British Standards Institution

Sector: Manufacturing

Overview: Under the direction of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee, is responsible for standardization in the field of electrostatics and for providing the UK input into IEC/TC101 and CENELEC/TC101 which provide general guidance on test methods to evaluate the generation, retention and dissipation of electrostatic charges; ascertaining the effect of electrostatic discharges; methods of simulation of electrostatic phenomena for testing purposes; requirements for design and implementation of handling areas or procedures, equipment, and materials used to reduce or eliminate electrostatic hazards or undesirable effects. Limitations and exclusions: The simulation of electrostatic discharges applied to powered electric and electronic equipment, systems and installations which is covered by IEC/TC 77.

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In Progress (11)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD IEC/TS 61340-5-6	Electrostatics -. Part 5-6: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - Process Assessment Techniques Categories: Unclassified documents Comment resolution begins : 2024-11-25	Comment resolution
PD IEC/TS 61340-5-4 Ed.2.0	Electrostatics. Part 5-4: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena - Compliance verification Categories: Unclassified documents Public comment begins :	Public comment
PD IEC/TR 61340-1-1 ED1	Electrostatics -. Part 1-1: Electrostatic phenomena - Measurement errors, uncertainties and expression of results Categories: Unclassified documents Comment resolution begins : 2024-10-28	Comment resolution
BS EN IEC 61340-5-1:2024	Electrostatics. Part 5-1: Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. General requirements Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Approval begins : 2024-03-11	Approval
BS EN IEC 61340-4-9:2024	Electrostatics. Part 4-9: Standard test methods for specific applications – Garments – Resistive characterization Categories: Thermodynamics. Other \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Approval begins : 2024-08-27	Approval
BS EN IEC 61340-4-11	Electrostatics – Part 4-11: Standard test methods for specific applications – Testing of electrostatic properties of composite IBC. Part 4-11: Standard test methods for specific applications – Testing of electrostatic properties of composite IBC Categories: Sacks. Bags \| Thermodynamics. Other \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Approval begins : 2024-11-25	Approval
BS EN 61340-4-7 Ed.3.0	Electrostatics. - Part 4-7: Standard test methods for specific applications - Ionization Categories: Thermodynamics. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Public comment begins : 2021-04-21	Public comment
BS EN 61340-4-6 Ed.3.0	Electrostatics. Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2022-10-21	Drafting
BS EN 61340-4-6 Amd.1 Ed.2.0	Amendment 1 - Electrostatics. - Part 4-6: Standard test methods for specific applications - Wrist straps Categories: Thermodynamics. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Comment resolution begins : 2025-02-19	Comment resolution
BS EN 61340-2-1 Ed.3.0	Electrostatics. Part 2-1: Measurement methods - Ability of materials and products to dissipate static electric charge Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2021-10-12	Drafting

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD IEC/TS 61340-4-2:2013	Electrostatics. Standard test methods for specific applications. Electrostatic properties of garments Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2013-07-22	Published standard
PD IEC/TR 61340-5-2:2018	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. User guide Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General \| Electronic components. General Published standard begins : 2018-04-13	Published standard
PD IEC TS 61340-6-2:2023	Electrostatics. Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities. Public spaces and office areas Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2023-11-13	Published standard
PD IEC TS 61340-5-4:2021	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Compliance verification Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2022-04-11	Published standard
PD IEC TR 61340-5-5:2018	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Packaging systems used in electronic manufacturing Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2018-12-06	Published standard
PD IEC TR 61340-1:2012+A1:2020	Electrostatics. Electrostatic phenomena. Principles and measurements Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2020-06-23	Published standard
PD IEC PAS 61340-5-6:2022	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Process assessment techniques Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2022-09-28	Published standard
BS EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018+A1:2024	Electrostatics. Electrostatic control in healthcare, commercial and public facilities. Healthcare Categories: \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2024-12-02	Published standard
BS EN IEC 61340-5-3:2022	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Properties and requirements classification for packaging intended for electrostatic discharge sensitive devices Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Published standard begins : 2022-08-12	Published standard
BS EN IEC 61340-4-5:2018	Electrostatics. Standard test methods for specific applications. Methods for characterizing the electrostatic protection of footwear and flooring in combination with a person Categories: Floor coverings. Non-textile \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General \| Footwear Published standard begins : 2018-04-13	Published standard

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD IEC/TR 61340-1:2012	Electrostatics. Electrostatic phenomena. Principles and measurements Categories: Thermodynamics. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2018-08-31	Withdrawn
PD IEC TR 61340-5-4:2019	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Compliance verification Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2022-04-11	Withdrawn
PD CLC/TR 61340-5-2:2008	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. User guide Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General \| Electronic components. General Withdrawn begins : 2011-06-06	Withdrawn
PD CEN/TR 16832:2015	Selection, use, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment for preventing electrostatic risks in hazardous areas (explosion risks) Categories: Protective equipment. General Withdrawn begins : 2017-03-24	Withdrawn
BS IEC 61340-4-8:2010	Electrostatics. Standard test methods for specific applications. Discharge shielding. Bags Categories: Thermodynamics. Other \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2018-07-17	Withdrawn
BS IEC 61340-4-6:2010	Electrostatics. Standard test methods for specific applications. Wrist straps Categories: Thermodynamics. Other \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2018-07-17	Withdrawn
BS EN IEC 61340-6-1:2018	Electrostatics. Electrostatic control for healthcare. General requirements for facilities Categories: \| Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2024-12-02	Withdrawn
BS EN 61340-5-3:2015	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Properties and requirements classification for packaging intended for electrostatic discharge sensitive devices Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2023-01-18	Withdrawn
BS EN 61340-5-3:2010	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. Properties and requirements classifications for packaging intended for electrostatic discharge sensitive devices Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General Withdrawn begins : 2018-08-29	Withdrawn
BS EN 61340-5-2:2001	Electrostatics. Protection of electronic devices from electrostatic phenomena. User guide Categories: Electricity. Magnetism. Other \| Electrical engineering. General \| Electronic components. General Withdrawn begins : 2008-05-29	Withdrawn

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GEL/101 - Electrostatics

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