When did ISO come into existence?
In 1947, ISO officially comes into existence with 67 technical committees (groups of experts focusing on a specific subject).
Why was the ISO created?
the International Organization for Standardization. Founded in 1947 by a group of delegates from 25 countries, the 67 original technical committees of ISO came together with a unified goal of ensuring products and services are safe, reliable, and of good quality.
Who established the ISO standard?
ISO standards are developed by groups of experts from all over the world, that are part of larger groups called technical committees. These experts negotiate all aspects of the standard, including its scope, key definitions and content.
Where did ISO come from?
The name, "ISO" is not an acronym but was derived from the Greek word "isos" meaning "equal". (The relation to standards is that if two objects meet the same standard, they should be equal.)