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For Irish businesses to compete, they must work to internationally recognised standards. Photo: www.nsai.ie

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) published details of its strategic plan for 2013-'15 this week, with a focus on open market infrastructure, business excellence, knowledge economy, and sustainability. Economic growth in Ireland in the coming years will be driven by exports. For Irish businesses to compete, they must work to internationally recognised standards.

Recent research commissioned by NSAI shows 4 out of 5 Irish companies are seeing the benefit of standards and are investing in them for a competitive edge. Standards contribute to economic growth, the survival of companies, and the creation of new jobs.

Commending the NSAI on their work, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD said more and more Irish businesses are ensuring that their products and services meet recognised standards, stressing that the Government is determined to support these moves to help export growth.

The strategic plan 2013-2015, follows on from NSAI’s previous plan (2009-2012), which delivered numerous key successes. Importantly, the position of NSAI as the authority and centre for excellence in Ireland for measurement and standards was strengthened. NSAI also encouraged the active participation of Irish based companies in European and international standards groups, resulting in companies engaging in over 200 international working groups.

Maurice Buckley, Chief Executive, NSAI said wWhere the standard already exists, NSAI works with businesses to help them apply it and where a standard may be needed, NSAI will work with relevant parties to create the appropriate standard.

NSAI invites members of the business community and the general public to get involved in the development of standards by visiting Your Standards, Your Say on www.nsai.ie. The NSAI strategic plan 2013 – 2015 can be downloaded at http://www.nsai.ie/Special-Pages/News/NSAI-Launches-New-Strategy-2013-2015.aspx

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