International Organization for Standardization

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is considered the world's largest developer of norms. This non-governmental association provides communication between the private and public sectors. International organizations for the standardization of 157 countries constitute the structure of the body. In Sweden, there is a central office, which provides coordination of the activities of the whole association.

The International Organization for Standardization is designed to promote consensus (consensus), which must be achieved on the basis of solutions that meet the requirements of consumers and business.

Accepted norms reflect desirable characteristics of services and products. Thus, the development, production and delivery of products and works become more effective and safe. Thus, the International Organization for Standardization promotes the development of trade between states, the provision of a technical basis and the basis for protecting users (consumers) as a whole. In those matters relating to services and products, the norms adopted by the association simplify life by providing solutions to problems of a general nature.

Regardless of the language and country, the short form of the name of the organ sounds like ISO. There is this definition from the Greek word for "equal."

The International Organization for Standardization, through its norms, provides social, economic and technological advantages. For example, suppliers have the opportunity to offer and develop services and products that meet all the world-wide requirements.

The International Organization for Standardization provides the accepted samples with a scientific and technological base in such sectors as environmental safety, health care and others. At the same time, trade creates equal conditions for all competing participants, consumers are guaranteed quality, reliability and safety of products and types of work.

Interested parties in the adoption of world norms participate in technical work through national delegations. They are designated by ISO member states or cooperating associations. The latter, as a rule, include mixed groups of stakeholders. They include:

• Industrial-commercial, consumer, industrial associations, consumers;
• Academic, scientific organizations, universities;
• Regulatory and government bodies.

ISO standards are developed by technical committees, which include specialists from manufacturing, economic and other sectors. Members of governmental bodies, consumer associations, testing laboratories, academic circles can join them.

National ISO member bodies may have the status of permanent participant (P), observer (O). The technical management office provides administrative support.

National delegations are called upon to represent not only the opinions of organizations that include specialists, but also other interested parties. According to the rules of the International Organization for Standardization, the member committee must take into account the points of view of all participants in the development of the norm. Thus, the technical body receives a nationally agreed position.

Regional and international associations of the public and private sector can request the granting of the status of a cooperating body in order to obtain information on the development of the norm or directly participate in it. Without the right to vote, these organizations have the right to make comments, proposals on new working topics.

During each working day, seven technical sessions are held. Between them, ISO experts continue to develop standards.