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Gateway to Standards-Related Research and Information Services
The Standards Information Center serves as a starting point to identify information on standards, regulations, conformity assessment, and other requirements for trade. The Center helps users navigate a complex U.S. and international standards landscape.
The Standards Information Center provides the following free services:
Guidance and quick research in response to queries on national/global standards and current or proposed technical regulations;
Referrals to standards-developing organizations; government agencies; technical experts; and providers of translation services, conformity assessments, and related services;
Publications on a range of topics, including guides to compliance for specific industries, conformity assessment basics, and more.
Contact the Standards Information Center at standardsinfo [at] nist.gov for information on these services.