The 2027 International Standard for Testing (IST) Update Drafting Team (Working Group) is responsible for reviewing and considering feedback from WADA stakeholders and subsequently providing expert advice and recommendations as well as drafting proposed amendments to an updated version of the IST which shall come into effect on 1 January 2027 as part of the 2027 World Anti-Doping Code & International Standards Update Process.
Working group Terms of Reference
WADA Contact: Wendy Butts, Executive Assistant, Testing
Below is the list of the Working Group members:
Mr. Ben Sandford (Chair)
New Zealand
Mr. Olivier Banuls
France
Ms. Christine Cardis
Switzerland
Dr. Matthew Fedoruk
Canada / United States
Ms. Chika Hirai
Japan
Mr. Tim Ricketts
Australia
Mr. George Tsamis
Greece