International standards ensure safety, quality, and sustainability in chemical processes and applications. They provide clear guidelines for consistency, reliability, and global collaboration, helping organizations meet regulations and build trust in their practices and products.

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Quality assurance: A critical ingredient for organizational success

Trust makes the world go round. Without it, democracies crumble and relationships suffer. The same goes for organizations and businesses – without the trust of their customer base, they simply cannot succeed.

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Improving biosecurity with first International Standard for biorisk management
From diagnosing diseases to pharmaceutical and scientific research, the handling of biological materials in laboratories or elsewhere is essential for many industries but doesn’t come without its dangers. Effective risk management of biohazardous materials means a reduced chance of accidents, less impact on the environment and a more efficient use of time and other resources.

Top standards

Reference materials — Selected terms and definitions

Refrigerants — Designation and safety classification

Good practice in reference material preparation

Reference materials — Approaches for characterization and assessment of homogeneity and stability

Paints and varnishes — Evaluation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform changes in appearance
Part 3: Assessment of degree of rusting

Hydrogen generators using water electrolysis — Industrial, commercial, and residential applications