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We are the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more than a century, NIST has helped to keep U.S. technology at the leading edge. Our measurements support the smallest of technologies to the largest and most complex of human-made creations. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. See what innovative work we’re doing to support it: https://www.nist.gov/

NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life. From new antibiotics to tackle resistance and more effective cancer treatments, to secure quantum communications and superfast 5G, technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed. Building on over a century’s worth of expertise, our science, engineering and technology provides this foundation. We save lives, protect the environment and enable citizens to feel safe and secure, as well as support international trade and commercial innovation. As a national laboratory, our advice is always impartial and independent, meaning consumers, investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs can always rely on the work we do. Measure Up: Stay informed about all things NPL

We are ISO, the International Organization for Standardization. We are an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 170 national standards bodies. Through our global network, we facilitate the development of voluntary and market-relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. ISO has published more than 25 000 International Standards and related documents covering almost every industry, from technology to food safety, to agriculture and healthcare. -- How to get in touch with ISO -- For any requests, please contact us via email to ensure a timely response: Questions about ISO standards and products: customerservice[at]iso.org Media inquiries: press[at]iso.org Use of ISO’s name and logo: logo[at]iso.org Reproducing content from ISO standards and publications: copyright[at]iso.org Please note: ISO does not provide auditing or certification services. These are carried out independently by certification bodies.