What is the Full form of ISO?
The ISO full form is the International Organization for Standardization. It is an international group comprising of delegates from numerous national standards bodies. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) creates standards and recommendations for a number of industries and purposes and publishes technical reports. The organization, which was created on February 23, 1947, promotes worldwide proprietary, industrial, and commercial standards.
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It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and operates in 162 countries. The name ISO is not an abbreviation; it is derived from the Greek word isos, which signifies that if two objects attain the same standard, they must be represented equally.
Origins of ISO
- In the 1920s, ISO began as the International Federation of National Standardizing Associations (ISA). It was discontinued in 1942, during the Second World War.
- After the conflict, however, the newly formed UNSCC (United Nations Standards Coordinating Committee) presented ISA with a proposal to establish a new worldwide standards agency.
- The three official languages of ISO are English with Oxford spelling, French, and Russian.
The benefits of ISO certification
- All selected procedures are quantified, structured, and explained to personnel.
- Training new employees is easier.
- Problems can be identified sooner, and solutions are improved.
- Increases customer loyalty.
- A reasonable understanding of client requirements.
- You have a more trustworthy perspective on your business.
- Suppliers do more than just partner.
- Connectivity expands.
- Staff members gain a deeper understanding of the organization.
- Employee participation is increased.
