Who develops ISO standards?
The technical committees are made up of experts from the relevant industry, but also from consumer associations, academia, NGOs and government. Read more about who develops ISO standards. Developing ISO standards is a consensus-based approach and comments from all stakeholders are taken into account.
What are the benefits of ISO standards for businesses?
Businesses use ISO International Standards as strategic tools to help to minimise errors and increase productivity in the delivery of work. Standards help businesses identify how costs can be reduced and the standards’ in-built quality assurance ensures businesses deliver the same consistency to their clients.
Where can I find an ISO standard?
Some standards by ISO and its official U.S. representative (and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission) are made freely available. A standard published by ISO/IEC is the last stage of a long process that commonly starts with the proposal of new work within a committee.