Identifies and validates best practices, documents them, then encourages industry, government and academia to share information about them. A best practice is a process, technique or innovative use of resources that has a proven record of success in areas such as cost, quality and safety.

Works towards the development, adoption, and use of international standards in the fields of electricity, electronics and associated technologies. Publishes standards for the European market.

Works to develop standards that address real needs such as enhancing public safety and health, quality of life, preservation of the environment and facilitation of trade. Also helps people to understand standards through education and information on products and services.

A commercial and industrial property insurance and risk management organization specializing in property protection. Helps customers safeguard their properties from loss by linking cost-effective insurance with customized engineering solutions.

A worldwide network of national standards institutes whose objective is to facilitate the international coordination and unification of industrial standards. It strives to reach a consensus on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and the broader needs of society.

A product safety testing and certification organization in the U.S., which helps companies achieve global acceptance, whether for an electrical device, a programming system or an organization's quality process.