standards harmonization

Standards harmonization is the process of aligning different technical rules and guidelines used globally or across industries to ensure consistency and compatibility. This makes products, services, and processes interoperable, reducing confusion and barriers to trade. Essentially, it involves coordinating various standards so they work smoothly together, simplifying compliance for companies and improving safety and quality for consumers. Harmonization helps different countries and organizations speaking different "languages" of standards to cooperate more effectively, fostering innovation, efficiency, and market access.