplace exposure to airborne viruses comprising the methodology for sampling as well as for analysis, which is applicable for both, active or inactive viruses, e.g. methods based on cell-culture or molecular biology. This document is not applicable for the measurement of other microorganisms than viruses and microbial compounds.

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prEN ISO 2076 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-30

Textiles - Man-made fibres - Generic names and specific names (ISO/DIS 2076:2026)

This document defines the generic names used to designate the different categories of man-made fibres, based on a main polymer, currently manufactured on an industrial scale for textile and other purposes, together with the distinguishing attributes that characterize them. The term “man-made fibres” has been adopted for those fibres obtained by a manufacturing process, as distinct from materials which occur naturally in fibrous form. This document gives recommendations of rules for the creation of the generic name (see Annex A). NOTE These rules have been introduced in the sixth edition of ISO 2076, and thus, they are not applicable to the existing generic names of the previous editions.

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prEN 15947 New

Comment end date 2026-09-03

Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3

This document defines various terms relating to the design, construction, primary packaging and testing of fireworks of categories F1, F2 and F3 as defined by Article 6 Paragraph (1) clause (a) subclause (i) to (iii) of Directive 2013/29/EU. It gives descriptions of fireworks types and establishes a system for categorization. Minimum labelling requirements for fireworks as well as for primary and selection packs of fireworks are specified. Firework specific test methods are defined. Specifications of requirements for construction and performance of firework, primary packs and selection packs complete this standard. This standard does not apply to fireworks intended to be kept or used at temperatures below −20 °C or above 50 °C.

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prEN IEC 63551-5:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-20

Semiconductor devices - Chip-scale testing for autonomous vehicles - Part 5: Ultrasonic devices

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prEN 14434 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-01

Writing boards for educational institutions - Ergonomic, technical and safety requirements and their test methods

This document specifies ergonomic, technical and safety requirements for wall-mounted and free-standing writing boards, white projecting boards, interactive systems and interactive screens for use in rooms for educational and training purposes, e.g. classrooms, lecture theatres for schools, universities, etc. This document applies is applicable to units after installation. Safety depending on the structure of the building is not included, e.g. the strength of wall-mounted boards includes only the board and its parts. The wall and the wall attachment are not included. This document does not apply to technical aspects of connected hardware, such as computers, speakers, video cameras. Requirements concerning electrical safety are not included. Annex A (normative) Assessment scale for the ability to write – Five levels chalk scale Annex B (normative) Test methods and requirements for white projecting boards Annex C (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for white projecting boards Annex D (normative) Test methods and requirements for interactive systems Annex E (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for interactive systems Annex F (normative) Test methods and requirements for interactive screens Annex G (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for interactive screens Annex H (normative) Surface flatness test Annex I (informative) Vibration test

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EN 353-2:2024/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-22

Personal fall protection equipment - Part 2: Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line

This document specifies requirements, test methods, marking, manufacturer’s instructions and information and packaging for guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line forming a single product. This anchor line is attached to an upper anchor point for vertical and inclined applications; for horizontal applications, the anchor point can be located at the user’s foot level. Guided type fall arresters including a flexible anchor line conforming to this document are components of one of the fall arrest systems covered by EN 363:2018. Other types of fall arresters are specified in EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 or EN 360:2023.

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prEN ISO 11461 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-24

Soil quality - Determination of soil water content as a volume fraction using coring sleeves - Gravimetric method (ISO/DIS 11461:2026)

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prEN IEC 60669-2-1:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-11

Switches for household and similar fixed electrical installations - Part 2-1: Particular requirements - Electronic control devices

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prEN 1366-14 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-08

Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 14: Partial penetration seals

This part of the EN 1366 series specifies a method of test and criteria for the evaluation (including field of direct application rules) of the ability of a partial penetration seal to maintain the fire resistance of a separating element at the position at which it has been penetrated by a device or devices that passes through one face of the element only. Partial penetration seals are used to seal apertures for electrical sockets, downlighters, media devices, cables and any item which requires an opening to be made in one face of the element of construction but does not include a device which passes through both faces. Supporting constructions are used in this part of the EN 1366 series to represent separating elements such as walls or floors. The supporting construction shall be a system that has been subject to a fire test in accordance with one of the following standards: EN 13381 1 for horizontal membranes, EN 13381 2 for vertical membranes, EN 1364 1 or EN 1365 1 for walls, EN 1366 3 for walls based on a standard supporting construction, or EN 1364 2 or EN 1365 2 for floors. This is referred to throughout this document as the applicable test standard for the supporting construction. This part of the EN 1366 series is used in conjunction with EN 1363 1. The purpose of a test described in this part of the EN 1366 series is to assess the integrity and insulation performance of the partial penetration seal, of the partially penetrating service(s) or device(s) and of the separating element in the surrounding area of the partial penetration seal. Where partial penetration seals are installed in loadbearing elements, it is possible that the loadbearing capacity is also considered. It is not the intention of this test to provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases or on the transmission or generation of fumes. Tests in accordance with this part of the EN 1366 series are not intended to supply any information on the ability of the partial penetration seal to withstand stress caused by movements or displacements of the penetrating devices. The risk of spread of fire downwards cannot be assessed with this test. Tests in accordance with this part of the EN 1366 series do not address any risks associated with leakage of dangerous liquids or gases caused by failure of the device in case of fire.

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prEN ISO/IEEE 11073-10417 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-21

Health informatics - Device interoperability - Part 10417: Personal health device communication, device specialization, glucose meterr (ISO/IEEE FDIS 11073-10417:2026)

Within the context of the ISO/IEEE 11073 family of standards for device communication, ISO/IEEE 11073-10417:2017 establishes a normative definition of communication between personal telehealth glucose meter devices and compute engines (e.g., cell phones, personal computers, personal health appliances, and set top boxes) in a manner that enables plug-and-play interoperability. It leverages appropriate portions of existing standards, including ISO/IEEE 11073 terminology, information models, application profile standards, and transport standards. It specifies the use of specific term codes, formats, and behaviors in telehealth environments restricting optionality in base frameworks in favor of interoperability. This standard defines a common core of communication functionality for personal telehealth glucose meters.

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EN IEC 62020-1:2021/prA1:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-04

Amendment 1 - Electrical accessories - Residual current monitors (RCMs) - Part 1: RCMs for household and similar uses

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prEN ISO 17072-1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-29

Leather - Chemical determination of metal content - Part 1: Extractable metals (ISO/DIS 17072-1:2026)

This document specifies a method for the determination of extractable metals in leather using extraction with an acid artificial-perspiration solution and subsequent determination with inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) or spectrometry of atomic fluorescence (SFA). This method determines extractable metals in leather; it is not compound-specific or specific to the oxidation state of the metals. This method is especially suitable for determining the extractable chromium in chromium-tanned leathers.

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EN ISO 683-3:2022/prA1 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-27

Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels - Part 3: Case-hardening steels - Amendment 1 (ISO 683-3:2022/DAM 1:2026)

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prEN ISO 1628-3 Archived

Comment end date 2026-08-25

Plastics - Determination of the viscosity of polymers in dilute solution using capillary viscometers - Part 3: Polyethylenes and polypropylenes (ISO/DIS 1628-3:2026)

This part of ISO 1628 defines particular conditions for determining the reduced viscosity (also known as viscosity number) and intrinsic viscosity of polyethylenes and polypropylenes at elevated temperatures (135 °C – 160 °C) in dilute solution. The viscosity of polymer solutions can be affected by fillers or additives present in the sample. The value of a reduced viscosity determined by this method can therefore be unreliable if the sample contains fillers or other additives. NOTE Reduced viscosity is also known as the Staudinger function ( Jv) and intrinsic viscosity as the Staudinger index ( Jg).

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prEN ISO/IEC 29100 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-04

Information technology - Security techniques - Privacy framework (ISO/IEC 29100:2024)

This document provides a privacy framework which: — specifies a common privacy terminology; — defines the actors and their roles in processing personally identifiable information (PII); — describes privacy safeguarding considerations; — provides references to known privacy principles for information technology. This document is applicable to natural persons and organizations involved in specifying, procuring, architecting, designing, developing, testing, maintaining, administering, and operating information and communication technology systems or services where privacy controls are required for the processing of PII

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prEN IEC 60041:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-09-27

Field acceptance tests to determine the hydraulic performance of hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines

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prEN ISO 19085-15 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-04

Woodworking machines - Safety - Part 15: Presses (ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026)

1.1 This document specifies the safety requirements and measures for — cold presses, — hot presses, — bending presses, — edge/face gluing presses, — membrane presses, and — embossing presses, where the pressing force is applied by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuators pushing two flat or shaped surfaces against each other, capable of continuous production use, altogether referred to as “machines”. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Annex A, relevant to machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, including reasonably foreseeable misuse. Also, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases are taken into account. 1.2 This document is applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices or additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with: a) a device for hot gluing; b) a device for high-frequency gluing in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz; c) a device for high-frequency shaping in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz; d) an automatic workpiece loading and unloading system; e) an intermediate additional platen; f) a workpiece extractor; g) a horizontal pressing system; h) split moveable platens. 1.3 The machines are designed to process workpieces consisting of: a) solid wood; b) materials with similar characteristics to wood (see ISO 19085-1:2021, 3.2), except those with light alloy laminates/edges/profiles for high-frequency presses; c) wood-based material such as chipboard, fibreboard and plywood composed/laminated with steel sheets/edges/profiles, except for high-frequency presses; d) honeycomb board; e) composite boards made from the materials listed above. 1.4 This document does not deal with any hazards related to: — specific devices that differ from the list above; — hot fluid heating systems internal to the machine other than electrical; — any hot fluid heating systems external to the machine; — operation of taking intermediate platens out and in again; — the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line). 1.5 This document is not applicable to: — frame presses; — membrane presses where the pressing force is applied by vacuum only; — presses for producing chipboard, fibreboard, OSB; — machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere; — machines manufactured before the date of publication of this document.

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EN 60079-5:2015/prA2:2026 Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-16

Amendment 2 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 5: Equipment protection by powder filling "q"

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prEN 304 620 V1.0.0 (2026-08) Public enquiry

Comment end date 2026-10-27

Cyber Security (CYBER); CRA; Cybersecurity requirements for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

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