The Fiber Color Code, defined by the TIA-598 standard, establishes a universal system to identify fibers, connectors, and cables across global networks. (FOA) was founded in 1995 to help develop the workforce to build the fiber optic networks to support a rapid expansion in communications and the Internet. The charter of the FOA was to promote professionalism in fiber optics through education, certification, and. The color arrangement for optical fiber cables is standardized to ensure consistent identification of individual fibers during installation, splicing, and maintenance.