The NACB’s National Standards are developed through a deliberative and inclusive process for defined and relevant topics. We take input from government, NACB members and subject matter experts into careful consideration in initially drafting the standard. We then work with those stakeholders to refine the standard before soliciting to refine the standard before soliciting comments from the public. Comments are reviewed and considered and may result in a revision of the standard. Following the public comment period, a new draft will be circulated to NACB members for a final vote to approve and adopt it. Once adopted, all members and the public may use the standard and the self-audit checklists.