International Organization for Standardization

Standards organization

The International Organization for Standardization is an

international standard-setting body composed of
representatives from various national standards
organizations. 

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: February 23, 1947, London, United Kingdom

Founders: Fédération internationale des associations

nationales de normalisation, more

Type: Non-governmental organization

International Standards make things work. They give

world-class specifications for products, services and
systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. They
are instrumental in facilitating international trade.

ISO 11107:2009 –Recreational diving services

More than 21000 international standards

163 member countries

150 – FTE
 ISO 9000 Series standards
The ISO 9000 family contains these standards:
 ISO 9001:2015: Quality management systems -
Requirements
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 ISO 9000:2015: Quality management systems -
Fundamentals and vocabulary (definitions)
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 ISO 9004:2009: Quality management systems –
Managing for the sustained success of an
organization (continuous improvement)
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 ISO 19011:2011: Guidelines for auditing
management systems