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German standards are often used as the basis for the European standardisation system.

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The on-line catalog of European standards
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ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
VDE - Association for electrical, electronic and information technologies
Technischer Uberwachungsverein e.V. - TÜV (Technical Inspection Association)

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