OSD adoption by ISO committees and eligible projects
Background
The Online Standards Development (OSD) platform, developed by ISO and IEC, aims to replace the Word-based standard development way-of-working with a unique, harmonized and collaborative space for all contributors from the preparatory stage through to publication.
The platform was first made available in October 2020 and implemented until June 2023 with a phased roll-out approach. The OSD Phase 2 consolidation and reinforcement, started in June 2023 and focus on end-to-end completion as well as promoting and nurturing high adoption in the IEC/ISO community.
The platform is available for 90% of ISO deliverables, including IS, TS, TS, PAS and Guides, for both new and revisions projects. Currently, the platform is used on a voluntary basis by ISO and IEC committees.
At the joint TMB/SMB meeting, the TMB (TMB Resolution 68/2024) and SMB approved that the OSD platform will be considered the default choice for the development of any eligible ISO/IEC deliverable (new and revision) from January 2025.
This means that committees would begin new projects within the OSD unless an exemption request is submitted to the TPM to use the traditional word-based template.
What does it means for you?
Right now, simply activate OSD for your project from ISO Projects application . For training on OSD, see this page. ISO is currently developing a full training activity plan which will include onsite visit to members, shot-gun monthly training sessions, webinars and much more. Communication will soon be sent to all Committees and Members with more information.
The AWIs(stage 10.99) adopted before 2025 can be used as a word-based template as before.
after 2025 |
OSD platform (default) |
To use a word-based template, we must receive an exemption by submitting a technical justification to TPM. |
before 2025 |
word-based template (OSD platform encouraged) |
Eligible projects to be developed in OSD
Standards-type publications
| Document type | Eligible to be developed in OSD | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ISO Standards (IS) | YES | |
| ISO/TS Technical Specifications | YES | |
| ISO/TR Technical Reports | YES | |
| ISO/PAS Publicly Available Specifications | YES | |
| ISO Guides | YES | |
| IWA International Workshop Agreements | NO | Under Pilot |
Special publications
| Document type | Eligible to be developed in OSD | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments | NO | under pilot and development -available as of Q3 2025 |
| Management System Standards (MSS) | NO | Under pilot |
| Vocabularies | YES |
Language setting
| Document type | Eligible to be developed in OSD |
|---|---|
| Monolingual | YES |
| Bilingual | NO |
| Trilingual | NO |
In collaboration
| Document type | Eligible to be developed in OSD | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna Agreement (VA) ISO lead | YES until stage 30.99 | Under development - available for DIS/FDIS as of November 2024 |
| Harmonized projects | NO | Under review in coordination with CEN |
| Joint IEC Project | YES until stage 30.99 | Under analysis |
| Vienna Agreement (VA) CEN lead | NO |
Other considerations
- Projects not published in XML today (Word/PDF; PDF/PDF; HTML) are not supported in OSD
- Projects must be developed under a WG to be developed in OSD (to be re-evaluated in 2025)