Safety Standard
/ˈseɪfti ˈstændərd/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally or regulatory mandated specification or criterion designed to ensure the protection of health, property, or environment.
The safety standard requires all manufacturers to test their products before sale.
- (n.) An established benchmark used as a basis for safety compliance and enforcement in legal and regulatory contexts.
Regulators referred to the national safety standard when inspecting the factory.
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- safety standard
- safety standards
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Commentary
Safety standards often derive from statutes or administrative regulations and serve as objective measures in litigation and regulatory enforcement.
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