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.
Article3 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Standards Coming Up For ReviewTAPPI announces the 2025 standards review schedule for critical testing methods across pulp, paper, and packaging industries. Mid-career professionals can influence industry standards by joining Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for official voting rights on 39+ standards including surface pH measurement, bending resistance, whiteness testing, and corrugated board construction methods. Review dates span May through October 2025, covering essential quality control and performance testing protocols. Join SSIGs before target ballot dates to receive voting notices and contribute technical expertise to standards development. Contact standards@tappi.org to request voting membership and advance your professional impact in standards committees.
