Standards Development

Scope

Scope statement of the proposed new committee (The scope shall precisely define the limits of the field of activity. Scopes shall not repeat general aims and principles governing the work of the organization but shall indicate the specific area concerned).

Standardization in the field of safes, cash boxes, strong room doors and safe deposit locker cabinets, ventilation equipment for strong room used in banks, financial institutions and commercial organization etc.

The standards formulated by this technical committee deals with specification and test methods of physical security products used in banks, financial institutions, commercial organization and by jewellers.

Excluded are the fields covered by ISO/TC 68 (Financial services)

Purpose

We rely on products like safes and lockers for keeping valuables including confidential documents. In the absence of International standards, the chances of providing substandard goods being produced by manufactures to stakeholders are high. So, there is a need for International standards in these areas for safeguarding the valuables of the consumers. The purpose of this proposed ISO/TC is to elaborate International standards addressing safety aspect of products intended to be used in banks, financial institutions and commercial organizations.

Justification:

a) Protection of one's assets and precious material belongings has always been a priority of the masses, and the never-ending cycle of natural disasters as well as anthropological factors such as theft and burglary have made it the need of the hour.

b) Not only monetary valuables like currency, guilds and coins need to be shielded, but also highly valuable documents such as certificates, contracts and deeds are to be protected duly, and thus need to given under the care of appropriate solutions.

c) Security Equipment plays a vital role in secure storage of valuables and important documents. They are used in a wide variety of establishments like banks, financial institutions and commercial organization and by jewellers. Purpose of Security equipments and systems is to protect life and valuables against the threat of crime and fire.

d) The security industry is dynamic and constantly evolving. The latest systems and techniques incorporated in the standard can help in combating crime.

e) The changing economic, social and technological scenario world-over requires that the appropriate standards are prepared timely and in tune with the latest technological advancement happening world-over. This would help industry to enhance their productivity by improving quality at minimum cost, boost market share in the world and also make this world a safer and better place for all of us to stay.

f) There is tremendous opportunity and potential ahead for the Security equipments to capitalize by meeting the security needs of consumers.