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 …

Laws and Regulations OSHA's mission is to ensure that employees work in a safe and healthful environment by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education …

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

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been deeply devoted to efforts in this area for more than 120 years. NIST has brought about improvements to everyday life you …

Review the latest domestic and international standards proposals, documents for public comment, new initiatives, and other opportunities for U.S. stakeholders to get involved.

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

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 …

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 …

Standard units for length would be embedded in the cornerstones of churches or important public buildings, so that all people trading in an area could agree on the units. There is a three-level …