- Every year on 14 October, World Standards Day is celebrated.
- It is celebrated by the members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
- The day is intended to show gratitude to many experts worldwide who evolved the voluntary technical norms that are issued in the form of international standards.
- The day aims to raise awareness among regulators, industry, and consumers about the importance of implementing and developing standards in the global economy.
- The theme of World Standards Day in 2024 is ” Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for the Changing Climate.”
- In 1946, World Standards Day began, when representatives from 25 countries gathered in London to establish an international organization focused on promoting standardization.
- This resulted in the formation of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1947.
In 1970, the first official celebration of World Standards Day took place