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ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

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Short Description

  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products, services and systems
  • Develops international standards in all fields except

Facts and Figures

  • Established in 1926 as the International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations (ISA), which primarily focused on mechanical engineering
  • But suspended in 1942 during World War II
  • In October 1946, ISA and United Nations Standards Coordinating Committee (UNSCC) delegates from 25 countries met in London and agreed to join forces to create the International Organization for Standardization
  • So the organization began it's operations on 23 February 1947
  • Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
  • 168 countries are represented in the ISO as of 2022

Stakeholders

Members of ISO

Use Cases

  • Build customer confidence that the products are safe and reliable
  • Meet regulation requirements, at a lower cost
  • Reduce costs across all aspects of your business
  • Gain market access across the world for the products & services

Industry Sector

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) (International Trade and Development)

International Distribution

Sources

https://www.iso.org/