World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO is responsible for the promotion of the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among States, and for the administration of various multilateral treaties dealing with the legal and administrative aspects of intellectual property. Standards are documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. Standards New Zealand is the trading arm of the Standards Council. A crown entity operating under the Standards Act 1988. The Standards Council, an appointed body with representatives from all sectors of the community, oversees the development and adoption of Standards and standards-related products.
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The Site includes the Catalogue of Australian Standards . These bodies produce harmonised world standards. BSI ensures the views of British industry are represented in this area. The site includes the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue . ASTM Technical Standards for Industry Worldwide ASTM is the developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services being internationally recognized.