Internationally
The BNQ is a standards and certification body accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). These SCC accreditations are recognized internationally and guarantee that the BNQ’s procedures and methods comply with rules set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Following are our main interventions at the international level:
Association RNF (Réseau Normalisation et Francophonie)
This association was initially created by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), the Association française de normalisation (AFNOR), the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and the Institut de la Francophonie pour le développement durable (IFDD) as a subsidiary arm of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). The Association RNF groups together more than 80 members present in 27 countries in Europe, Africa and North America. Its main mission is to use different means to strengthen the capacity of National Standards Bodies (NSBs) and other players concerned with infrastructure quality that rely on standards as development tools. Consult the Association RNF website.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committees
Through its accreditation as a Standards Development Organization (SDO) with the SCC, the BNQ can, on behalf of the SCC, act as the secretariat to ISO committees or coordinate the activities of SCC mirror committees.
SCC mirror committees are technical committees established to facilitate Canada’s participation in ISO’s international standardization activities. The SCC considers the criteria presented in document Requirements and Guidance – Participation in International Standardization prior to ruling on Canada’s level of participation in ISO committee work.
To be charged with the responsibility of coordinating the work of an SCC mirror committee, the SDO must sign a harmonization agreement with the SCC in conformity with the requirements of document Requirements and Guidance – Participation in International Standardization. The harmonization agreement describes the respective roles of the SCC and the SDO to ensure that SCC mirror committees are managed in conformity with the requirements of document Requirements and Guidance – Participation in International Standardization.
BNQ activities on ISO committees
Hydrogen Technologies (Secretariat and Coordination)
Secretariat services to the ISO/TC 197 international technical committee - Hydrogen Technologies
The BNQ provides secretariat services to the ISO/TC 197. The ISO/TC 197 is a technical committee of the ISO that is responsible for the work related to hydrogen technologies. ISO/TC 197 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of systems and devices for the production, transport, storage, measurement and use of hydrogen.
The ISO/TC 197 committee is chaired by Mr. Tetsufumi Ikeda of Association of Hydrogen Supply and Utilization Technology (HySUT).
- To contact the administration of this committee :
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Coordination of the activities of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 197 (CPC/ISO/TC 197) Hydrogen Technologies
In addition to providing secretariat services to the ISO/TC 197 international technical committee, the SCC entrusted the BNQ with the coordination of the CCC/ISO/TC 197 mirror committee, Hydrogen Technologies. This committee is responsible for determining Canada’s priorities and for making recommendations on the directions for international standardization work in the field of hydrogen technologies.
- For more details on the committee ISO/TC 197
- To apply for this committee
- To contact the administration of this committee :
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Gas Turbines (Coordination)
Coordination of the activities of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 192 (CPC/ISO/TC 192) Gas Turbines
The SCC entrusted the BNQ with the coordination of the CPC/ISO/TC 192 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 192 international technical committee on gas turbines.
ISO/TC 192 committee work consists of the standardization of all aspects of gas turbine design, application, installation, operation and maintenance of gas turbines (including simple turbine cycles, combined cycle systems, definitions, procurement, acceptance, performance, environment [on the gas turbine itself and the external environment]) and methods of test.
The committee is chaired by Mr. Éric Cloutier of Siemens Canada.
- For more details on the committee ISO/TC 192
- To apply for this committee
- To contact the administration of this committee :
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Additive Manufacturing (Coordination)
Coordination of the activities of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 261 (CPC/ISO/TC 261) Additive Manufacturing
The SCC entrusted the BNQ with the coordination of the CPC/ISO/TC 261 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 261 international technical committee on additive manufacturing.
ISO/TC 261 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of additive manufacturing regarding processes, terms and definitions, process chains (materials and software programs), test procedures, quality parameters, supplier agreements and all types of fundamental elements.
The committee is chaired by Mr. François Richard, the person responsible for implementing additive manufacturing activities at Pratt & Whitney Canada.
- For more details on the committee ISO/TC 261
- To apply for this committee
- To contact the administration of this committee :
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Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems (Member)
Member of Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems ISO/TC 212
The BNQ is a member of the technical committee ISO/TC 212 Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems and of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) mirror committee through the CSA Group technical committee Z252 on medical laboratory quality systems.
The work of these committees concerns the development and maintenance of standards in the field of medical laboratory quality systems related to equipment, performance requirements, procedures, and safety practices. The following activities are also included: quality management, pre- and post-analytical procedures, analytical performance, reference systems, and quality assurance.
For further details, please consult the web page of the committee ISO/TC 212.
Energy Management and Energy Savings (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 301 (CPC/ISO/TC 301) Energy Management and Energy Savings
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 301 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 301 Energy management and energy savings international technical committee.
Among other things, this committee’s work covers standards on different aspects of energy management systems and energy savings. One of these standards is ISO 50001 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 301 committee Web page.
Food Products (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC34 (CPC/ISO/TC 34) Food Products
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC34 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 34 Food Products committee.
ISO\TC 34 committee work consists of standardization in the field of human and animal foodstuffs, covering the food chain from primary production to consumption, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials, in particular, but not limited to, terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications, food and feed safety and quality management and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation.
For more details consult the ISO/TC 34 committee Web page.
Management of the Canadian mirror committee of the International Standards Committee on Biodiversity (ISO TC/331)
Management of the Canadian mirror committee of the International Standards Committee on Biodiversity (ISO TC/331)
The BNQ has been mandated by the SCC to manage the Canadian mirror committee of the International Standards Committee on biodiversity ISO TC/331. The creation of this committee by the BNQ allows to bring the voices of Canada and Quebec to the heart of this international project and to actively participate in the collective effort to restore and preserve biodiversity.
Canada will be one of 37 countries participating in the International Standards Committee on biodiversity ISO TC/331 created in 2020 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The various stakeholders composing the Canadian mirror committee will work to define the Canadian position, by consensus, and to defend it during international negotiations within the work of the ISO committee.
Convinced of the importance of the Canadian participation in the work of ISO, the BNQ made representations in 2021 to the SCC to obtain the responsibility for managing the Canadian mirror committee on biodiversity.
For more details on the committee ISO TC/331.
Management Systems for Food Safety (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC34/SC17 (CPC/ISO/TC 34/SC17) Management Systems for Food Safety
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC34/SC17 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 34/SC17 Management Systems for Food Safety committee.
ISO/TC 34/SC 17 committee work consists of standardization in the field of food safety management systems, covering the food supply chain from primary production to consumption, human and animal foodstuffs, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials.
One of the standards under the responsibility of the ISO/TC 34/SC 17 committee is standard ISO 22000 Food safety management systems - Requirements for any organization in the food chain.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 34/SC17 committee Web page.
Occupational Health and Safety Management (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 283 (CPC/ISO/TC 283) Occupational Health and Safety Management
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 283 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 283 Occupational Health and Safety Management international technical committee.
Among other things, this committee’s work covers standards on different aspects of occupational health and safety management systems. One of these standards is ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use. A standard development project is also underway: ISO/AWI 45003 Occupational health and safety management — Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace — Guidelines.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 283 committee Web page.
Plastic Pipes, Fittings and Valves for the Transport of Fluids - Rehabilitation of Pipeline Systems (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 138/SC 8 (CPC/ISO/TC 138/SC 8) Plastic Pipes, Fittings and Valves for the Transport of Fluids - Rehabilitation of Pipeline Systems
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 138/SC 8 mirror committee Plastic pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids - Rehabilitation of pipeline systems. The role of this committee is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from Sub-committee 8 of the ISO/TC 138 international technical committee.
ISO/TC 138 committee work consists of the standardization of pipes, fittings, valves and auxiliary equipment intended for the transport of fluids and made from all types of plastic materials, including all types of reinforced plastics. Sub-committee 8 covers the rehabilitation of pipeline systems.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 138 committee Web page.
Quality Management and Quality Assurance (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 176 (CPC/ISO/TC 176) Quality Management and Quality Assurance
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 176 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 176 Quality management and quality assurance committee.
ISO/TC 176 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of quality management, including generic quality management systems and supporting technologies. One of the standards under the responsibility of the ISO/TC 176 committee is standard ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 176 committee Web page.
Water Quality - Microbiological Methods (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 147/SC 4 (CPC/ISO/TC 147/SC 4) Water Quality - Microbiological Methods
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 147/SC 4 mirror committee Water quality - Microbiological methods. The role of this committee is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from Sub-committee 4 of the ISO/TC 147 international technical committee.
ISO/TC 147 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of water quality, including definition of terms, sampling of waters, measurement and reporting of water characteristics, with the exclusion of limits of acceptability for water quality. Sub-committee 4 covers the microbiological methods.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 147 committee Web page.
Hydrogen Technologies (Secretariat and Coordination)
Secretariat services to the ISO/TC 197 international technical committee - Hydrogen Technologies
The BNQ provides secretariat services to the ISO/TC 197. The ISO/TC 197 is a technical committee of the ISO that is responsible for the work related to hydrogen technologies. ISO/TC 197 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of systems and devices for the production, transport, storage, measurement and use of hydrogen.
The ISO/TC 197 committee is chaired by Mr. Tetsufumi Ikeda of Association of Hydrogen Supply and Utilization Technology (HySUT).
- To contact the administration of this committee : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Coordination of the activities of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 197 (CPC/ISO/TC 197) Hydrogen Technologies
In addition to providing secretariat services to the ISO/TC 197 international technical committee, the SCC entrusted the BNQ with the coordination of the CCC/ISO/TC 197 mirror committee, Hydrogen Technologies. This committee is responsible for determining Canada’s priorities and for making recommendations on the directions for international standardization work in the field of hydrogen technologies.
- For more details on the committee ISO/TC 197
- To apply for this committee
- To contact the administration of this committee : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gas Turbines (Coordination)
Coordination of the activities of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 192 (CPC/ISO/TC 192) Gas Turbines
The SCC entrusted the BNQ with the coordination of the CPC/ISO/TC 192 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 192 international technical committee on gas turbines.
ISO/TC 192 committee work consists of the standardization of all aspects of gas turbine design, application, installation, operation and maintenance of gas turbines (including simple turbine cycles, combined cycle systems, definitions, procurement, acceptance, performance, environment [on the gas turbine itself and the external environment]) and methods of test.
The committee is chaired by Mr. Éric Cloutier of Siemens Canada.
- For more details on the committee ISO/TC 192
- To apply for this committee
- To contact the administration of this committee : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Additive Manufacturing (Coordination)
Coordination of the activities of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 261 (CPC/ISO/TC 261) Additive Manufacturing
The SCC entrusted the BNQ with the coordination of the CPC/ISO/TC 261 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 261 international technical committee on additive manufacturing.
ISO/TC 261 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of additive manufacturing regarding processes, terms and definitions, process chains (materials and software programs), test procedures, quality parameters, supplier agreements and all types of fundamental elements.
The committee is chaired by Mr. François Richard, the person responsible for implementing additive manufacturing activities at Pratt & Whitney Canada.
- For more details on the committee ISO/TC 261
- To apply for this committee
- To contact the administration of this committee : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems (Member)
Member of Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems ISO/TC 212
The BNQ is a member of the technical committee ISO/TC 212 Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems and of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) mirror committee through the CSA Group technical committee Z252 on medical laboratory quality systems.
The work of these committees concerns the development and maintenance of standards in the field of medical laboratory quality systems related to equipment, performance requirements, procedures, and safety practices. The following activities are also included: quality management, pre- and post-analytical procedures, analytical performance, reference systems, and quality assurance.
For further details, please consult the web page of the committee ISO/TC 212.
Energy Management and Energy Savings (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 301 (CPC/ISO/TC 301) Energy Management and Energy Savings
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 301 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 301 Energy management and energy savings international technical committee.
Among other things, this committee’s work covers standards on different aspects of energy management systems and energy savings. One of these standards is ISO 50001 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 301 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 301 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 301 Energy management and energy savings international technical committee.
Among other things, this committee’s work covers standards on different aspects of energy management systems and energy savings. One of these standards is ISO 50001 Energy management systems - Requirements with guidance for use.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 301 committee Web page.
Food Products (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC34 (CPC/ISO/TC 34) Food Products
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC34 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 34 Food Products committee.
ISO\TC 34 committee work consists of standardization in the field of human and animal foodstuffs, covering the food chain from primary production to consumption, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials, in particular, but not limited to, terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications, food and feed safety and quality management and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation.
For more details consult the ISO/TC 34 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC34 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 34 Food Products committee.
ISO\TC 34 committee work consists of standardization in the field of human and animal foodstuffs, covering the food chain from primary production to consumption, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials, in particular, but not limited to, terminology, sampling, methods of test and analysis, product specifications, food and feed safety and quality management and requirements for packaging, storage and transportation.
For more details consult the ISO/TC 34 committee Web page.
Management of the Canadian mirror committee of the International Standards Committee on Biodiversity (ISO TC/331)
Management of the Canadian mirror committee of the International Standards Committee on Biodiversity (ISO TC/331)
The BNQ has been mandated by the SCC to manage the Canadian mirror committee of the International Standards Committee on biodiversity ISO TC/331. The creation of this committee by the BNQ allows to bring the voices of Canada and Quebec to the heart of this international project and to actively participate in the collective effort to restore and preserve biodiversity.
Canada will be one of 37 countries participating in the International Standards Committee on biodiversity ISO TC/331 created in 2020 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The various stakeholders composing the Canadian mirror committee will work to define the Canadian position, by consensus, and to defend it during international negotiations within the work of the ISO committee.
Convinced of the importance of the Canadian participation in the work of ISO, the BNQ made representations in 2021 to the SCC to obtain the responsibility for managing the Canadian mirror committee on biodiversity.
For more details on the committee ISO TC/331.
Management Systems for Food Safety (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC34/SC17 (CPC/ISO/TC 34/SC17) Management Systems for Food Safety
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC34/SC17 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 34/SC17 Management Systems for Food Safety committee.
ISO/TC 34/SC 17 committee work consists of standardization in the field of food safety management systems, covering the food supply chain from primary production to consumption, human and animal foodstuffs, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials.
One of the standards under the responsibility of the ISO/TC 34/SC 17 committee is standard ISO 22000 Food safety management systems - Requirements for any organization in the food chain.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 34/SC17 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC34/SC17 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 34/SC17 Management Systems for Food Safety committee.
ISO/TC 34/SC 17 committee work consists of standardization in the field of food safety management systems, covering the food supply chain from primary production to consumption, human and animal foodstuffs, as well as animal and vegetable propagation materials.
One of the standards under the responsibility of the ISO/TC 34/SC 17 committee is standard ISO 22000 Food safety management systems - Requirements for any organization in the food chain.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 34/SC17 committee Web page.
Occupational Health and Safety Management (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 283 (CPC/ISO/TC 283) Occupational Health and Safety Management
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 283 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 283 Occupational Health and Safety Management international technical committee.
Among other things, this committee’s work covers standards on different aspects of occupational health and safety management systems. One of these standards is ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use. A standard development project is also underway: ISO/AWI 45003 Occupational health and safety management — Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace — Guidelines.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 283 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 283 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 283 Occupational Health and Safety Management international technical committee.
Among other things, this committee’s work covers standards on different aspects of occupational health and safety management systems. One of these standards is ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems — Requirements with Guidance for Use. A standard development project is also underway: ISO/AWI 45003 Occupational health and safety management — Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace — Guidelines.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 283 committee Web page.
Plastic Pipes, Fittings and Valves for the Transport of Fluids - Rehabilitation of Pipeline Systems (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 138/SC 8 (CPC/ISO/TC 138/SC 8) Plastic Pipes, Fittings and Valves for the Transport of Fluids - Rehabilitation of Pipeline Systems
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 138/SC 8 mirror committee Plastic pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids - Rehabilitation of pipeline systems. The role of this committee is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from Sub-committee 8 of the ISO/TC 138 international technical committee.
ISO/TC 138 committee work consists of the standardization of pipes, fittings, valves and auxiliary equipment intended for the transport of fluids and made from all types of plastic materials, including all types of reinforced plastics. Sub-committee 8 covers the rehabilitation of pipeline systems.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 138 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 138/SC 8 mirror committee Plastic pipes, fittings and valves for the transport of fluids - Rehabilitation of pipeline systems. The role of this committee is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from Sub-committee 8 of the ISO/TC 138 international technical committee.
ISO/TC 138 committee work consists of the standardization of pipes, fittings, valves and auxiliary equipment intended for the transport of fluids and made from all types of plastic materials, including all types of reinforced plastics. Sub-committee 8 covers the rehabilitation of pipeline systems.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 138 committee Web page.
Quality Management and Quality Assurance (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 176 (CPC/ISO/TC 176) Quality Management and Quality Assurance
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 176 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 176 Quality management and quality assurance committee.
ISO/TC 176 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of quality management, including generic quality management systems and supporting technologies. One of the standards under the responsibility of the ISO/TC 176 committee is standard ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 176 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 176 mirror committee whose role is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from the ISO/TC 176 Quality management and quality assurance committee.
ISO/TC 176 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of quality management, including generic quality management systems and supporting technologies. One of the standards under the responsibility of the ISO/TC 176 committee is standard ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 176 committee Web page.
Water Quality - Microbiological Methods (Member)
Member of the Canadian mirror committee ISO/TC 147/SC 4 (CPC/ISO/TC 147/SC 4) Water Quality - Microbiological Methods
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 147/SC 4 mirror committee Water quality - Microbiological methods. The role of this committee is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from Sub-committee 4 of the ISO/TC 147 international technical committee.
ISO/TC 147 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of water quality, including definition of terms, sampling of waters, measurement and reporting of water characteristics, with the exclusion of limits of acceptability for water quality. Sub-committee 4 covers the microbiological methods.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 147 committee Web page.
The BNQ is a member of the CPC/ISO/TC 147/SC 4 mirror committee Water quality - Microbiological methods. The role of this committee is to establish Canadian positions on issues and proposals stemming from Sub-committee 4 of the ISO/TC 147 international technical committee.
ISO/TC 147 committee work consists of the standardization in the field of water quality, including definition of terms, sampling of waters, measurement and reporting of water characteristics, with the exclusion of limits of acceptability for water quality. Sub-committee 4 covers the microbiological methods.
For more details, consult the ISO/TC 147 committee Web page.
