Types of Standards

There are two types of Standards : 

a.External Standards.

b.Internal Standards.

External Standards:

These standards are defined by entities other than the organization.

There are three types of External Standards:

1.International Standards:

These standards are globally defines and applicable to all.

2.National Standards:

These standards are defined by regulatory authorities.These standards are applicable to both producer and customers who reside in that specific country.

3.Customer Standards:

These standards are defined by the customers considering their business requirement.

Internal Standards:

These standards are developed by the organization for their internal purpose only.

These standards  mainly provides consistency and simplifies communication.