World Standards Day October 14

• Celebrated on: 14 th October annually.
• Purpose: To create awareness of the significance of standardization in the global trade, safety and innovation.

Theme 2025:

  A Shared Vision of a Better World: Standards of Sustainable development Goals (SDGs).

Significance:

• The role of global standards in sustainable development has been highlighted.
• Honors the synergy between the professionals and organizations in setting standards.

History:

• The same year that ISO (International Organization for Standardization) was established, the first one was identified in London in 1946.
• Prominently recognized by major international standard organizations: IEC, ISO, ITU and other international standard organisations.

Importance of Standards:

• Secures product and service quality, safety and efficiency .
• Economic cooperation and facilitates world trade .