As standards are continuously being reviewed and developed, it is important to know their status. The following list explains the different terms used to describe the status of a product in the BSI Shop.
Confirmed – the standard has been reviewed and confirmed as being current
Current – the document is the current, most recently published one available
Draft for public comment/DPC – a national stage in the development of a standard, where wider consultation is sought within the UK
Obsolescent – indicating by amendment that the standard is not recommended for use for new equipment, but needs to be retained to provide for the servicing of equipment that is expected to have a long working life, or due to legislative issues
Partially replaced – the standard has been partially replaced by one or more other standards
Proposed for confirmation – the standard is being reviewed and a proposal has been put forward that it should be confirmed as the current standard
Proposed for obsolescence – the standard is being reviewed and it has been proposed that it should be made obsolescent
Proposed for withdrawal – the standard is being reviewed and it has been proposed that it should be withdrawn
Revised – the standard has been revised
Superseded – the standard has been replaced by one or more other standards
Under review – the standard is under review
Withdrawn – the document is no longer current and has been withdrawn
Work in hand – there is work being undertaken on the standard and there could be a related draft for public comment available
