International Organisation for Standardisation Latest News
Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of the subcommittee of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) ‘Space Systems and Operations’ (ISO TC 20 / SC 14) at New Delhi.
About International Organisation for Standardisation
- It is an international nongovernmental organization established in 1947 and made up of national standards bodies.
- It is made up of members from the national standards bodies of 177 countries.
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
Functions of ISO
- The ISO plays a role in facilitating world trade by providing common standards of safety, reliability, and quality.
- It develops and publishes standards for a vast range of products, materials, and processes.
- It publishes technical reports, technical specifications, publicly available specifications, technical corrigenda, and guides.
Governance of International Organisation for Standardisation
- General Assembly: It is the overarching organ and ultimate authority of the organization.
- ISO Council: It is the core governance body of the organization and reports to the General Assembly. It meets three times a year and is made up of 21 member bodies
- Technical Management Board : The management of the technical work is taken care of by the Technical Management Board, which reports to Council.
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Last updated on May, 2026
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