What is ISO?

An autonomous, non-governmental worldwide body called ISO (International Organization for Standardization) creates and disseminates standards for a variety of sectors, including technology, engineering, and manufacturing. ISO standards give a standardized set of principles and requirements that aid in the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, processes, and systems.

Some examples of ISO standards include ISO 9001, which is a quality management standard that helps organizations to establish and maintain effective quality control systems; ISO 14001, which is an environmental management standard that helps organizations to minimize their impact on the environment and to comply with environmental regulations; and Information security management standard ISO 27001, which aids businesses in safeguarding the privacy, availability, and integrity of their data.

ISO standards are voluntary, but they are widely adopted by organizations around the world as a way to demonstrate their commitment to quality and to improve their operations.

Standards for quality management that improve organizational productivity and lower product failure rates.

Guidelines for energy management that minimize and maximize energy use.

Environmental management guidelines that lessen waste improve sustainability and lessen the influence on the environment.

Standards for health and safety to lower accidents at work.

Food contamination is prevented by food safety regulations.

IT security regulations protect sensitive data and keep it hidden from prying eyes.

The ISO is a global association of national standards organizations. It is a non-governmental organization made up of standards organizations from more than 160 nations, each of which is represented by a separate standard body.

Internationally accepted guidelines known as ISO standards outline the ideal methods for carrying out a given task. They are ISO’s primary outputs.