Standard Owner Benchmark - The Standards Association of Australia (SAA)

The Standards Association of Australia (SAA) is the national, a not-for-profit membership organization responsible for developing, promoting and maintaining voluntary technical and engineering standards in Australia. They work closely with industry, government, consumers and other stakeholders to identify issues and needs, and develop standards that meet these needs. SAA also provides accreditation services for laboratories and inspection bodies, and certifies products and personnel to international standards. The Standards Association of Australia provides a range of products and services to help businesses comply with standards and access international markets.

Here is some information about the SAA:

-Establishment: The Standards Association of Australia (SAA) was established in 1922. It has a long history of involvement in developing and promoting standards in Australia.

-Standards Development: The SAA was responsible for developing and publishing various Australian standards across different industries and sectors. These standards provided guidelines, specifications, and best practices to ensure safety, quality, and compliance in areas such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, electrical products, and more.

-Accreditation and Certification: In addition to standards development, the SAA also provided accreditation and certification services. It offered certifications for products, systems, and management processes to demonstrate compliance with relevant standards.

-Merger with Standards Australia: In 1993, the SAA merged with Standards Australia, which became the sole recognized standards organization in Australia. The merger aimed to streamline standards development and ensure a unified approach to standards in the country.

Today, Standards Australia continues to fulfill the role of developing and publishing standards for Australia. It operates as an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organization and is responsible for the adoption of international standards into the Australian context, as well as the development of Australian-specific standards.