The document discusses the role of normalization in Brazil's modernization and development efforts over the past five decades. It outlines four main objectives of normalization: 1) To ensure access to markets, 2) To promote social well-being and sustainable development, 3) To integrate regulation and technical standards, and 4) To strengthen Brazil's system of normalization according to international best practices. Normalization aims to reflect new demands and expectations of societies as they evolve over time.