ISO Focus – July/August 2008

Gold for safety in sports and leisure

ISO Focus, July/August 2008

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Do you like to travel, dive, sail? Find out in the July/August issue of ISO Focus how the implementation of International Standards can give tourists and sportsmen confidence on the safety, quality and performance of these activities, so they can concentrate on the game ahead, and enjoy the experience.

Here, we explore some of the newest ISO standards making their mark around the globe: from requirements for sailing trapeze keeping sailors attached to their boats, to life jackets that might save us from drowning, to treadmills and rowing machines at the gym. This issue looks at some of the areas where ISO standards are already making a difference and at exciting new initiatives like adventure tourism.

The Beijing Olympics are around the corner. In a way, the spirit of standardization is no different from that of this friendly competition, bringing countries together to build consensus and facilitate international interactions and transactions. The issue features an exclusive interview with, Mrs. Chen Lifen, General Manager of Jiangsu Sunshine, a Chinese textile giant, sponsor of the national basketball team, which uses standards to drive its business.

This ISO Focus also brings you the highlights of the workshop on consumers and sustainable energy organized by ISO/COPOLCO in the context of the plenary that marked its 30th anniversary.

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Håkan Murby
ISO President
Standards and sport

Guest view

Mrs. Chen Lifen
Chairman of the Board of Jiangsu Sunshine Group, Ltd.
“The adoption of International Standards for operations and products demonstrates that the company's management, technology and equipment have reached an internationally recognized level of performance.”