Introduction of new machinery or equipment In production. State Cpmmr'ttee for prices and standards State standards (standardization) play a prominent role tn expediting scientific and technical progress. Standards based on the latest achievements of science and technology are an Important factor promoting high technical levels and high quality. In charge of standardization In the country Is the State Committee for Prices and Standards. It Is responsible tor the state and further advancement of standardization and metrology In the country, and for a single technical pol Icy In this field. The Committee defines the malo lines of development and the scientific, methodological, technical, and ecnomtc principles of standardization. of unifying standards In Industry and other field~; It standardlses quality Indicators. and 182 • ' exercises state supervision and control over the Introduction and observance of standards and techntcal lndlcatorsJI and over the state and use of measuring lnstrum.nts. As a body exercising state supervision and control over standards and technical Indicators. the Committee Is authorized to Instruct enterprises and organizations. regardless of their administrative subordination. to eliminate spotted breachel of standards and technical Indicators. and may forbid delivery or sale of products that are below the set of standrd or technical Indicators. The Shtt Committee for Higher and Spttela!J":ud Stcondory Edyoa+too This Committee suprvlses scientific research In hiQher educational establishments. Ministries Conduct of a single technical pol Icy In their respective fields, ensuring Introduction of the latest achlevementa of science and technology, and of the latest techniques, In production making for high technical and economic lndlcatorl• IS one of the chief functions of the various ministries. They systematically evaluate the technlco-economlc standard of production and output In their specific field. define the most effective use of scientific and technical achleve .. nts at home 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the role of standards and standardization in promoting scientific and technical progress, and the organizations responsible for ensuring the implementation of standards in various fields. It highlights the importance of standardization in expediting technical progress, promoting high technical levels, and ensuring high-quality products. The text also mentions the State Committee for Prices and Standards, which is responsible for defining the main lines of development and scientific principles of standardization.

**Category**
Industry, Science and technology