Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation Standards: July 2025 Monthly Overview (Part 1)

Looking back at July 2025, the Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation sector witnessed a significant round of standardization activity. In total, five foundational standards were published, each carefully crafted to bring greater clarity and harmonization to technical language, labelling practices, and project management methodologies across diverse industries. From updating the core vocabulary of the rubber industry to standardizing critical terminology for uncrewed aircraft and mining ventilation, these standards collectively support the global drive for precision, efficiency, and interoperability in industrial and scientific communication.

For professionals across compliance, engineering, procurement, and research, this monthly overview provides both a retrospective analysis and a practical resource. It synthesizes the key themes and implications of July’s standards, helping organizations stay up-to-date amid continual evolution in terminology, documentation, and labeling requirements.

Monthly Overview: July 2025

July 2025 marked a dynamic period in Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation, as technical committees launched updates and new editions spanning core industrial sectors. Notably, vocabulary work was at the forefront, with comprehensive revisions and additions in rubber and mining lexicons; meanwhile, new focus on plant-based food definitions and corpus annotation project management reflected shifts in the broader industrial and scientific landscape.

Compared to previous months, July’s activity demonstrated:

• A strong emphasis on harmonized terminology for industries undergoing technological and regulatory change
• Growing attention to technical criteria for emerging sectors (such as plant-based food and uncrewed aircraft systems)
• The recognition of data management, annotation, and project structuring as critical foundations for research integrity

This batch of publications signals that the sector is responding to increased global demand for transparent, interoperable documentation—both for regulatory compliance and effective international collaboration.

Standards Published This Month

ISO 1382:2025 - Rubber - Vocabulary

Rubber – Vocabulary

ISO 1382:2025 is the eighth edition of a longstanding international reference that systematically defines terms in general use throughout the rubber industry. This revision further refines and expands the core vocabulary, providing more robust support for both newcomers to the sector and seasoned practitioners aiming for precision in specification, testing, and regulatory compliance. While the standard avoids terms adequately covered elsewhere or specific to particular rubber products, it forms the definitive baseline for communication in manufacturing, testing, and documentation across the global rubber value chain.

Key requirements and features include:

• Comprehensive alphabetical listing of English terms and corresponding index
• Clarification of definitions critical to rubber processing, material properties, test methods, and compounding
• Inclusion of commonly used symbols and abbreviations
• Alignment with related standards in rubber and plastics industries (such as ISO 472 and ISO 18064)
• Focus on generic terms, minimizing overlap with product- or process-specific vocabularies

Industries that handle rubber—such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and consumer goods—rely on this standard for procurement, product development, laboratory testing, and legal compliance. It also underpins national and international regulatory frameworks, ensuring consistency and reducing ambiguity in global trade and product documentation.

Key highlights:

• Major update with addition of new industry terms and symbols
• Enhanced guidance for both technical experts and regulatory bodies
• Serves as a reference point for harmonizing documentation in related standards

Access the full standard:View ISO 1382:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 8700:2025 - Plant-Based Foods and Food Ingredients – Definitions and Technical Criteria for Labelling and Claims

Plant-Based Foods and Food Ingredients – Definitions and Technical Criteria for Labelling and Claims

ISO 8700:2025 addresses the crucial need for standardized definitions and technical labelling criteria as the market for plant-based food products rapidly expands. It establishes clear terms for foods and ingredients that contain no animal-derived content or feature only limited, conditional animal-based substances. The document deliberately excludes unprocessed plant parts, animal feed, packaging materials, and aspects of pre-harvest safety, focusing instead on harmonizing how processed foods are labelled, described in claims, and regulated for consumer protection and international trade.

Key components include:

• Legal and scientific definitions for plant-based foods, including conditional use of animal-derived elements
• Requirements for ingredient and additive acceptability in food production and labelling
• Exclusion of detailed compositional criteria, focusing instead on universal definitions and claim parameters
• Usability in business-to-business, business-to-consumer, and regulatory contexts
• Designed for applicability across the global food supply chain, supporting international trade

This standard is essential for food manufacturers, labelling authorities, regulatory enforcement agencies, and quality managers who require consistent frameworks when launching, marketing, or exporting plant-based food products. It meets a pressing industry demand as consumer curiosity and legal scrutiny of plant-based claims rise around the world.

Key highlights:

• Provides common definitions to prevent misleading labelling and claims
• Supports fair trade and regulatory alignment in plant-based food sector
• Aids suppliers, retailers, and authorities in achieving credible, transparent communication

Access the full standard:View ISO 8700:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 21384-4:2025 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems – Part 4: Vocabulary

Uncrewed Aircraft Systems – Part 4: Vocabulary

ISO 21384-4:2025 is a pivotal terminology reference for the rapidly evolving uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) domain. This second edition incorporates a suite of new and updated terms reflecting advances in drone technology, regulatory oversight, and operational scenarios. The standard delivers consistent definitions for technical, regulatory, and operational concepts in both civilian and commercial drone operations. Its language is intended for engineers, airspace regulators, system manufacturers, and operators who require precise, harmonized terminology for documentation, certification, and system integration.

Key features include:

• Exhaustive definitions of core UAS concepts, components, procedures, and operational boundaries
• Focus on emerging terminology relating to advanced navigation, safety systems, and traffic management
• Facilitates regulatory harmonization and industry best practices
• Alignment with ongoing ISO and ICAO efforts in aviation safety and interoperability

This vocabulary is now an essential reference for compliance officers, aerospace engineers, regulatory authorities, and UAS training providers. Its use ensures clarity in specifications, procurement, training materials, and certification documents, accelerating adoption of safe, interoperable UAS technologies.

Key highlights:

• Expanded terminology for new drone technologies and regulatory concepts
• Supports safe integration of UAS into national airspace systems
• Provides a common language for cross-sector and international UAS collaboration

Access the full standard:View ISO 21384-4:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 22932-7:2025 - Mining – Vocabulary – Part 7: Ventilation

Mining – Vocabulary – Part 7: Ventilation

ISO 22932-7:2025 brings much-needed standardization to the diverse terminology used in mine ventilation, a discipline essential for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in underground mining operations. By defining only those terms with specific ventilation relevance (while acknowledging overlap with surface mining), this standard reduces ambiguity and harmonizes industrial practices across companies, regulators, and manufacturers globally.

Core elements include:

• Exhaustive inventory of terms concerning gases, dusts, airflow, management, fans, and specific devices used in mine ventilation
• Definitions designed to clarify communication between engineers, health & safety professionals, and regulators
• Support for mine planning, environmental monitoring, occupational health management, and compliance reporting
• Emphasis on operational safety, addressing the need for accurate, standardized documentation in risk mitigation

Mining companies, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and governmental agencies will find this vocabulary invaluable for writing safety procedures, specifying ventilation systems, and meeting the language requirements of regulatory authorities. It fills long-standing gaps in sector-wide consistency for technical, procurement, and audit documentation.

Key highlights:

• Clarifies critical safety, operational, and measurement terms unique to mine ventilation
• Supports compliance with occupational health and safety standards
• Bridges terminology gaps across local, national, and international mining regulations

Access the full standard:View ISO 22932-7:2025 on iTeh Standards

ISO 24635-1:2025 - Language Resource Management – Corpus Annotation Project Management – Part 1: Core Model

Language Resource Management – Corpus Annotation Project Management – Part 1: Core Model

ISO 24635-1:2025 serves as a groundbreaking foundation for the management of corpus annotation projects within language technology and research sectors. The standard introduces a core model that specifies work packages, processes, deliverables, and organizational roles critical for ensuring the quality, interoperability, and reproducibility of annotated language corpora—resources essential for natural language processing, computational linguistics, and AI applications.

Major elements include:

• Detailed description of work packages and deliverables covering integration, coordination, and communication
• Guidance on human resource management, including training, interrater reliability practices, and qualification
• Processes for creating, managing, and documenting annotation guidelines, as well as leveraging appropriate annotation tools and software
• Emphasis on structured documentation, quality control, data validation, ongoing curation, licensing, and metadata management
• Applicability to projects of all scales and complexities, with anticipated expansion into related series for training and validation

This standard directly addresses the growing need for methodological rigor in language data projects, responding to increasing complexity in annotation tasks (such as those involving AI and machine learning). Researchers, language resource managers, and organizations planning or commissioning linguistic annotation projects will benefit from adopting its management framework.

Key highlights:

• Formalizes project management for corpus annotation, improving quality and consistency
• Integrates best practices for workflow, documentation, and resource allocation
• Lays groundwork for future expansion in language resource management standards

Access the full standard:View ISO 24635-1:2025 on iTeh Standards

Common Themes and Industry Trends

A review of July 2025’s standards reveals several prominent themes:

• Terminological Precision: The rubber, mining, and UAS standards all prioritize harmonized vocabulary to support cross-sector and international interoperability. Updated glossaries reduce ambiguity and help manage risk in sectors where miscommunication can lead to costly errors or safety issues.
• Emerging Sectors and Societal Trends: The publication of ISO 8700 reflects surging interest in plant-based foods and the attendant need for clear labelling, while ISO 24635-1 and ISO 21384-4 point to the increasing importance of language resources and drone technology respectively.
• Quality and Data Integrity: Both ISO 24635-1 and the vocabulary-based standards support a trend towards robust quality management, data validation, and structured documentation—foundational for compliance and scientific reproducibility.
• Regulatory and Market Drivers: These standards collectively address not just technical advancement, but also new regulatory pressures, consumer protection concerns, and the globalization of supply chains.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

For organizations in affected sectors, timely assessment and integration of these newly published standards is crucial. Key recommendations include:

• Vocabulary and Documentation Alignment: Update internal documents, technical reports, training materials, and procurement specifications to adopt the revised terminology of ISO 1382:2025, ISO 22932-7:2025, and ISO 21384-4:2025. Ensure all teams and partners are briefed on updated definitions to prevent legacy confusion.
• Labelling and Market Claims: Food producers and brand owners should review and revise plant-based product labelling in accordance with ISO 8700:2025, ensuring claims are compliant for all target markets.
• Project Management Practices: Language technology teams should benchmark existing corpus annotation workflows against ISO 24635-1:2025 to identify process gaps and formalize training, approval, and documentation pathways.
• Timeline and Resource Planning: Factor in sufficient time for compliance teams and technical staff to review, interpret, and implement new requirements. Consider leveraging training or consultancy support for complex rollouts.
• Leverage iTeh Standards Resources: Utilize iTeh Standards for authoritative access, tracking regulatory updates, and accessing implementation guides or related standards series.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways from July 2025

The standards published in July 2025 demonstrate the vital and evolving role of terminology and documentation as both enablers of technical advancement and guardians of sector-wide integrity. Key takeaways for professionals in Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation include:

• Up-to-date vocabulary and definitions underpin safe, efficient, and globally harmonized operations, from rubber manufacturing to next-generation drone deployment.
• The expanding regulatory focus on labelling and data management invites greater vigilance and investment in compliance practices, especially in dynamic sectors like plant-based food and language technologies.
• Organizations must actively track and incorporate these standards into their workflows, both to meet regulatory obligations and to maintain competitive edge.

Staying current with the monthly evolution of standards is not merely a regulatory necessity—it is a strategic asset for any organization committed to quality, transparency, and sustainable growth. For comprehensive access to all standards discussed in this overview—and to stay ahead of emerging updates—visit iTeh Standards.