What are standards?
A standard is a document that provides a set of agreed-upon rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results. Standards establish accepted practices, technical requirements, and terminologies for diverse fields. They can be mandatory or voluntary and are distinct from Acts, regulations and codes, although standards can be referenced in those legal instruments.
- Voluntary and mandatory standards
- Standards vs acts, regulations and codes
- Different types of standards
Benefits of applying standards
- Protect consumers and improve their quality of life
- Promoting competitiveness and facilitating innovation in Canada and globally
- Complementing a fair and adaptable regulatory environment
- How standards are developed in Canada
- How international standards are developed
- In depth information on standards and accreditation in our orientation modules
- Webinars and videos on specific topics
