Standards Framework
Standards are developed through a consensus-driven process led by Technical Committees.
Introduction
The Department develops national standards and adopts relevant regional and international standards. These standards establish rules, guidelines and characteristics for products and services to help ensure that they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
Standards Development Process
Standards are developed through a consensus-driven process led by Technical Committees involving relevant technical stakeholders.
Technical Committees
TC/001: Food & Agriculture
Focuses on standards related to food, agriculture and related products.
TC/002: Construction & Engineering Materials
Focuses on construction and engineering materials.
TC/003: Electrical Materials
Focuses on electrical materials and related technical requirements.
TC/004: Chemical Products
Focuses on chemical products and related requirements.
Stakeholder Participation
The committees bring together experts from industry, academia, government and consumer groups to help ensure that standards are practical, relevant and technically appropriate.