"The U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, an annual event recognizing the critical role of various stakeholders across the standards community, including business leaders, industry, academia, and government, will be held at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC, on October 22, 2020...
This year our global community faces an enormous challenge that impacts the way we work and live. The current health emergency highlights the vitally important role that standards play in keeping individuals, families and communities healthy, safe and informed. Voluntary standards and conformity assessment guard us from known dangers and are responsive to an ever-expanding list of challenges we face. These standards ensure the protection of the water we drink, the homes in which we live, and the environment that we work in. Standards protect us against hazards, strengthen our resilience, and support our well-being..."