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In general a standard starts with the status „project“. In this phase a „suggestion“ is being prepared und discussed. After the adoption by statements of the community , this „suggestion“ gets the status „draft“.
After adaption of the comments oft the public – at ENs the final-draft is put in circulation – the standard gets published and valid.
After 3 or 5 years, a public survey is initialized to assess the need of revision. Based on the result of this survey, the document will be revised, withdrawn or confirmed.
If a standard is developed which falls into the scope of more than one committee, one committee takes the lead. Representatives of the remaining committees...
If a standard needs to be modified, either as a result of the systematic review for validity or for any other reason, the committee in charge decides...