On Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:31:17 +0000, Jethro_uk wrote:

If it crosses borders then standardisation is often sensible, if it
doesn't then there is no need.

On a very subtley different point, where does "standardisation" stop and
"regulation" begin. Once you start to "regulate" you are in the realms
of having to join the table to negotiate it, or be lumbered with the
results of other peoples deliberations.

....or finding that your internal regulation makes you uncompetitive
internationally against people with lower standards.