BSI IEC 62788-2 Standard

BSI (British Standards Institution) is a globally recognized standards body that produces technical specifications and guidelines across various industries. Specifically, the IEC 62788 series relates to measurement procedures for materials used in photovoltaic modules, such as frontsheets and backsheets. These standards ensure the safety, performance, and durability of solar energy components by providing unified testing methodologies.

The organization originated in London in 1901 as the Engineering Standards Committee, making it the world's first national standards body. Today, it operates as a Royal Charter company, meaning it has no shareholders and reinvests its profits back into the organization to support its mission of fostering excellence and safety in global commerce. While the technical content is often developed in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the BSI version is published and distributed centrally from the United Kingdom.