compliancestandards
nounUK /kəmˈplaɪ.əns ˈstæn.dədz/
US /kəmˈplaɪ.əns ˈstæn.dɚdz/
Rules that people must follow to make sure things are done safely and correctly.
The factory follows strict compliance standards to keep its workers safe.
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2. Official rules that a company must obey to stay legal.
The bank updated its compliance standards after the new law passed.
3. Accepted levels of quality that products must meet.
These toys meet all compliance standards for child safety.
4. The benchmarks used to check whether rules are being followed.
Inspectors measured the lab against compliance standards.