ISO: Global standards for trusted goods and services
Standards define what great looks like, setting consistent benchmarks for businesses and consumers alike — ensuring reliability, building trust, and simplifying choices.
Making lives easier, safer and better.
Guidelines for contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Find out how the ISO/UNDP guidelines for the SDGs help organizations across all sectors make a positive, tangible impact to accelerate SDG progress.
What can standards do for you?
International standards ensure that the products and services you use daily are safe, reliable, and of high quality. They also guide businesses in adopting sustainable and ethical practices, helping to create a future where your purchases not only perform excellently but also safeguard our planet. In essence, standards seamlessly blend quality with conscience, enhancing your everyday experiences and choices.
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Discover how conformity with a standard is assessed by certification bodies and others.
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ISO: the International Organization for Standardization
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. From climate change and healthcare, to quality management and artificial intelligence, our mission is to make lives easier, safer and better – for everyone, everywhere.
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World-first international guidelines empower businesses and organizations to fast-track SDG success
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