Parker, E.
(2004),
An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.6978, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=200100 (Accessed May 31, 2026)
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An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology
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E M. Parker
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The U.S. standards and conformity assessment system is complex and involves cooperation between the Government and private sector. This CD-ROM provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the U.S. system. It addresses standards, conformity assessment and metrology concepts and lays out the means by which the U.S. system interfaces with the international community.Citation
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 6978
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6978
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conformity assessment, international/regional bodies, metrology, NIST, standardization, standards development
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Created December 1, 2004, Updated May 7, 2026