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An Introduction to British, European and International Standards
A standard is a set of rules and guidelines that sets out an agreed way of making a product, managing a process, delivering a service or supplying materials.
Standards are developed and approved by the British standards Institute (BSI), the European Union (EU) and international standards organisations.
Officially recognised standards bring benefits to all kinds of businesses, including manufacturers, retailers and service providers. Standards have an important and valuable role as they offer an assurance that products are safe and of a recognised quality, and that services conform to an accepted level of service delivery.
This factsheet explains the advantages of having agreed standards and describes the main types. It also introduces the organisations that administer standards.
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