ISO

Nongovernmental organization that enables consensus on solutions meeting the requirements of business

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the world’s largest developer and publisher of international standards. ISO is a network of the national standards institutes of 162 countries, one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva that coordinates the system. ISO is a nongovernmental organization that forms a bridge between the public and private sectors. ISO enables a consensus to be reached on solutions that meet both the requirements of business and the broader needs of society. View the ISO Standards list.

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 16:46
FDA Plans to Use ISO 13485 for Medical Devices RegulationIntended to harmonize domestic and international requirements
Wed, 08/29/2018 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced its intention to use ISO 13485 as the basis for its quality system legislation. The International Organization for…
Fresh Changes in the PipelineThe new ISO 24516 series is playing a key role in turning what many consider a burden into a valuable resource
Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:02
Ageing wastewater systems are under threat from growing populations, urbanization, pollution. and climate change, not to mention human behavior. However, despite these challenges and fears for health and safety, the new ISO 24516 series is playing…
The New Arsenal of Risk ManagementHow can the streamlined version of ISO 31000 help to make our future more secure?
Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:01
A new version of ISO 31000:2009—“Risk management” is due to be unveiled early next year. As the threat of risks grows for governments, organizations, and the public alike, how can the new, streamlined standard help to make our future more secure?…
Improving the Customer Experience With New Standards for Call Centers Just PublishedISO 18295–1 and –2 include requirements for contact centers and for clients using centers services
Wed, 08/02/2017 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- We all know the frustration of phoning a call center, only to be put on hold for an interminable amount of time or taken through a long and complex series of options before arriving at a dead end. And when we finally get hold of…
Putting Waste to Good UseDrip irrigation targets the plant and not the soil
Tue, 06/20/2017 - 12:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- Wastewater irrigation is an economical and high-in-nutrients option for even the poorest farmers. But, if untreated, the consequences for our health and the environment can be catastrophic. Discover the techniques that could…
Precision Farming Takes OffMore than seven billion lives may depend on it
Mon, 05/15/2017 - 17:41
(ISO: Geneva) -- Companies created quite a buzz this year with the announcement that their plans to use drones to deliver packages are becoming a reality. As the technology continues to evolve, the number of users of, and uses for, unmanned…
First International Standard for Sustainable Procurement Nears PublicationISO 20400 will help companies achieve sustainability goals, improve supplier relations
Thu, 09/01/2016 - 12:02
(ISO: Geneva) -- Procurement makes up a substantial budget of any organization, so wouldn’t the world be a better place if it was done in a sustainable way? A new standard in development aims to help organizations do just that, and it has now…
ISO Is Seeking a New Secretary-GeneralDeadline for applications is Sept. 1, 2016
Wed, 07/27/2016 - 11:42
(ISO: Geneva) -- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is seeking applications for a new secretary-general. As the U.S. member body to ISO, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) urges relevant stakeholders to consider…
Do You Trust the Food You Eat?Producing quality food in a world of 7.4 billion people
Wed, 07/13/2016 - 13:54
The global food industry has never faced more challenges. From tainted dairy products to contaminated beef, high-profile cases crop up regularly to dent consumer confidence, while leading companies work hard to reclaim lost faith. So how…
ISO 50001 on Energy Management Is Under RevisionWatch the video on the impacts of ISO 50001
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 14:41
(ISO: Geneva) -- Improving energy performance and reducing energy costs is one of the most important tasks that organizations throughout the world have to achieve. ISO 50001 on energy management can help organizations with this exercise. Since its…