American Society for Testing and Materials

To be recognized globally as the premier developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services that:- promote public health and safety, support the (continued on sch o) protection and sustainability of the environment, and overall quality of life; - contribute to the reliability of materials, products, systems, and services; and- facilitate international, regional, and national commerce. This statement reflects the language of astm's charter and makes clear astm's commitments to the development and dissemination of high-quality standards and technical information in increasingly diverse fields, and to strengthening the acceptance and use of astm standards in a global environment of international, regional, and national breadth.