Resources
Standards, organizations, and practical color references.
A starting point for teams working in color management, packaging, print quality, process control, and graphic-technology standards.
Industry organizations
Useful places to continue the work.
International Organization for StandardizationInternational standards, including graphic-technology standards.International Color ConsortiumICC color-management architecture, profiles, and technical resources.PRINTING United AllianceEducation, research, technical resources, and industry programs.Flexographic Technical AssociationFIRST, flexographic education, technical guidance, and events.IdeallianceG7, print specifications, certification, and color-management education.American National Standards InstituteU.S. standards coordination and conformity-assessment information.
Before you measure
Five questions every color program should answer.
- What is the intended visual and measurable target?
- Which proof or reference has authority?
- What tolerances are appropriate for the process and product?
- Who measures, reports, approves, and escalates?
- How will performance be maintained after qualification?
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Need help applying a standard?
A specification becomes valuable when it is translated into decisions, procedures, tolerances, and training.