Institute of European Standards and Quality 
What to propose
Proposals should concern a defined practical question in standards application, quality or technical evidence. A focused guide, a review of a method or a research question is more useful than a general request for a new standard or an institutional endorsement.
Who may contribute
A proposal may be made by an individual or an organisation able to explain the need and its context. Where a proposer speaks for another party, that relationship and the authority to represent it should be clear.
Information to provide
Describe the problem, the people affected, existing documents and the gap to be addressed. State the proposed scope, output and practical use. Identify any available evidence, potential contributors, funding interests and intellectual property considerations.
How proposals are considered
The technical work review considers relevance, duplication, evidence and the resources required. Clarification may be necessary before a scope can be settled. Receipt of a proposal is separate from its acceptance as a work item.
Basis for selection
A proposal should demonstrate a useful purpose beyond a single promotional claim. Consideration includes the significance of the problem, suitability of the proposed output, availability of expertise and the ability to manage competing interests.
Submit your proposal
Use the proposal form to describe the work. Keep the initial submission proportionate: do not include a complete confidential technical file. Identify material that would require agreed handling before it is shared.
After submission
Keep the submission reference for correspondence. Requests for further information relate to consideration of the proposal and do not indicate that the work has been approved. Acceptance, where given, identifies the agreed scope and arrangements.
Personal and technical information
The submission is used to consider and correspond about the proposed work. Information about personal data is provided in the privacy notice. A separate agreement may be required before confidential or proprietary technical material is exchanged.
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