WESF plays a role in promoting standardization and eliminating global trade barriers.
Standards impact nearly every aspect of human life, helping products, processes, systems, and people work safely, efficiently, and reliably, and advancing innovation and quality of life. And yet, they're often invisible to the public, and undervalued by decision makers.
WESF invites everyone to help give standardization the credit it deserves by exploring and sharing these relatable real-world glimpses of the impact and importance of standards and conformity assessment in various aspects of life, updated regularly. Have fun and help spread the word!
STANDARDS BEHIND THE HEADLINES
As innovative technologies, global challenges, and ingenious solutions make headline news, WESF takes a look at some of the standards at work behind the scenes supporting the progress, efficiency, and safety of these advancements.
STANDARDS ARE EVERYWHERE
Literally everywhere you turn in your daily life, thousands of standards are there, helping everything work. From tech devices, appliances, and energy infrastructure, to healthcare, machinery, and smart vehicles—and nearly everything in between—all innovation is shaped, propelled, and guided by standards.
MORE STANDARDS FACTS & FUN
Who says standards can't be fun? Not us!
We will create puzzles, opinion polls, facts, and interesting features to highlight the importance and impact of standards.