Welcome to PASC

The Asia-Pacific region accounts for over 60% of the world’s population and has the highest levels of growth in the world. International standards are essential for this region, to facilitate trade; to spread knowledge, disseminate innovative advances in technology and improve market access for goods and services.

The Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) was established in 1972 to strengthen the engagement and participation of the region in the international standardisation system.

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47th PASC Annual Meeting in Tokyo

The 47th PASC Annual Meeting

The 47th PASC Annual Meeting was held in Tokyo, Japan from 19 to 21 May 2025.

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The latest news and events

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Stay in the loop! Check out the latest news updates from PASC! We have exciting stories, important announcements, and insights you won’t miss! Catch up on what’s happening and be part of the conversation!

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PASC Strategic Plan 2021-2025

We are pleased to inform you that the PASC Strategic Plan 2021-2025 is now available for download. We encourage you to review the document to familiarise yourself with our strategic objectives and initiatives.

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The 47th PASC Annual Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan

The 47th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) was held in Tokyo from 19 to 21 May, bringing together standards officials from 19 member countries, representatives from international organisations (ISO, IEC, ITU-T) and industry leaders...
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Standards shaping New Zealand's energy use, resilience and development

Standards have played a key role shaping New Zealand’s ability to shift towards both adoption of new renewable energies and improving energy efficiency. In collaboration with New Zealand’s energy regulator the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority...
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International guidance launched to support organizations in navigating ESG challenges

New ISO ESG Implementation Principles provide international guidance to streamline ESG practices, providing global organizations with actionable insights to enable clear communication of sustainability efforts worldwide...
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