Progress in Standardization for lasers and Relevant Technologies. Standardization of Active Opto-electronic Devices/Components.

Recent trends in the international and domestic standardization activities on active opto-electronic devices andcomponents are described. Standards published during more than 20 years of such activities, and currenttopics discussed in the standardization group are summarized. International organization of IEC and ISO havebeen working efficiently in this field, and JIS promotes harmonization of its standard with international ones.It was pointed out that, throughout the constant contribution to the work, the leadership of Japanese membersin this field of activities becomes much important.