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Ten questions, ten objects, ten surprising facts. Are you as knowledgeable as you think you are?
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You carry it, open it, turn it on—without even thinking about it. Yet behind every everyday object lies a story: the story of the invisible rules that define what that object is, ensuring the sturdiness of your shoes, the durability of your clothes, and the strength of your child’s helmet. These rules are voluntary standards: your silent allies. Take a peek behind the scenes of everyday life to discover 100 micro-stories!
Think you know the objects around you? Prove it.
Find all the standardized items hidden in your kitchen or classroom, test your soccer knowledge, and travel back in time to discover when the standard for ballpoint pens or tires was established.
Learn, have fun, be amazed... why not do all three at once?
Ten questions, ten objects, ten surprising facts. Are you as knowledgeable as you think you are?
How many standard objects are hidden in this scene? It’s up to you to find them.
The yellow vest, the battery, the dishwasher… Do you know when their standards were established?
Ten questions, ten objects, ten surprising facts. Are you as knowledgeable as you think you are?
How many standard objects are hidden in this scene? It’s up to you to find them.
The yellow vest, the battery, the dishwasher… Do you know when their standards were established?
Today’s standards were created by people just like you. So, what’s your ideal standard for tomorrow? Share your ideas, inspire others, and vote. Help shape the rules of the game for tomorrow.
Sebastien, 45 years old•June 17, 2026
A standard for public transportation tickets throughout France
Claire, 26 years old•June 17, 2026
A standard for standardizing the size of built-in range hood exhaust pipes
Sammy, 24 years old•June 17, 2026
A standard to help schools combat bullying.
Jeanne, 33 years old•June 17, 2026
A standard for measuring cadmium levels in food products
Who decides that a standard should be created? How is it drafted? How does a French standard become a European—or even an international—standard? Can we contribute to the process?
Behind every standard lies a roundtable discussion involving experts, businesses, and consumers—all working together to establish the best set of rules. It’s an open, collaborative process that serves the public interest. And you can take a seat at that table.
Take a look behind the scenes of a process that belongs to everyone.