Every year, World Standards Day is marked on October 14. Individuals and organizations are commemorated for their participation in the production and implementation of international standards. This aims to emphasize the role that standardization plays in enhancing international trade and safety, as well as quality of life.
Background
The date it commemorates is the first meeting held in 1946, at which delegates from 25 countries met in London to establish an international organization that would concentrate its efforts on standardization. Although the International Organization for Standardization was constituted the following year, the first World Standards Day was only celebrated in 1970.
Purpose and Significance
World Standards Day is intended to make the public aware of standards'
crucial role in the international marketplace. That is: safety, reliability,
and quality in the products and services of nearly every sector, from health
care to technology.
