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What is a standard?

A standard is a document that provides requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. We published over 21000 International Standards that can be purchased from the ISO store or from our members.

What are the benefits of ISO International Standards?

ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors, and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.

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ISO standards in action

We also have information about how ISO standards work in the real world. For example, ISO Standards in action: Water explains how ISO standards help solve the global water challenge.

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How to find a standard?

ISO has over 21000 International Standards covering almost all aspects of technology and business. All standards can be found in the ISO store.

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Popular standards

ISO 9000 - Quality management

Make sure your products and services meet customers' needs with this family of standards.

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ISO 14000 - Environmental management

Improve your environmental performance with this family of standards.

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ISO 45001 - Occupational Health and Safety

Reduce workplace risks and create safer working environments.

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ISO/IEC 27001 - Information security

Ensure your organization's information is secure with this family of standards.

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ISO 26000 - Social responsibility

Help your organization to operate in a socially responsible way with this standard.

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ISO 50001 - Energy management

Make energy savings and help make your organization more efficient with this standard.

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ISO 3166 - Country codes

Avoid confusion when referring to countries and their subdivisions with this standard.

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ISO 4217 - Currency codes

Avoid confusion when referring to world currencies with this standard.

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ISO 639 - Language codes

Describe languages in an internationally accepted way with this standard.

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ISO 22000 - Food safety management

Inspire confidence in your food products with this family of standards.

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ISO 20121 - Sustainable events

Manage the social, economic and environmental impacts of your event with this standard.

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ISO 13485 - Medical devices

Manage quality throughout the life cycle of a medical device.

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ISO 31000 - Risk management

Manage risks that could be negative for your company’s performance with this standard.

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ISO 37001 - Anti-bribery management systems

Prevent, detect and address bribery.

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ISO 8601 - Date and time format

Use an internationally accepted way to represent dates and times.

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