What is a Standard?
The definition of a standard is an agreed way of doing something. This could be in reference to:
Each standard is developed by a committee made up of people with technical, business, academic, government and community wisdom and expertise who come together to debate how a product or system should perform and how it should be made.
This committee represents people such as manufacturers, sellers, buyers, customers, trade associations, users or regulators.
Standards are published documents which set out specifications and procedures designed to ensure products, services and systems are:
Standards effectively establish a common language which defines quality and safety criteria. It is important to note that these documents are practical and do not set impossible goals. They are also constantly reviewed to ensure they keep up with new and improved technologies. Standards can be very specific, such as to a particular type of product, or general such as management practices.
The aim of a standard is to provide a consistent framework for people to share the same expectations about a product or service to help:
Standards come in a range of guidance documents including:
The definition of a standard is an agreed way of doing something. This could be in reference to:
- Producing a product
- Managing a process
- Delivering a service, or
- Supplying materials
Each standard is developed by a committee made up of people with technical, business, academic, government and community wisdom and expertise who come together to debate how a product or system should perform and how it should be made.
This committee represents people such as manufacturers, sellers, buyers, customers, trade associations, users or regulators.
Standards are published documents which set out specifications and procedures designed to ensure products, services and systems are:
- Safe
- Reliable and
- Perform consistently, in their intended manner
Standards effectively establish a common language which defines quality and safety criteria. It is important to note that these documents are practical and do not set impossible goals. They are also constantly reviewed to ensure they keep up with new and improved technologies. Standards can be very specific, such as to a particular type of product, or general such as management practices.
The aim of a standard is to provide a consistent framework for people to share the same expectations about a product or service to help:
- Facilitate trade
- Enhance consumer protection and confidence
Standards come in a range of guidance documents including:
- Australian Standards
- International Standards and Joint Standards
- Codes
- Specifications
- Handbooks and
- Guidelines
