Incoming FDIS documents go through entry control before being accepted. The following aspects are examined:

If the document has no major problems in relation with the above, it is accepted for editing.

Once accepted, these documents are considered a priority; most are dealt with within 1,5 months. FDIS documents are treated within 3 months (ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1).

After entry control, the documents go through the following steps:

• Formatting
• Editing
• Any questions are sent to the TC Secretary, who is requested to reply within 10 working days
• Figures are reviewed and modified if necessary
• After approval by the IEC Technical Officer, the document is circulated for vote

If, after the FDIS vote, the publication is approved, no more changes of a technical nature can be made to it. Only obvious editorial mistakes can be corrected.

Related topics:

• CDV documents
• Publication stage
• How we work > Processes and Procedures > Development process > Approval stage