Standards and technical documents are records regarding the usage, function, composition, and testing of specialized products or components. This documentation often includes manufacturer data sheets; regulations, specifications, testing methods, and manufacturing expectations as composed by standard-setting organizations such as ASTM, ANSI, ISO, and CEN; as well as technical policies enforced by government agencies. The object of these documents is to provide the reader with prose-based explanatory guidelines for producing, manufacturing, or operating products within industrial and commercial environments.