International Standards Organization
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
ISO (abbreviation)International Organization for Standardization; International Standards Organization
ISO (Wikipedia)
Organisation internationale de normalisation Международная организация по стандартизации | |
Abbreviation | ISO |
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Formation | 23 February 1947 |
Type | Non-governmental organization |
Purpose | International standardization |
Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
Membership | 164 members (40 correspondent, 4 subscriber) |
Official languages | |
President | John Walter |
Website | iso |
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO /ˈaɪsoʊ/) is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations.
Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial standards. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and works in 164 countries.
It was one of the first organizations granted general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.