A standard is a document, established by consensus and approved by a recognized body, that provides for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results aimed at the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context. It is a technical document developed through consensus detailing the requirements necessary to ensure that a material, product, service, or procedure is fit for its intended purpose. Standards serve as a guide for production of goods and provision of services, and are a basis for trade transactions.
