The following steps are generally required to apply for the group criteria:
Understand standards: Understand the standards in related fields, including national standards, industry standards, etc., as well as the institutions that formulate these standards and the content of the standards.
Prepare application materials: According to the requirements of the group standard, prepare the application, draft standard, preparation instructions and other materials.
Submit an application: Submit the application materials to the appropriate industry association.
Review: The industry association reviews the application materials, including the completeness, compliance, applicability and other aspects of the draft standard.
Publicity: After the review is passed, the standard will be publicized on the group standard information service platform**, so that the public can put forward opinions and suggestions.
Release: After the end of the publicity period, the industry association will summarize and process the opinions received during the publicity period, make final modifications and improvements to the standard, and officially release the group standard.
It should be noted that different industry associations may have different specific procedures and requirements, so you need to carefully read the relevant regulations and follow the corresponding requirements when applying for group standards.
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