(American National Standards Institute: Washington) -- The 2011 World Standards Day Paper Competition has been announced by the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee and the paper competition’s sponsor, SES–The Society for Standards Professionals.

The theme for this year’s paper competition is “Advancing Safety and Sustainability Standards Worldwide.” Issues of safety and sustainability are important causes for stakeholders around the world, whether it’s alternative energies and environmental protection or the safety of products, services, homes, and workplaces. As governments, organizations, and individuals strive to address these transnational challenges, globally relevant standards provide the technological and scientific foundations that drive health, safety, and environmental innovation.

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