International standards are one way to overcome technical barriers in international commerce caused by differences among technical regulations and standards developed independently and separately by …

Discover some of the best-known and most widely-used standards, as well as those that address recently emerged challenges affecting us all. Covering almost every product, process or service …

Successful companies recognize standards as business tools that should be managed alongside quality, safety, intellectual property, and environmental policies. Standardization leads to lower costs by …

When we talk about standards in our personal lives, we might think about the quality we expect in things such as restaurants and first dates. But the standards that exist in science and technology have an …

Oct 20, 2025 · What is a standard? A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, …

Dec 16, 2025 · Learn about the impact of standards on many aspects of life. From the American National Standards Institute.

Standards help to ensure that products and services provide a baseline quality level for consumers. Whether in functionality or connectivity, safety or accessibility, standards establish the common core …

Sep 4, 2025 · Standards are specifications that are recognized as the most practical and appropriate current solution, that is agreed upon by a recognized authority, for a recurring problem.

ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, defines a standard as ‘a document, established by a consensus of subject matter experts and approved by a recognised body that provides guidance …

Standardization encompasses a broad range of considerations – from the actual development of a standard to its promulgation, acceptance and implementation.