National Standards

A standard is a living document developed under a strict rule of openness and consensus. 

The use of standards in the U.S. is voluntary. They help self regulate industry and encourage cooperation and growth. All standards are reviewed every 5 years for relevance and accuracy and updated and revised as technology changes.

ASABE standards are developed by volunteers representing industry, academia, government agencies and concerned and interested citizens.  

• ASABE has ~200 technical committees and working groups, many of which develop standards.
• ASABE currently has ~280 published standards with approximately one half published as American National Standards.
• There is a significant focus on national adoptions of ISO Standards in the agricultural machinery sector. 
• ASABE welcomes participation in standards development.  Non-members may join ASABE standards committees but will not enjoy the full range of member benefits, which include access to published standards, technical publications, and the ASABE membership roster. Learn more about ASABE member benefits here.
   

To find out how to get involved with standards development, contact one of the ASABE Standards Administrators.

• Committee Development
• International Standards
• ISO Information General
• ISO US TAG TC 347
• National Standards
• Standards Balloting
• Standards: Field to Table
• Standards Keyword Index
• Standards Updates 
• Published Standards
• ASABE Recognized Documents
• ASABE Stds Patent Information
• Canadian Standards

ANSI Essential Requirements

ASABE Standardization Procedures

Basic ASABE/ANSI Process

Comment Template

How to Review and Vote on a Ballot

How to Use the Comment Template

National Adoption of ISO Form (PPF)

National Adoption of ISO PPF Form Directions

Project Proposal Form (PPF)

Project Proposal Form Directions (National)

Recognized Standards Procedures

Standards development thru ASABE

Standards Template

ASABE is organized into Communities representing the various impact areas of our membership. Technical committees and the standards they developed are aligned with these communities.

ESH - Ergonomics, Safety, and Health

EOPD - Education, Outreach, &Professional Development

ASE - Applied Science and Engineering

ITSC - Information Technology, Sensors and Controls 

ES - Energy Systems

MS - Machinery Systems

NRES – Natural Resources and Environmental Systems

PAFS – Plants, Animals, and Facility Systems

PRS – Processing Systems