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 …

STANDARD definition: something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model. See examples of standard used in a sentence.

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 …

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.

Dec 3, 2025 · Standards exist to ensure the safety, quality, accuracy, reliability, interoperability, efficiency, and security of various products, processes and services used in many different …

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

The ADA Standards for Accessible Designs say what is required for a building or facility to be physically accessible to people with disabilities.

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

1910 Subpart B - Adoption and Extension of Established Federal Standards 1910.11 - Scope and purpose. 1910.12 - Construction work. 1910.15 - Shipyard employment. 1910.16 - …