STAR - March 2025 - General Announcements

Getting started is easy. Do you have just a general idea for a Standard, or are you farther along and have a substantial draft? If you just have a general idea for a Standard or TIP, complete the New Idea Submission form. TAPPI will review your idea and identify an appropriate committee or group to work on your suggestion. If you are further along, send an initial draft to standards@tappi.org. From there, the TAPPI Standards Manager will guide you through the appropriate process to finalize and approve the new document.

Withdrawal of Useful Method UM 579

UM 579 Water repellence of paper and boards has been withdrawn due to technical issues. Withdrawn Useful Methods that have been reviewed in accordance with the 2010 Useful Methods Guidelines or later editions of the Guidelines are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers. Anyone wishing to open a Work Item for reinstatement of withdrawn Useful Method should contact standards@tappi.org. 

Withdrawal of Useful Method UM 205

UM 205 Dirt in pulp (measured by transmitted light) has been withdrawn due to technical issues. Withdrawn Useful Methods that have been reviewed in accordance with the 2010 Useful Methods Guidelines or later editions of the Guidelines are available free for TAPPI members and for a $10 charge to nonmembers. Anyone wishing to open a Work Item for reinstatement of withdrawn Useful Method should contact standards@tappi.org.