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Standardisation explained.
Lists of standards that businesses can use to show their products, services or processes comply with essential requirements of legislation.
An overview of the work the IPO is undertaking in relation to Standard Essential Patents.
A suite of management standards and associated documentation to guide people working in and with the UK government.
Information on the review of the Decent Homes Standard.
Overview of how a home's energy performance is calculated using the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).
Design, build and operate APIs in a consistent way
Proposed updates to the lists of standards for businesses.
The CDDO and RTA are helping public sector organisations provide clear information about algorithmic tools they use to support decisions.
The Home Standard is one of four consumer standards that registered providers of social housing must comply with.
You can use a SIEL to make shipments of specified military or dual-use items to a named consignee and/or end user.
Find out how the government chooses open standards, and how you can suggest open standards, to improve services for users.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Find out about our Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
The Service Standard helps teams to create and run great public services.
Customer service standards for visa applications and settlement if you're applying from inside or outside the UK.
Guidance for organisations working with petrol pumps and road tankers fitted with standard temperature accounting displays.
The standards set out what it takes to be a safe and responsible driver, rider or cyclist, and to provide training to drivers, riders and cyclists.
For each activity there is a set of rules and a risk assessment.
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