What do the acronyms NEMA and IEC stand for and what do they do?

Issue:
Understanding NEMA and IEC

Product Line:
Schneider Electric Products

Environment:
Global Standards

Resolution:
NEMA - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products.
IEC - The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is the organization that prepares and publishes international standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies.

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