The standards and testing issue is important for businesses because the US and EU often have different standards for the same product. American safety glass shatters into pieces of about 4.25 grams. Some specific areas targeted for standards harmonization are telecommunications, electrical equipment, automobile and aircraft safety, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Smaller categories like lawn mowers and pleasure boats are also included. There should be no requirement for government or independent party certification.
Membership is by invitation only, and is made up entirely of corporate executives.
No other occupation or background of any kind is represented. Not surprisingly, the TABD is overwhelmingly male, overwhelmingly white, and overwhelmingly wealthy. Synopses of some corporations are on the next page. The stated recommendations of the TABD clearly indicate that corporate profit is the highest priority. Keep in mind that the TABD was given impetus by the strongly pro-business Commerce Secretary.