摘要
World Standards Day was established by the International Organization for Standardization(ISO)on October 14 to enhance awareness on the significance of international standardization to respond to the needs of businesses,industries,governments and consumers worldwide.Since its rejoining the ISO in 1978,China held various presentations,symposiums,and commemorative events for World Standards Day in major and medium-sized cities nationwide to publicize the role of standardization in societal development and enhance the awareness of standardization among the people.