What does ISO mean in UNCLASSIFIED

ISO stands for International Standards Organisation. It is an independent, non-governmental international organisation that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety and efficiency of products, services and systems.

The primary purpose of ISO is to provide an international framework of standards for organisations to follow, which helps them deliver safe, efficient and consistent products and services.

ISO uses committees made up of experts from a range of industries to create standards that can be voluntarily adopted by organizations across the world in order to improve their operations.

There are many ways to become involved with the development of standards at ISO. The simplest way is to register on the official website and join a committee discussing a particular standard you would like to contribute to.

No, participation in ISO activities is completely voluntary; Organisations may choose whether or not they adopt any given standard.

No, all published International Standards are available free of charge from their official website. You may also be able purchase hard copies if required.

Depending on what sector your company operates in, it may be beneficial or even essential for your organisation to hold certification fromISO in order achieve certain accreditations or legal compliance objectives. This decision should be made based on your own assessment of the benefits it may bring and consultation with relevant industry bodies if required.

Yes - Adopting recognised standards can help demonstrate corporate responsibility, boost customer confidence in your product or service and encourage innovation within your organisation as well as helping you stay competitive within your industry sector.