International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

	Website:	www.iso.ch
	Country:	Switzerland

Keywords selection : "The source of ISO 9000 and more than 13 700 International Standards for business, government and society. A network of national standards institutes from 145 countries working in partnershi
Description: "The source of ISO 9000 and more than 13 700 International Standards for business, government and society. A network of national standards institutes from 145 countries working in partnership with international organizations, governments, industry, business and consumer representatives. A bridge between public and private sectors. Standards are documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. For example, the format of the credit cards, phone cards, and ""smart"" cards that have become commonplace is derived from an ISO International Standard. Adhering to the standard, which defines such features as an optimal thickness (0,76 mm), means that the cards can be used worldwide. International Standards thus contribute to making life simpler, and to increasing the reliability and effectivenes