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Browse information on trade-related standards and conformity assessment topics by category or program.
WTO TBT Inquiry Point
Welcome to the United States WTO TBT Inquiry Point and Notification Authority, where you can sign up for Notify U.S., find guidance on submitting comments on TBT notifications, links to other national TBT inquiry points, and more.
Workshops
Learn about the workshops and training programs sponsored by the Standards Services Group, and consult a complete archive of Standards in Trade (SIT) workshops and other educational events.
EMC and Telecom Mutual Recognition Agreements
NIST is the Designating Authority for five MRAs between with United States and the European Union, the European Economic Area, APEC economies, the Americas, and Japan. Find additional background information and CAB application procedures.
National Voluntary Conformity Assessment Systems Evaluation
Learn more about NVCASE, a voluntary program operated by NIST to evaluate and recognize organizations which support conformity assessment activities.
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
NVLAP provides third-party accreditation to testing and calibration laboratories. This site contains basic information on the program, and will direct you to the main NVLAP site and useful resources.
Other US Government Resources
Find additional standards-related resources offered by the U.S. government
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