World Standards Day or International Standards Day is celebrated across the world on October 14 every year. The day honors the efforts of thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards.
Around the globe, it is celebrated by the members of IEC (the International Electro-technical Commission), ISO (The International Organization for StandaWorld Standards DayWorld Standards Dayrdization) and ITU (The International Telecommunication Union).
History and Significance of World Standards Day
World Standard Day was formally established in 1970 by Faruk Sunter, the then President of IES (International Organization for Standardization). The first World Standards Day was celebrated to facilitate standardization in the industrial sectors, among the consumers and the regulators.
The idea behind World Standards Day was to set standardization at the international level. From the capability to travel efficiently, to access freshwater, cleaner energy and ensuring standard safety and security measures, the idea is to have voluntary standards and stay competitive.
Celebration of World Standards Day
To mark World Standards Day, seminars, exhibitions, conferences, TV and radio interviews are organized by different organizations across the globe. In some countries, World Standards Week is also organised as a run-up to World Standards Day.
By celebrating the World Standards Day, the member countries pledge that they want to make the world a better place to live in. They also signify that they are working towards building smart cities with international standards.
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