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Secretariat: DSM
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Chairperson (until end 2026):Dr Faridah Hanim Ab Hanan
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1974
Scope
Standardization of non-systemic contraceptives and sexually transmitted infections (STI) barrier prophylactics.
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This committee contributes with 22 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 157
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 157:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
|---|---|---|
| ISO/TC 45/SC 4 | Products (other than hoses) | ISO |
| ISO/TC 210 | Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices | ISO |
| ISO/TC 338 | Menstrual products | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 157
ISO/TC 157 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 45/SC 3 | Raw materials (including latex) for use in the rubber industry | ISO |
| ISO/TC 45/SC 4 | Products (other than hoses) | ISO |
| ISO/TC 194 | Biological and clinical evaluation of medical devices | ISO |
| ISO/TC 198 | Sterilization of health care products | ISO |
| ISO/TC 207/SC 3 | Environmental labelling | ISO |
| ISO/TC 210 | Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| CI | Consumers International | A |
| DFID | Department for International Development | A |
| EC - European Commission | European Commission | A |
| IPPF | International Planned Parenthood Federation | A |
| PATH | Program for Appropriate Technology in Health | A |
| UNFPA | United Nations Population Fund | A |
| WHO | World Health Organization | A |
ISO/TC 157 - Secretariat
DSM [Malaysia]
Standards Malaysia
Department of Standards Malaysia
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Level 4-7, Tower 2
Menara Cyber Axis
Jalan Impact, Cyber 6
63000 Cyberjaya Selangor
Malaysia
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Level 4-7, Tower 2
Menara Cyber Axis
Jalan Impact, Cyber 6
63000 Cyberjaya Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +60 3 80082900
Fax: +60 3 80082901
Email: central@jsm.gov.my
ISO/TC 157 in the news
Today is World AIDS Day, a day to show support for people living with HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It’s also a day to raise awareness about condom safety.
Male latex condoms and other mechanical contraceptives are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies as well as sexually transmitted infections such as the human immunodeficiency or HIV virus responsible for …