Article4 min read Nov 26, 2025STAR - November 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 Standards review schedule for pulp, paper, and packaging testing methods, providing experienced professionals opportunity to influence industry standards development. Senior members can join Standard-Specific Interest Groups to review drafts, submit expert comments, and cast official votes on critical testing procedures spanning fiber glass mats, corrugated board construction, moisture analysis, and coating technologies. The review process begins January 2026 with key standards including defect estimation, bending resistance testing, and pollutant aging methods. Legacy professionals seeking to maintain technical influence and contribute specialized knowledge can request SSIG voting membership through standards@tappi.org before target ballot dates to ensure continued impact on industry best practices.
