Saudi Arabia to lead global ISO committee on wound care standards

According to the Saudi Gazette, Saudi Arabia has been appointed to lead the ISO/TC 357 technical committee, a body tasked with developing global standards for wound dressings and compresses. This appointment marks the first time a country in the region has chaired such a technical committee under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

The initiative is the result of a collaborative effort between the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO). Representing the Kingdom, the SFDA will serve as the committee's secretariat, overseeing the development of international standards that encompass safety requirements, performance benchmarks, testing methodologies, and terminology for wound care products.

Officials stated that the SFDA proposed the establishment of this committee to address a growing global need for standardized protocols in the medical field. By leading the technical work, Saudi Arabia aims to influence international safety controls and quality assurance measures for wound care supplies. The SASO has been instrumental in coordinating the procedural and technical framework required to align these efforts with ISO international standards.