GOSZT (State Committee for Standardization)

GOSZT, the State Committee for Standardization, was a governmental body responsible for developing and overseeing technical standards in a country, ensuring products, services, and processes met quality and safety requirements. It aimed to unify standards across industries to facilitate trade, improve safety, and promote efficiency. By establishing common guidelines, GOSZT helped manufacturers and consumers by ensuring consistency and reliability. Although its specific name and functions may vary by country, its core role is to create and maintain standardized norms that support economic and social development.