Šta znači ISO i šta je ISO standard? ISO STANDARDI SRBIJA

What does ISO mean and what is the ISO standard?

What does ISO mean?

ISO is an acronym for the International Organization for Standardization, which consists of a network of national institutes in 167 countries and is the largest global institution for the development of standards, based in Geneva.

As one of the oldest non-governmental international organizations, it has enabled cooperation and trade between people and companies around the world.

Since ISO is a non-governmental organization and does not have the authority to impose the implementation of standards, it also does not create regulations or laws. However, countries can decide to adopt ISO standards, especially in areas such as health, safety, and environmental impact, as legally mandatory or reference them in regulations. Although ISO standards are voluntary, they have become a market requirement, such as the ISO 9001 series of standards.

ISO works closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which is responsible for the standardization of electrical equipment.

ISO and IEC members participate in the development of international standards through technical committees. All international standards are developed in accordance with the rules laid out in the ISO/IEC directives. The main task of the joint technical committee is to draft the standard. The drafts of international standards that are adopted by the joint technical committees are sent to national bodies for voting. After the vote, at least 75% of members must vote positively for the draft to be published as an international standard.

What is an ISO standard?

A standard is a document that defines rules, guidelines, or characteristics for activities or their outcomes (products/services) to achieve an optimal level of organization.

Standards have a significant positive impact on many aspects of our lives. They ensure desired characteristics of products/services, such as quality, positive environmental impact, reliability, safety, efficiency, and interchangeability. When products, systems, machines, and devices work well and safely, it is usually because they meet the requirements of standards. However, we would quickly notice if standards did not exist. Products would be of poor quality, unreliable, dangerous, or incompatible with the equipment we already use.

International standards are strategic tools and provide guidelines to help companies tackle the most demanding challenges of modern business. They aim to ensure that business operations are as efficient as possible, increase productivity, and help companies access new markets.

The process of implementing and certifying ISO standards is carried out independently by external implementation bodies and accredited independent certification bodies. Therefore, a company or organization cannot be certified by the International Organization for ISO.

Benefits of ISO standards:

  • Business optimization
  • Increased customer satisfaction
  • Improved product quality
  • Increased sales
  • Access to new markets
  • Increased productivity
  • Competitive advantage
  • Reduced negative environmental impact

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