ISO Focus - September 2005

Standards for a safer world

ISO Focus, September 2005

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Inspired by the theme of World Standards Day 2005 – Standards for a safer world – the September issue of ISO Focus brings together in a reader-friendly way a portfolio of articles that highlight the extensive array of ISO work related to safety.

Whether viewed on a micro level – helping to protect the health and safety of individuals and communities – or on a macro level – securing information technology systems, communications, international trade, transportation and more – the selected articles demonstrate how globally recognized standards address the safety needs in the home, of employees at work, and citizens at the level of society.

In an exclusive interview in the September issue, CEO and President of Mitsubishi Electric Dr. Tamotsu Nomakuchi highlights the concrete benefits ISO International Standards have brought Mitsubishi Electric and how International Standards can help tackle issues of safety within a huge enterprise.

Comment

Ziva Patir , ISO Vice-President
Securing the safety of our society  

Guest View

Tamotsu Nomakuchi
President and CEO of Mitsubishi

"Standards must be internationally acknowledged, to ensure compatibility and guarantee interoperability. "
Read the full interview (PDF, 180 KB)

Main Focus

Standards for a safer world

• World Standards Day – Standards for a safer world
• Advisory Group on security
• Improved ISO/IEC 17799 heralds new series on information security management systems
• Biometrics: global challenges and customer needs
• Container security seals
• Safer ships: lifesaving and fire protection at sea
• Safe machine operations
• High ambitions for a new robot safety standard
• Providing fire containment standards for today and tomorrow
• Image safety – new biological risks in the IT age
• Consumers depend on safety standards
• Protecting vital sites with new clean fire extinguishing systems
• Management of food safety in the supply chain
• Managing security in the whole supply chain  

Developments and initiatives

• Putting Passion into Practice – the Standard Makers’ third ISO Conference

New this month

• World Trade Report 2005 highlights ISO’s key role
• ISO 9000 and leading agricultural seed researcher and producer

World Scene

• Highlights of events from around the world

ISO Scene

• Highlights of news from ISO