Yale University
U.s. Government Information: Standards & Specifications
This article explains what is expected of structure and instruction on the design, contstruction, manufacturing, and handling of goods and services. It refers to various documents that provide required specifications.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Nist: Standards and Trade: Who Really Cares?
This speech discusses trade standards and gives some examples of standards. Includes downloadable PDF presentation. (September 24, 1998)