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Advert NO 12-2026-2027 – 1)FDS 962:2026 Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Bars – Guideline. 2)FDS 963:2026 Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars—Code and Commentary – Building Code Requirements. (Deadline 7 January 2026)
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October 23, 2026
Advert NO 9-2026-2027 – 1)ISO/IEC 42001: 2023, Informa􀆟on technology — Ar􀆟ficial intelligence — Management system. 2)ISO/IEC 11801-1:2017/Amd 1:2025, Informa􀆟on technology — Generic cabling for customer premises — Part 1: General requirements. 3)IEC 60335-1:2020+AMD1:2025 Household and similar electrical appliances. (Deadline 13 November 2026)
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October 23, 2026
Advert NO 10-2026-2027 – 1)FDS 563:2026; Distribution transformers. 2)FDS 960:2026; Miniature substations for rated a.c. voltages up to and including 24 Kv. (Deadline 13 November 2026)
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October 23, 2026
Advert NO 11-2026-2027 – 1)ISO 5667-4:2026, Water quality — Sampling — Part 4: Guidance on sampling from lakes, natural and man-made. 2)ISO 24511:2024, Activities relating to drinking water and wastewater services — Guidelines for the management of wastewater utilities and for the assessment of wastewater services. 3)ISO/TS 24519:2022, Service activities relating to drinking water supply, wastewater and stormwater systems — Water and wastewater services for temporary settlements for displaced persons. 4)ISO 14020:2022, Environmental Statements and Programmes for Products — Principles and General Requirements. 5)ISO 14020:2022, Environmental Statements and Programmes for Products — Principles and General Requirements. 6)BOS 560:2013, Methods for Environmental Noise Impact Assessments. (Deadline 16 December 2026)
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October 7, 2026
Advert NO 08-2026-2027 – 1)BOS 191:2014, Scholastic Stationery — Specification. 2)BOS 192:2015, Chalk writing boards for schools — Specification. 3)BOS 197:2014, Erases from plasticized PVC ― Specification. 4)BOS 239:2007, Paper scissors for school use — Specification. 5)BOS 240:2007, Paper scissors for office use — Specification. 6)BOS 241:2007, Lever arch files for stationery — Specification. (Deadline 16 December 2026)
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October 7, 2026
Advert NO 07-2026-2027 – 1)ISO/IEC 17000:2020, Conformity assessment — Vocabularyand general principle. 2)ISO/IEC 17020:2026, Conformityassessment — Requirements for bodies performing inspection (Deadline 20 October 2026)
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August 17, 2026
Advert NO 06-2026-2027 – 1)ISO 1920-4:2020 Testing of concrete – Part 4 — Strength of hardened concrete. 2)ARS 1308:2019 Guidelines for structural design for heavy duty pavement constructed of concrete or clay paving units. 3)FDS 929:2026 Cold mix asphalt for maintenance patching. 4)FDS 425:2026,(cancels and replaces of BOS 425:2015) Industrial boots (including safety boots) with direct-vulcanized soles and heels — Specification (Deadline 07 October 2026)
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August 17, 2026
Advert NO 05-2026-2027 – 1)BOS ISO 22715:2006 Cosmetics — Packaging and labelling. 2)BOS ISO 22716:2007 Cosmetics — Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) — Guidelines on Good Manufacturing Practices. 3)BOS ISO 4628-2:2016 Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of degradation of coatings — Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance — Part 2: Assessment of degree of blistering. (Deadline 20 October 2026)
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August 17, 2026
Advert NO 04-2026-2027 – 1)ISO 20127:2025: Dentistry — Physical properties of powered tooth-brushes. 2)ISO 11609:2017: Dentistry — Dentifrices — Requirements, testmethods and marking. 3)FDS 473:2011 Additives in fruit and vegetable drinks and non-alcoholic drinks — Specification. (Deadline 24 September 2026)
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August 17, 2026
Advert NO 03-2026-2027 – 1)FDS 958: 2026, Requirements for water refilling premises. (Deadline 10 September 2026)
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August 17, 2026
Advert NO 02-2026-2027 – 1)ISO 8124- 1:2022 Safety of toys — Part 1: Safety aspects related to mechanical and physical properties. 2)ISO 8124-2:2023 Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability. 3)ISO 8124-3:2020 Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements. 4)ISO 8124-4:2025 Safety of toys — Part 4: Activity toys for domestic use. 5)ISO 8124-6:2023 Safety of toys — Part 6: Certain phthalate esters. 6)ISO/TR 8124-8:2024 Safety of toys — Part 8: Age determination — First age grade for the appropriate play of toys. 7)ISO 14001:2026, Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
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June 29, 2026
Advert NO 01-2026-2027 – 1)ISO 16321-1:2021 Eye and face protection for occupational use. 2)ISO 13506-1:2024 revision of BOS ISO 13506-1:2017- Protective clothing against heat and flame. 3)FDS 918:2026: Guideline for personal Protective Equipment. (Deadline 31 July 2026)
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June 3, 2026
(Advert NO 25-2025-2026) – 1)ARSO 1709:2022 – Corrugated fiber board boxes for general packaging. 2)ARSO 1718:2022 – Aluminum cans for beverages – Specification. 3)ARSO 1719:2023 – Packaging – Code of practice – Glass containers. (Deadline 31 July 2026)
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June 3, 2026
(Advert NO 24-2025-2026) – 1)FDS 545:2019: Amd. 1: 2026 Ginger drink / beer – Specification. (Deadline 27 July 2026)
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March 26, 2026
(Advert NO 23-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 19650-1:2018 Organization and digitization of information about buildings and civil engineering works, including building information modelling (BIM) — Information management using building information modelling Part 1: Concepts and principles. 2)ISO 21930:2017 Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works — Core rules for environmental product declarations of construction products and services. 3)ISO 15392:2019 Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works — General principles. (Deadline 01 June 2026)
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March 26, 2026
(Advert NO 22-2025-2026) – 1)IEC 62196-1:2025 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 1: General requirement. 2)IEC 61951-2:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Secondary sealed cells and batteries for portable applications – Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride. 3)IEC 60086-1:2021 Primary batteries – Part 1: General. 4)IEC 60086-2:2021 Primary batteries – Part 2: Physical and electrical specifications. (Deadline 09 May 2026)
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March 26, 2026
(Advert NO 21-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 12824: 2016 Royal Jelly- Specification. 2)ARS 847:2016 Fresh potato tubers – Specification. 3)ARS 849:2016 Reduction of acrylamide in potato products – code of practice. 4)ARS 1418: 2018 Honey processing unit- Technical requirements. 5)ARS 1419: 2018 Honey- Specification Scope. 6)FDS 936:2025 Herbal and fruit infusions — Specification. 7)FDS 940:2026 Edible insects –– Good Agricultural and Wild collection practices –– Specification. 8)FDS 941:2026 Edible insects –– Edible dried caterpillars –– Specification. (Deadline 12 April 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 20-2025-2026) – 1)FDS 955:2026: Non-woven bags – Specification. 2)FDS 956:2026: Liquid nitrogen for industrial use – Specification. (Deadline 13 March 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 19-2025-2026) – 1)IEC 60227-1:2024, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1: General requirements. 2)IEC 60227-4:2024, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring. 3)IEC 60502-4:2023, Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 4: Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV). (Deadline 6 April 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 18-2025-2026) – 1)IEC 60227-1:2024, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1: General requirements. 2)IEC 60227-4:2024, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 4: Sheathed cables for fixed wiring. 3)IEC 60227-5:2024, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 5: Flexible cables (cords). (Deadline 31 March 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 17-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 20400:2017 – Sustainable Procurement – Guidance. 2)ISO 37500:2014 – Guidance on Outsourcing. (Deadline 24 March 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 16-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 13822:2010 Bases for design of structures — Assessment of existing structures. 2)ISO 59020:2023 Circular economy – Measuring and assessing circularity. 3)ISO 13823:2008 General principles on the design of structures for durability. 4)FDS 163-37:2026 Civil engineering construction – Part 37: Asphalt base and surfacing. 5)FDS 76:2026 Precast concrete manhole sections and components. (Deadline 23 March 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 15-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 59004:2023 Circular Economy – Terminology, Principles and Guidance for Implementation. 2)ISO 59010:2023 Circular economy – Guidance on the transition of business models and value networks. 3) ISO 61427-2:2015+AMD1:2024 Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage – General requirements and methods of test – Part 2: On-grid applications. 4)FDS 938 :2026 Social Sustainability in the Mining Industry. (Deadline 31 January 2026)
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February 16, 2026
(Advert NO 14-2025-2026) – 1) ISO 59004:2023 Circular Economy – Terminology, Principles and Guidance for Implementation. 2) 2. ISO 59010:2023 Circular economy – Guidance on the transition of business models and value networks. 3) ISO 61427-2:2015+AMD1:2024 Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage – General requirements and methods of test – Part 2: On-grid application. 4) FDS 938 :2026 Social Sustainability in the Mining Industry. (Deadline 31 January 2026)
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November 19, 2025
(Advert NO 14-2025-2026) – 1) FDS 922 – 2: 2025 Safety, security and sustainability of cannabis facilities and operations – Part 2: Requirements for the secure handling of cannabis and cannabis products. 2) FDS 922 – 3: 2025 Safety, security and sustainability of cannabis facilities and operations – Part 3: Good production practices (GPP). 3) FDS 922 – 1: 2025 Safety, security and sustainability of cannabis facilities and operations – Part 1: Requirements for the safety of cannabis buildings, equipment and oil extraction operations. (Deadline 27 December 2025)
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October 29, 2025
(Advert NO 13-2025-2026) – 1) ARS 1697:2021 Personal protective equipment — Face shield — Specification 2) ISO 20345:2021 (Revision of ISO 20345:2011) Personal protective equipment – Safety footwear. 3) ISO 20347:2021 (Revision of ISO 20345:2012) Personal protective equipment – Occupational footwear. (Deadline 27 December 2025)
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October 29, 2025
(Advert NO 12-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 4268-1:2016 Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of degradation of coatings — Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance — Part 1: General introduction and designation system. 2)ISO 4268-8:2012 Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of degradation of coatings — Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance — Part 8: Assessment of degree of delamination and corrosion around a scribe or other artificial defect. 3)ISO 1514:2024 Paints and varnishes — Standard panels for testing. 4)IEC 62052-31:2024, Electricity metering equipment – General requirements, tests and test conditions – Part 31: Product safety requirements and tests. 5)IEC 62208:2023, Empty enclosures for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – General requirements. 6)ISO/IEC 27000:2018, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary. 7)ISO 24194:2022/Amd 1:2024, Solar energy — Collector fields — Check of performance (Amendment 1). (Deadline 26 November 2026)
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September 18, 2025
(Advert NO 10-2025-2026) – 1)FDS 186:2025, revision of BOS 186:2017 Plastic carrier bags and flat bags ― Specification. 2) FDS 918:2025 Personal Protective Equipment Selection Guideline. (Deadline 29 November 2025)
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September 18, 2025
(Advert NO 09-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 41011:2024 – Facility management – Vocabulary. 2)ISO/TR 41019:2024 – Facility management’s role in sustainability, resilience and adaptability. 3) ISO 41001:2018/Amd 1:2024 – Facility management – Management systems – Requirements with guidance for use, Amendment 1: Climate action changes. (Deadline 13 October 2025)
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September 18, 2025
(Advert NO 08-2025-2026) – 1)ISO 5498:1981 Agricultural food products – Determination of crude fibre content – General method. 2)ISO 7970:2021 Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) – Specification. 3)EN 858-2:2003, Separator systems for light liquids (e.g. oil and petrol) – Selection of nominal size, installation, operation and maintenance. 4)FDS 155:2025 Cereals — Sorghum malt — Specification. 5)FDS 200:2016 Fresh chicken table eggs (unfertilized) — Specification. 6)FDS 651:2014 Soup and broths — Bouillons and consommes — Specification. 7)FDS 656:2015 Chicken meat — Specification (Deadline 08 October 2025)
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September 18, 2025
(Advert NO 07-2025-2026) – FDS 932:2025 Non-alcohol based hand sanitizer ― Specification This standard specifies requirements for non-alcohol based hand sanitizer (NABHS) based on plant/natural products or natural antimicrobial agents (such as concentrated oils from plants known for antimicrobial and aromatic properties used only for personal hand hygiene). The standard does not cover alcohol based hand sanitizers (ABHS) nor non-alcohol based hand sanitizer (NABHS) not based on organics. (Deadline 25 September 2025)
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September 18, 2025
(Advert NO 06-2025-2026) – 1) BOS ISO 186:2002, Paper and board — Sampling to determine average quality 2) BOS ISO 14001:2015/Amd 1:2024, Environmental management systems —Requirements with guidance for use — AMENDMENT 1: Climate action changes 3) BOS ISO 4225:2020, Air quality — General aspects — Vocabulary 4) ARS 1496:2020: Inorganic foliar fertilizer – Specification (Deadline 7 September 2025)
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July 8, 2025
(Advert NO 05-2025-2026) – 1)BOS EN 1492-1:2000+A1 Textile slings 2)BOS ISO 1968:2004 Fibre ropes and cordage 3)BOS ISO 2408:2017 Steel wire ropes (Deadline 8 September 2025)
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July 8, 2025
(Advert No 04-2025-2026) – 1. FDS 908:2025 Household fabric softeners – Specification, 2. FDS 909:2025 Carpet and upholstery shampoo – Specification, 3. FDS 910 Stain remover for tableware – Specification, 4. ISO 18416:2015 Cosmetics — Microbiology — Detection of Candida albicans. (Deadline 17 August 2025)
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June 17, 2025
Advert No 03-2025-2026 1. IEC 62257-9-5 :2024 Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification – Part 9-5: Integrated system – Selection of portable PV lanterns for rural electrification projects. (Deadline 22 July 2025)
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June 6, 2025
Advert No 02-2025-2026 1.IEC 60904-2 :2023 Photovoltaic devices – Part 2: Requirements for photovoltaic reference devices, 2. IEC 60904-5 :2011+ Amd 1:2022 Photovoltaic devices – Part 5: Determination of the equivalent cell temperature (ECT) of photovoltaic (PV) devices by the open-circuit voltage method, 3. IEC 61427-2:2015+AMD1:2024 Secondary cells and batteries for renewable energy storage – General requirements and methods of test – Part 2: On-grid applications, 4. IEC 62093 :2022 Balance-of-system components for photovoltaic systems – Design qualification natural environments, 5. IEC TS 62257-12-1 :2020 Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification – Part 12-1: Selection of self-ballasted lamps (CFL) for rural electrification systems and recommendations for household lighting equipment. (Deadline 22 July 2025)
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June 6, 2025
Advert No 01-2025-2026 1.FDS 64:2025 Raw Cow’s Milk –– Specification, 2.FDS 72:2025 Pasteurized cow’s milk — Specification, 3.FDS 92:2025 Fermented Cow’s Milk — Yoghurt, Sour Milk (Madila) And Buttermilk — Specification, 4.FDS 126:2025 Ultra High Temperature Treated Cow’s Milk — Specification, 5.FDS CXS 156-1987 Follow-Up Formula for Older Infants and Product for Young Children. (Deadline 22 July 2025)
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June 6, 2025
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