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ISO

About ISO

Overview of the ISO System

Standards development

Benefits of ISO International Standards

What ISO's name means

What standards do

How and who develops ISO standards

What makes ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 so special

Is an independent, non-governmental organization with a membership of 163 national standards bodies.Through this members, it brings together experts to share knoledge and develop International Standards that support innovation and provide solution to global challenges

Iso develops a high-quality voluntrary international standards that facilitate the international exchange of goods and services, support sustainable and equitable economic growth, promote innovation and protect health, safty and the enviroment

They are developed by the people that need them, through a consensus process. Experts from all over the world develop the standards that are required by their sector. This means they reflect a wealth of international experience and knowledge

They ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. They are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and error and increasing productivity, also they help companies to access new markets.

Is derived from the Greej isos, meaning equal. Whatever the country, whatever the language, they were always ISO (International Organization for Standarization)

Thay can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose

The experts form a technical committee that is responsible for a specific subject area. They begin the process with the development of a draft that meets a specific market need. This is then shared for commenting and further discussion.

The voting process is the key to consensus.

Most of the ISO standards tends to be pretty specific talking about material, product or process, they have an special characteristic that has gave them the name of Generic Management System Standards, which means that their standards apply to any organization.