The process of creating a standard is only one piece of a larger life cycle that spans from prestandardization investigation and planning through post-publication activities, including testing, ...

Effective for standards reporting in the Fall 2013 revision cycle are significant changes that include a new website to be the centralized entry point for participants in the process and also a single ...

Public participation in the development of NFPA's codes and standards is essential. All NFPA codes and standards are revised and updated every three to five years in revision cycles that begin twice ...

Throughout my career, I have been deeply involved in research and initiatives aimed at reducing occupational cancer risks for firefighters, particularly through improved gear cleaning and ...

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Request for Information on People’s Republic of China (PRC) policies and influence in the ...

To produce standards of high quality and integrity, a standards organization must have a repeatable, documented, proven process. The IEEE Standards Association is a fine example of possessing such a ...

Many industry and tech leaders know robust, clearly defined standards keep our nation’s economy running like a well-oiled machine. Standards play an important role in everyday life. From the buildings ...

In today’s dynamic global landscape, adherence to robust standards plays a key role in ensuring product quality, fostering cross-border trade, and safeguarding public health and safety. Recognizing ...

Each QSAC assesses information on current practice, prioritises quality improvement areas for statement development and advises on the content of the quality standards. They also advise on the update ...