Basic principles of standardization

The standardization process is based on the following principles:

Standards are technical, voluntary documents;

They are prepared upon the proposal of interested parties, whether or not participating in the DPS Technical Committees;

They are approved by consensus by the DPS Technical Committees and ratified by the DPS;

The standards drafting process is public and transparent;

They are based on the results of contemporary technology development;

They are made available to anyone.