The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world’s leading organisation that prepares and publishes International Standards for whole energy chain, including all electrical, electronic and related technologies, devices and systems. IEC work covers vast range of technologies power generation, transmission, Smart Grid,home appliances, office and medical equipment, security systems, multimedia, fibre optics, transportation & more.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) oversees standards and conformity assessment activities in USA. ANSI's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity. The Institute represents the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organisations.

Sold Secure is the premier testing and certification house for security products. The organisation is dedicated to reducing the risk of crime by the assessment of security products. Established in 1992 by Northumbria and Essex Police with the help and backing of the Home Office, Sold Secure is now owned and administered by the Master Locksmiths Association.