The International Organization for Standardization (Organisation internationale
de normalisation), widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from
various national standards organizations. Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promulgates world-wide industrial and commercial standards. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.[1]
While ISO defines itself as a non-governmental organization, its ability to set standards that often become law, either through treaties or national standards, makes it more powerful than most NGOs. In practice, ISO
acts as a consortium with strong links to governments.[1]READ MORE
