The site contains a variety of databases, texts, links and information products that can help you find out what you need to know about standards. While the NSS and its international linkages are at the heart of global standardization efforts, no single system can encompass all of the standards-related work going on around the world. For example, companies, industry consortia, non-governmental groups and associations may develop their own specifications and guidelines outside of the usual NSS process.
Governments sometimes develop their own voluntary codes, like the National Building Code of Canada.
For example, voluntary codes often make reference to NSS standards, and consortia specifications may go on to become international standards. We ve made every attempt to provide our visitors with links to the larger world of standardization. So if this site doesn t give you all the answers you need, we sincerely hope it still provides a good starting point for your research.