Accra:Nearly 4,000 regulatory documents are set to be developed in Azerbaijan between 2026 and 2028. This initiative was announced by Kamala Mammadzada, the Acting Director General of the Azerbaijan Standardization Institute (AZSTAND), during a media training session held in recognition of World Standards Day.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the "National Standardization Program for 2026-2028" was approved by AZSTAND in December 2025, with subsequent amendments made in July 2026.

The program outlines the adoption of 532 standards focusing on environment, occupational health and safety, 442 standards for mechanical and hydraulic systems and components, 338 standards pertaining to petroleum and related technologies, and 333 standards for textile and leather technology. In total, 1,645 standards are expected to be implemented across these sectors.