Group standards are not industry standards, they are two different concepts.
Industry standards are standards formulated by industry associations or relevant institutions, which are mainly used to standardize the production and service behavior of enterprises in the industry and improve product quality and competitiveness. Industry standards are usually formulated for a specific industry or field, with a certain degree of professionalism and pertinence.
The group standard is a standard formulated by the group or organization itself, and its purpose is to unify the behavior and service standards of the members within the group, and improve the overall level and image of the group. Group standards can be formulated by enterprises, industry associations, academic institutions and other groups, and their scope and content are relatively broad and flexible.
Therefore, while both group standards and industry standards are standards developed to regulate market behavior and improve product quality, they are formulated by different institutions, purposes, and scopes.
The authority of group standards is mainly reflected in the fact that they are formulated and published by social groups, which are usually associations, societies, chambers of commerce, federations, alliances, etc., registered with civil affairs agencies. These groups usually consider market demand, technological development, user experience, and other factors when developing standards, and also need to go through certain procedures and reviews before they can be published. Therefore, the authority of group standards is mainly based on the representativeness of its formulating bodies and the normative nature of standards.
The authority of industry standards is mainly based on the professionalism of their formulating institutions and the compliance of standards. The industry standard-setting body is usually the relevant industry association or institution, which has a high reputation and influence in the industry, and the industry standard also needs to be formulated under certain norms and frameworks to ensure the compliance and professionalism of the standard.
Therefore, whether it is a group standard or an industry standard, its authority comes from the representativeness of the formulating agency and the standardization, professionalism and compliance of the standard. In practice, it is necessary to choose which standard to apply on a case-by-case basis.
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