Why standards matter.(international standards)

Issues in Science and Technology;  December 22, 1998 ;     700+ words ......forceful role in the development of international standards. Today the United States is the world...full attention to important details of international trade and technology diffusion: standards...Europe. Effective participation in the international standards arena has become a ...

International standards to help domestic geese lay golden eggs

China Daily;  August 6, 2002 ;     679 words ......pledging to adopt all the applicable international standards in place of most of its national...upgrade production and process to international standards, given that they have yet to fight...businesses argue that to pursue international standards is like going on a wild- goose...

EU Pledges More Effort for International Standards

Xinhua News Agency;  October 13, 2000 ;     272 words ......work that has been done by the international standards organizations and the EU will...October 14, the members of the international standards organizations celebrate World...agreements that are published as international standards. EU Commissioner for Enterprise...

China Proposes Revamp of Its Standards System

Quality Progress;  October 1, 2004 ;     143 words ......Administration of China recently conducted a review of the Chinese standards system and recommended revamping the system to bring it into...consensus to develop standards. * Emphasizing the adoption of international standards when available. * Replacing the current practice under...

United States Standards System Faces New Challenges.(Brief Article)

Industrial Heating;  April 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ......coordinates the U.S. standards system, bringing together...representation in International Organization for...U.S. needs from international standards can be significantly...environment. * Improve the standards-system responsiveness to...contributing to the standards ...

Treatment of Transferred Prisoners Worrying, Says Amnesty International:...

U.S. Newswire;  January 10, 2002 ;     334 words ......humanely, with full respect for international standards," Amnesty International said today...flight are worrying." According to international standards, restraints may be used when strictly...purposes would be in breach of international standards. According to Principle 5 of the...

Chinese farmers rise to international standards (2)

Xinhua News Agency;  January 16, 2003 ;     246 words ...Chinese farmers rise to international standards (2) Anhui agronomist...in accordance with international standards was an important step...it failed to meet international standards in certain environmental...

International Standards Desk Reference--Your Passport to World Markets

InTech;  April 1, 1997 ;     247 words ...International Standards Desk Reference-Your Passport to World Market...hardcover; 324 pp; $35.00. ISBN 0--8144-0316-( International standards are proliferating, as are international standards programs. Businesses in the U.S. and abroad...

Grant to help U.S. effort for international standards.

Advanced Materials & Processes;  December 1, 2000 ;     185 words ......interests in the development of international standards. ANSI votes on all proposed international standards of these two organizations...to ensure consistency of international standards with U.S. standards and practices...

International standards play strategic role in economic progress:...

Xinhua News Agency;  September 21, 2005 ;     251 words ...International standards play strategic role in economic...SINGAPORE, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- International standards can play a strategic role...Lim noted that adopting international standards can foster enterprise competitiveness...

GLOBAL challenges of international standards

Accountancy SA;  February 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......successes in adopting and implementing international standards. Citing the benefits of a global...the challenges to adopting the international standards and communicate how these standards...these issues." Translation of international standards Translators often find it difficult...

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS GROUP, LIMITED ANNOUNCES SALE OF INSURANCE...

PR Newswire;  June 14, 1996 ;     285 words ......Fla., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- International Standards Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ISGI) announced...Ltd. has provisions that allow International Standards Group to receive back from Global...Joseph L. Lents, President of International Standards Group, stated: Although AIC will...

Closing the GAAP: International standards are ready to fly. But will...

CA Magazine;  August 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ...[HEADNOTE] International standards are ready to fly. But...based. Just how close are international standards to becoming a reality...there's a whole body of international standards; these are very real...

Chinese farmers rise to international standards (1)

Xinhua News Agency;  January 16, 2003 ;     222 words ...Chinese farmers rise to international standards (1) HEFEI, Jan. 15 (Xinhua...their methods and crop are up to international standards. "The tea I grow according to international standards has a delicate fragrance and...

Playing the world standards game. (ceramic industries international...

Ceramic Industry;  February 1, 1990 ;     187 words ...Are we prepared for international standards? Do the existing U...role should be in international standards. any problems associated...S. participation in international standards activities. Those wishing...