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How do Standards benefit society?
Standards protect consumers
Standards protect consumers’ fundamental right to safety, the right to be informed and the right to choose. These rights relate to products, services, processes and materials
Standards improve products and services
Standardisation promotes effective research and development, and makes products easier to use
Standards encourage knowledge-sharing
Standardisation relies on all sections of society being involved in Standards, providing an opportunity for everyone to share knowledge and make their voice heard
Standards also address broad social concerns, such as the environment and health and safety. For example, energy labelling and inclusive design are supported by Standards that have been developed in response to the needs of society.