International Standards for Usability Should Be More Widely Used
http://www.upassoc.org/upa_publications/jus/2009may/bevan1.html
  peer-reviewed

Bevan, Nigel
Journal of Usability Studies
2009

Abstract:

Despite the authoritative nature of international standards for usability, many of them are not widely used. This paper explains both the benefits and some of the potential problems in using usability standards in areas including user interface design, usability assurance, software quality, and usability process improvement.