What is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

The International Organization for Standardization (English: International Organization for Standardization, ISO for short) was established on February 23, 1947. It is an international standard-setting organization that formulates international standards for industry and commerce worldwide.

The organization known today as ISO began in 1926 with the International Federation of the National Standards Association (ISA). It was in 1942
More information: List of ISO standards
because
  1. The abbreviation "ISO" of the International Organization for Standardization is derived from the Greek isos, meaning "identity". Not an abbreviation for its English or French name.

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