South Africa Appeals OOXML Adoption

“SABS, the National Body member of ISO/IEC JTC1 for South
Africa, has filed a formal appeal with both ISO and IEC,
challenging the Fast Track adoption of OOXML. The cited basis for
its appeal is found in the following text of Clause 11.1.2 of the
applicable Directives:

“A P Member of JTC1 or an SC may appeal against any action or
inaction, on the part of JTC 1 or an SC when the P member considers
that in such action or inaction…”

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