Blog about Practical aspects of Standardization and Certification

Explore three crucial international standards for aerospace optical equipment: SIST EN 3745-306:2025, SIST EN 3745-510:2026, and SIST EN 4641-102:2025. This comprehensive overview covers their requirements, benefits, and impact on productivity, scaling, and security in the aircraft and space sector.

Explore the importance of plastics industry standards with an in-depth overview of EN ISO 60:2023 and prEN ISO 179-1. Learn how the determination of apparent density and Charpy impact properties ensures reliable material selection, boosts productivity, and enhances product quality and safety.

Explore three essential telecommunications standards that shape today’s connectivity and smart utility management: prEN IEC 60794-1-117:2025 for testing bending stiffness in optical fibre cables, SIST EN 13757-3:2025 covering application protocols for meter communications, and SIST EN IEC 60794-2-20:2025 for specifications of multi-fibre optical cables in indoor environments.

Explore the defining role of international standards in the applications of information technology with this in-depth overview of three critical publications: SIST EN ISO/IEC 25059:2024 for AI systems, SIST IEC 60050-195:2024 on earthing and electric shock protection, and SIST IEC 60050-826:2023 covering electrical installations terminology.

Dive into the latest international standards shaping electrical safety and performance in road vehicles. This article explores two key documents: EN IEC 63522-29:2025 for relay capacitance testing and SIST HD 60364-4-43:2023/oprAA:2025 for low-voltage overcurrent protection.

Explore the essential world of paint coating equipment standards with our comprehensive guide, focusing on two pivotal documents: SIST EN 1953:2025 for the safety of application equipment, and SIST EN ISO 19403-3:2025 covering the determination of surface tension using the pendant drop method.

This comprehensive guide explores three essential European construction standards: snow load actions (EN 1991-1-3:2003/AC:2009), accidental actions (EN 1991-1-7:2006/AC:2010), and temporary edge protection systems (SIST EN 13374:2025).

Explore the role of international standards in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of lifting appliances in materials handling. This comprehensive article covers two must-know standards: SIST EN 1953:2025, focused on safety for coating material application equipment, and SIST IEC 60050-826:2023, the authoritative electrotechnical vocabulary supporting electrical installations.

Discover how implementing SIST EN 17984-6:2025—Assistance Dogs: Accessibility and Universal Access—transforms public and private environments for teams with assistance dogs. This comprehensive guide outlines what the new European standard means for the agriculture and public services sectors, businesses, and organizations, highlighting improved accessibility, inclusivity, and security.

Explore essential road engineering standards shaping civil engineering and road construction quality today. This comprehensive overview covers three pivotal bituminous mixture standards—CEN/TS 12697-52:2025 on oxidative ageing, oSIST prEN 12697-13:2025 on temperature measurement, and SIST EN 12697-2:2025 for particle size distribution determination.

Plastics piping systems are fundamental to reliable water supply, drainage, and sewerage infrastructure worldwide. As urbanization drives demand for both new and upgraded pipelines, strict adherence to robust international standards has never been more critical.

Outdoor entertainment and water sports are booming, fuelled by advances in technology, daring designs, and a growing demand for safe, accessible leisure experiences. Floating leisure articles—ranging from simple loungers and floating seats to complex towable devices—form a cornerstone of this vibrant sector.

In today’s era of rapid digital transformation, electronics are at the heart of every major industry. Modern electronic products rely on advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), robust connectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT), and safe, well-understood electrical installations.

Modern healthcare environments—from world-class hospitals and bustling clinics to manufacturing plants and public venues—depend on trust, reliability, and universal accessibility. With the increasing complexity of medical equipment and environments, standards are the backbone of assurance for safety, performance, and inclusive care.

Lighting technology and its underlying equipment have undergone rapid advancement in recent years, resulting in greater efficiency, smarter controls, and new modes of power transmission—like wireless charging.

At iTeh Standards, we operate at the intersection of technical knowledge and industrial application. As a leading source for international standards, our platform is the starting point for thousands of organizations worldwide as they begin their journey toward quality, safety, and interoperability. However, the path from acquiring a standard to achieving compliance is often fragmented. To resolve this, we are expanding our role as a global aggregator of certification informat

Accurate measurement and reliable data transmission are the foundation of trust and efficiency in modern industries. In the world of metrology and measurement, international standards ensure that the data you rely on—whether it’s utility usage, aircraft safety, or home appliance noise levels—remain consistent, interoperable, and credible.

In a world increasingly focused on safety, sustainability, and operational continuity, fire protection and functional safety standards stand as vital pillars for both everyday businesses and specialized industries.

Modern manufacturing relies increasingly on precise, integrated, and digitalized processes. As businesses move toward greater automation, the representation of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) objects in digital 3D plant models has become a central concern.

Lamps and the equipment that powers them lie at the heart of our modern, energy-efficient environments—from smart offices and industrial plants to homes and infrastructure. Ensuring the safety, interoperability, and technology edge of these systems is more critical than ever for electrical engineering businesses, smart device manufacturers, lighting OEMs, and public infrastructure operators.