ISO in general
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The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental organization that develops and publishes voluntary international standards to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. It was founded in 1946 and has members from 162 countries. ISO follows a consensus-based process to develop standards through technical committees with experts from member countries. Popular ISO standards cover areas like quality management, information security, environmental management, and more. Certification to standards is performed by external certification bodies, not ISO directly.
ISO in general
- 1. International Organization for Standardization When the world agrees Presentation By Kumuda J
- 2. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HISTORY ISO STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE ISO PARTNERS ISO MEMBERSHIP ISO STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT POPULAR STANDARDS CERTIFICATION AND CONFORMITY ISO PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCTS BENEFITS OF ISO STANDARDS
- 3. INTRODUCTION ISO is an Independent, Non-governmental organization that develops and publishes the International Standards. ISO is derived from the Greek word ‘isos’, which means ‘equal’. International Standards give world-class specifications For Products, Services and Systems To ensure Quality, Safety and Efficiency. It says, “Whatever the country, whatever the language, we are always ISO”.
- 4. ISO covers almost every Industry Technology Food Safety Agriculture Healthcare and many more ISO International Standards impact everyone, everywhere.
- 5. ISO develops documents Requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics To ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose Which provide Which can be used consistently
- 6. HISTORY The ISO story began in 1946 when delegates from 25 countries met at the Institute of Civil Engineers in London and decided to create a new international organization ‘to facilitate the international coordination and unification of industrial standards’. On 23 February 1947 the new organization, ISO, officially began operations. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. Since then, it has published 22025 International Standards (As per on 2nd Feb, 2018) covering almost all aspects of technology, manufacturing and business. Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges.
- 7. ISO STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE General Assembly ISO Council Technical Management Board ISO is made up of members from 162 countries. The members play a vital role in how ISO operates. Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, coordinates the system and runs day-to-day operations, overseen by the Secretary General.
- 8. • It is the important organ and ultimate authority of the Organization. • It is an annual meeting attended by its members and Principal Officers. GENERAL ASSEMBLY • The management of the technical work is taken care of by TMB, which reports to Council. • It is responsible for the Technical Committees that lead standard development on technical matters. Technical Management Board (TMB)
- 9. It is the core governance body of the Organization and reports to the General Assembly. It meets three times a year It is made up of 20 member bodies ISO Officers and Policy Development Committees - CASCO, COPOLCO and DEVCO. Membership to the ISO Council is open to all member bodies and rotates to make sure it is representative of the member community. CASCO-ISO's Committee on Conformity Assessment COPOLCO-ISO's Committee on Consumer Policy DEVCO-A committee to support developing countries ISO COUNCIL
- 10. In addition, ISO Council also contains the following committees. President’s Committee It advises Council on matters decided by Council. The members of the President’s Committee are the ISO Officers Council Standing Committees- They address matters related to Finance (CSC/FIN), Strategy and policy (CSP/SP), Nominations for governance positions (CSC/NOM), Oversight of the Organization’s governance practices (CSE/OVE). Advisory Groups- Provide advice on matters related to ISO’s commercial policy (CPAG) Information Technology (ITSAG).
- 11. ISO PARTNERS It works closely with two other International Standards development organizations- the International Electro technical Commission (IEC) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) It also has a close relationship with the World Trade Organization (WTO) which particularly appreciates the contribution of International Standards to reducing technical barriers to trade. In total, ISO collaborates with over 700 international, regional and national organizations. These organizations take part in the standard development process as well as sharing expertise and best practices.
- 12. ISO MEMBERSHIP ISO is a network of national standards bodies that represent ISO in their country. Example: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India Today, ISO has members from 162 countries and 777 Technical Committees (TC) and Sub-committees to take care of standards development. ISO members are the foremost standards organizations in their countries and there is only one member per country. Each member represents ISO in its country. Individuals or companies cannot become ISO members.
- 13. There are three member categories, each enjoying different levels access and influence over the ISO system. This helps ISO in recognizing the different needs and capacities of each member. Member Categories of ISO Full members Influence ISO standards development by participating and voting in ISO technical and policy meetings. They sell and adopt ISO International Standards nationally. Correspondent members Observe the development of ISO standards and strategy by attending ISO technical and policy meetings as observers. They can sell and adopt ISO International Standards nationally. Subscriber members Keep up to date on ISO’s work but cannot participate in it. They do not sell or adopt ISO International Standards nationally.
- 14. Like a symphony, it takes a lot of people working together to develop a standard. The experts from a technical committee are responsible for a specific subject area. They begin the process with the development of a draft that meets a specific market need. This is then shared for commenting and further discussion. The voting process is the key to consensus. If that’s achieved then the draft is on its way to becoming an ISO standard. If agreement isn’t reached then the draft will be modified further, and voted on again. From first proposal to final publication, developing a standard usually takes about 3 years. To access the flowchart for the development of Standards by ISO, go to https://www.iso.org/developing-standards.html ISO Standards Development
- 15. Key Principles In Standard Development ISO standards respond to a need in the market They are based on global expert opinion They are developed through a multi-stakeholder process They are based on a consensus
- 16. POPULAR STANDARDS ISO/IEC 17025 testing and calibration laboratories Testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non- standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods. ISO 9001 Quality management The standards provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved. ISO/IEC 27001 Information security management This helps our organization to manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details or information entrusted to us by third parties.
- 17. ISO 14001 Environmental management ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety ISO 26000 Social responsibility ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management systems ISO 50001 Energy management Other Popular Standards
- 18. CERTIFICATION & CONFORMITY Certification – the provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements. Certification can be a useful tool to add reliability, by demonstrating that our product or service meets the expectations of our customers. ISO develop International Standards, such as ISO 90001, ISO 140001, but are not involved in their certification and do not issue certificates. This is performed by external certification bodies, thus a company or organization cannot be certified by ISO. Hence, Certification is also known as third party conformity assessment.
- 19. Conformity assessment involves a set of processes that show our product, service or system meets the requirements of a standard. Benefits of Conformity Assessment: It provides consumers and other stakeholders with added confidence. It gives your company a competitive edge. It helps regulators ensure that health, safety or environmental conditions are met. ISO's Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) develops standards and addresses issues related to conformity assessment. CASCO has also produced a number of standards related to the certification process, which are used by certification bodies.
- 20. Main forms of Conformity Assessment Testing Certification Inspection It is the determination of one or more of an object or product’s characteristics and is usually performed by a laboratory. Inspection describes the regular checking of a product to make sure it meets specified criteria. The provision by an independent body of written assurance (a certificate) that the product, service or system in question meets specific requirements.
- 21. ISO PUBLICATIONS AND PRODUCTS ISO has published 22025 International Standards, which we can buy from its members or the ISO Store. ISO Store provides International Standards, guidelines, Standards catalogue, collections and checklists. We can also find publications designed to help us better understand how standards work and how to apply them, many of which can be downloaded free. ISO produces a number of supporting documents and products. We can browse the different categories or view the full list in ISO homepage.
- 22. BENEFITS OF ISO STANDARDS A strategic tool for any size of business reduce costs satisfy consumers open access to new markets improve environmental performance As a road-map to better regulation It provides a strong basis for the development of national and international regulation which helps to save time and reduce barriers to international trade.
- 23. Better business, better regulation, better products and services Regulators and governments count on ISO standards to help develop better regulation, knowing they have a sound basis thanks to the involvement of globally-established experts. With International Standards on air, water and soil quality, on emissions of gases and radiation, and environmental aspects of products, they protect the health of the planet and people, beyond bringing economic benefits. Addressing all these and more, International Standards mean that consumers can have confidence that their products are safe, reliable and of good quality.
- 24. Next Presentation is about ISO 9000 - Quality Management REFERENCE- https://www.iso.org/