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Standards.gov is your pathway to standards information. The NIST Standards Coordination Office provides tools, programs, services, and educational resources about documentary standards and conformity assessment.

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NIST Standards Forum Recording Now Available 

The NIST Standards Forum was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The purpose of this event was to communicate the commitment of NIST and its key partners to advance global standardization as a strategic priority for the United States.  Visit the event page for more details, the agenda, and to view the recording of this exciting event. 

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ANSI and NIST Extend MOU

ANSI and NIST Extend Memorandum of Understanding to Support Continued Collaboration in Standardization
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have extended their long-running Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening the voluntary standards system of the U.S. while supporting U.S. competitiveness, economic security, and quality of life.

 

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NIST Awards $15 Million to ASTM International to Establish Standardization Center of Excellence

The new center will support U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies. More information.  

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New IEC/ISO Joint Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies—Inviting Participants for the U.S. National Committee Technical Advisory Group

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have approved the formation of a new Joint Technical Committee (JTC) on Quantum Technologies, managed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) as Secretariat and chaired by a representative of the Republic of Korea.  More information. 

 

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Why You Need Standards
Technical standards keep us safe, enable technology to advance, and help businesses succeed. They quietly make the modern world tick and prevent technological problems that you might not realize could even happen.

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Conformity Assessment Resources for Federal Agencies

 

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Guidance for NIST Staff on Using Inclusive Language in Documentary Standards

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Standards.gov

  • Standards Coordination Office
    NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 2100
    Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2100