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<\/a>Step 2:<\/strong> The first cut of a new standard is drafted.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Step 3:<\/strong> The draft standard is circulated to member governments and relevant international organizations for comment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Step 4:<\/strong> Member country comments are reviewed and incorporated into the draft standard for discussion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Step 5:<\/strong> The Commission or its Executive Committee adopts the draft standard.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Step 6:<\/strong> Draft text is circulated to member countries for another round of comment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Step 7:<\/strong> Amendments are made to the revised draft based on comments received and the proposed standard is referred to the Commission for adoption.<\/div>\n