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    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization with 164 national standards bodies as members. ISO brings experts together to develop voluntary, consensus-based international standards to support innovation and address global challenges. ISO was founded in 1947 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. International standards provide requirements and specifications to ensure products and services are fit for purpose, and help harmonize technical specifications globally to make industry more efficient and break down trade barriers. The process of developing an ISO standard involves a six step process including proposal, preparation, committee review, voting, approval, and publication.

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    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization with 164 national standards bodies as members. ISO brings experts together to develop voluntary, consensus-based international standards to support innovation and address global challenges. ISO was founded in 1947 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. International standards provide requirements and specifications to ensure products and services are fit for purpose, and help harmonize technical specifications globally to make industry more efficient and break down trade barriers. The process of developing an ISO standard involves a six step process including proposal, preparation, committee review, voting, approval, and publication.

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    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization with 164 national standards bodies as members. ISO brings experts together to develop voluntary, consensus-based international standards to support innovation and address global challenges. ISO was founded in 1947 and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. International standards provide requirements and specifications to ensure products and services are fit for purpose, and help harmonize technical specifications globally to make industry more efficient and break down trade barriers. The process of developing an ISO standard involves a six step process including proposal, preparation, committee review, voting, approval, and publication.

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    INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF

    STANDARDS
    By Nurgiza Tazhibaeva
    WHAT IS A STANDARD?
    A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications,
    guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that
    materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose.
    Overview
     ISO is an independent, non-
    governmental international
    organization with a membership of
    164 national standards bodies. It
    brings together experts to share
    knowledge and develop voluntary,
    consensus-based, market relevant
    International Standards that support
    innovation and provide solutions to
    global challenges.
     The ISO Central Secretariat is based
    in Geneva, Switzerland.
    History of ISO
    ISO began in 1926 as the International Federation of the National
    Standardizing Associations (ISA).
    The ISA with United Nations Standards Coordinating Committee (UNSCC)
    and delegates from 25 countries founded the ISO on 23 February 1947. It
    was one of the first organizations granted general consultative status with
    the United Nations Economic and Social Council
    23 February 1947, for a object of “to facilitate the international
    coordination and unification of industrial standards” , ISO, officially began
    The first ISO General Assembly was organized in Paris in 1949.
    Benefits of ISO
     International Standards bring
    technological, economic and societal
    benefits. They help to harmonize
    technical specifications of products
    and services making industry more
    efficient and breaking down barriers
    to international trade.
     Conformity to International
    Standards helps reassure consumers
    that products are safe, efficient and
    good for the environment.
    Benefits For Business
    International Standards are strategic tools and guidelines to help companies tackle
    some of the most demanding challenges of modern business. They ensure that
    business operations are as efficient as possible, increase productivity and help
    companies access new markets.

    Benefits include:
    Cost savings - International Standards help optimize operations and therefore improve the
    bottom line Benefits For Business
    Enhanced customer satisfaction - International Standards help improve quality, enhance
    customer satisfaction and increase sales
    Access to new markets - International Standards help prevent trade barriers and open up
    global markets
    Increased market share - International Standards help increase productivity and competitive
    advantage Environmental benefits - International Standards help reduce negative impacts on
    the environment
    Process of Standardization
    Decision to develop a Standard:
    Development of new standards in response to sectors and stakeholder’s need.
    Proposal of new item to the technical committee.
    For Development- Proposed item must receive majority of support from
    participating members of technical committee.
    Other Criteria's- Global Relevance, Need of developing countries, Consumers etc.
    Development of a Standard:
    Experts from sectors.
    Representatives can join
    Others organizations can also apply to participate. 
    Six Step Process:
    1) Proposal-
     a) New item proposal is submitted.
    b) Project leader is appointed.
    2) Preparatory-
    a) Working group is formed.
    b) Best working solutions is forwarded to parent committee.
    3) Committee-
    a) 1st working draft is registered by ISO central secretariat.
    b) Draft International Standard- Finalized for submission.
    4) Enquiry-
    a) Circulated for Voting and comments
    b) Final draft international standards.
    5) Approval-
    a) Circulated 
    THANK YOU!

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