International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

About International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)

Introduction

• • The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is an independent non-governmental international organisations that develops and publishes standards across industries to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality of products, services, and systems around the world. 
  • Founding year: It was founded in 1946.
  • Headquarters: It is headquartered in Geneva.
  • Members: It has over 172 member countries.
    • India is a member of ISO, represented by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
  • It has over 25,000 standards and brings experts from around the world together to agree on the best ways of making products and managing processes.
  • Scope: It set standards to enhance quality of life by promoting ease, safety, and improvement across various sectors.
    • Their standardisations for compliance serve as benchmarks for best practices, helping organisations meet industry-specific requirements and international regulations.

Activities of ISO

• • It develops and publishes international standards for products, materials, and processes.
  • It creates standards for many fields such as healthcare, technology, agriculture, and engineering.
  • It publishes technical reports, technical specifications, and guides.
  • It helps improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of products and services.
  • Its standards are used worldwide to ensure consistency and reliability. 

About ISO/TC 20/SC 14

• • It is a subcommittee of the ISO. It develops international standards for the entire lifecycle of space systems from design and production to launch, operations, and space-based services, ensuring safety, interoperability, and sustainability in global space activities.