Standards New Zealand is the National Standards Body of New Zealand, operating under the auspices of the Standards Council. As New Zealand's representative for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Standards New Zealand ensures that New Zealand has a voice in the international Standards community. New Zealand Standards are used by a diverse range of organizations to enhance their products and services, improve safety and quality, meet industry best practice, and support trade into existing and new markets. The majority of these standards are developed in partnership with Standards Australia.