standards development organization

A Standards Development Organization (SDO) is a group that creates and maintains guidelines and specifications to ensure consistency, safety, and quality in various industries. These organizations bring together experts from different fields to agree on best practices, such as how products should be manufactured or how services should be delivered. By establishing standards, SDOs help facilitate trade, enhance safety, and improve interoperability between products and services. Examples include the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Standards benefit consumers, businesses, and governments by promoting uniformity and trust.