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Scope

Standardization of irrigation and drainage systems and equipment by elaboration of performance requirements, characteristics and test methods

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Sustainable Development Goals

This committee contributes with 54 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:

1
No Poverty
2
Zero Hunger
3
Good Health and Well-being
4
Quality Education
5
Gender Equality
6
Clean Water and Sanitation
7
Affordable and Clean Energy
8
Decent Work and Economic Growth
9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10
Reduced Inequalities
11
Sustainable Cities and Communities
12
Responsible Consumption and Production
13
Climate Action
15
Life on Land
44

Published ISO standards *

3

ISO standards under development *

11
Participating members
21
Observing members

* number includes updates

Reference Title Type
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/AHG 1   Microirrigation emitter – Clogging Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/AHG 2   Organic Fertigation System Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/AHG 3   Nutrient solution supply unit Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/AHG 4   Traveler irrigation machines Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 1   Pressurized irrigation equipment - Definitions Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 3   Irrigation sprinklers Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 7   Valves Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 8   Remote monitoring and control technologies Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 10   Filters Working group
ISO/TC 23/SC 18/WG 13   Implementation of pressurized irrigation systems Working group
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 23/SC 18

The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 23/SC 18:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 5 Ferrous metal pipes and metallic fittings ISO
ISO/TC 30/SC 7 Volume methods including water meters ISO
ISO/TC 134 Fertilizers, soil conditioners and beneficial substances ISO
ISO/TC 138/SC 2 Plastics pipes and fittings for water supplies ISO
ISO/TC 153 Valves ISO

 

Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 23/SC 18

ISO/TC 23/SC 18 can access the documents of the committees below:

Reference Title ISO/IEC
ISO/TC 5 Ferrous metal pipes and metallic fittings ISO
ISO/TC 23/SC 19 Agricultural electronics ISO
ISO/TC 30/SC 7 Volume methods including water meters ISO
ISO/TC 138/SC 2 Plastics pipes and fittings for water supplies ISO
ISO/TC 282/SC 1 Treated wastewater reuse for irrigation ISO

 

Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
Acronym Title Category
CEMA European Committee of Associations of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery A
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations A
ICID International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage A

Date Month Location TC/SC Note
9-13 June 2025 Hangzhou (China) ISO/TC 23/SC 18 *

* Information definite but meeting not yet formally convened
** Provisional

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