LibGuides: Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship: Standards

Overview

Innovations in the form of new products and processes have significant impact on the society and economy. Standards play an essential role in the development, diffusion and adoption of such innovations by establishing a common language, defining key parameters such as safety and performance, providing frameworks and guidelines to facilitate the journey from ideas to commercialisation and lastly, serving as the springboard for future innovations to happen more rapidly.

Standards, Classifications, Codes and More

Databases

Recommended databases for this topic are listed below:

ASTM Standards
International technical standards for materials, products, services and systems
British Standards
Standards and other standardisation documents developed or adopted by UK (e.g. ISO)
IEC Standards
International standards related to electrical, electronic and related technologies
IEEE Standards
International standards on technology and related areas
Official Methods of Analysis
Comprehensive collection of chemical and microbiological methods and consensus standards
Singapore Standards
Standards developed or adopted by Singapore

For more information on standards, see NUS Libraries Standards Guide.

Books & E-Books

Selected books are listed below:

Standards and Innovations in Information Technology and Communications by Šimunić, Dina
ISBN: 9783030444174
Publication Date: 2020
Standards for Management Systems: Comprehensive Guide to Content, Implementation Tools, and Certification Schemes by Herfried, Kohl
ISBN: 9783030358327
Publication Date: 2020
Sustainability Standards and Instruments by Alan S. Gutterman
ISBN: 9781953349897
Publication Date: 2021

For more books and e-books, use the search box in NUS Libraries Portal or search in our library catalogue (LINC).

Other resources on this topic are listed below (some provide standards for free to view/download):

BCA - Codes, Acts and Regulations
Codes, acts and regulations published by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Singapore
Class A Medical Device Database
A listing of Class A medical devices (Please read disclaimer in the database before using)
ETSI Standards
European standards on broadcasting, electronic communication networks, telecommunications and related services
Free standards related to COVID-19 resources
A listing of standards available to view freely in support of efforts to combat COVID-19. This listing gets updated from time to time.
International Economic and Social Classifications
International classifications for economic statistics, health, labour and more
JAS Standards
Japanese national standards (only in Japanese) on agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food industries
LTA - Codes, Standards, Specifications and Guides
Codes, standards, specifications, guides and more published by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Standard classifications for businesses in US
NFPA Codes and Standards
Codes and standards on fire and related hazards
Singapore Medical Device Register (SMDR)
A listing of active medical devices
Singapore and ISO Standards
Singapore standards and selected ISO standards available at all public libraries' multimedia station in Singapore
Singapore's Statistical Standards & Classifications
Standard classifications for economic activities/industries (SSIC), occupation, education, age, marital status, dwelling type, individual consumption expenditures and more

Selected standards are available for preview and purchase from these websites:

IHS Markit Standards Store
Offers hardcopy and PDF of >550,000 technical and industry standards across various sectors and disciplines
ISO Standards Store
ISO has developed >24,000 international standards which can be browsed through the ISO Standards Catalogue
Singapore Standards eShop
Purchase from this official publisher and distributor for Singapore Standards
TechStreet Store
A reseller of standards, belongs to a for-profit subsidiary under the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

These resources may be useful or help you understand better on this subject:

AOAC International
Information about standard methods of analysis established by the Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC) International
AI Singapore | Standards
Standards and standardisation efforts for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Standards Hub
This Hub is a new initiative arising from the UK's National AI Strategy which aims to advance trustworthy and responsible AI with a focus on the role that standards can play as governance tools and innovation mechanisms
Enterprise Singapore | Standards
All you need to know about standards in Singapore
HSA | Medical Device Registration
All you need to know about medical device registration in Singapore
ISO standards for health & safety
Information on international standards for health and safety
Standards for Industry 4.0
A guide on the key standards to adopting i4.0 solutions in businesses
Standards supporting sustainable business practices
Discover standards that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) which Singapore is currently focusing on
Standards and References Resource Guide
Information about Standards Collection at the National Library Board, Singapore