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Today's state-of-the-art global solutions for CEOs - online publication
This package explains to busy managers the advantages of putting International Standards on the leadership agenda.
The international language of ISO graphical symbols - online publication
A fun, easy-to-read booklet, developed by ISO, to raise awarness about ISO graphical symbols and teach the public to recognize the different meanings behind their various shapes and colours.
More free publications:
- About ISO
- Conformity Assessment
- Consumers
- Governance
- Management Standards
- Standards Development
- Metrology
- Environment
- Information Technologies
About ISO
ISO & food
ISO's solutions for ensuring quality and safety in the food industry are the subject of this brochure which provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help.
ISO & road vehicles
ISO standards share state-of-the-art technology and good practice with the automotive sector worldwide
Out of a current total (December 2011) of nearly 19 000 ISO International Standards for almost all sectors of business and technology, some 900 have been developed for road vehicles and related technologies.
ISO Annual Report 2011
ISO takes an innovative approach to that institution in the life of many organizations - the annual report. The ISO Annual Report 2011, even takes a provocative approach, since the report lays down the challenge, "ISO... so what?"
ISO videos 2
Six new videos (run time 38 to 54 sec) that communicate in less than a minute each the benefits that International Standards provide, helping business, government and society around the world, every day, in the following areas :
Developing countries
- Energy management
- Environment
- Food safety
- Healthcare
- Social responsibility
Rio+20. Forging action from agreement. How ISO standards translate good intentions about sustainability into concrete results
ISO has released a second edition of its brochure for the upcoming Rio+20 summit now including referrals from users and stakeholders on how voluntary ISO International Standards help to achieve the objective of sustainability.
10 good things ISO standards do for SMEs
Managers of small businesses in 10 countries from around the world say how ISO standards contribute to their success.
Developing talent. Catalogue of ISO's technical assistance and training programmes for ISO members
ISO has developed technical assistance and training packages to enable developed and developing country members of ISO to keep up to speed with new developments in the area of international standardization. This catalogue describes these various packages and to whom they are addressed.
ISO Strategic Plan 2011-2015. Solutions to Global Challenges
The route map, via seven key objectives, to the global vision for ISO in 2015: to be the world's leading provider of high quality, globally relevant International Standards through its members and stakeholders.
ISO Action Plan for developing countries 2011-2015
The goal of the Action Plan is to contribute to improving developing countries' economic growth and access to world markets, enhancement of the lives of citizens, fostering innovation and technical progress and achieving sustainable development when considered from each of the economic, environmental and societal perspectives.
ISO videos for general public and for business and government
ISO International Standards build confidence. For today, for tomorrow and for the future.
Today's state-of-the-art global solutions for CEOs
This package explains to busy managers the advantages of putting International Standards on the leadership agenda.
Fast forward - National Standards Bodies in Developing Countries
This publication will help developing countries and countries with economies in transition make optimal use of national standardization infrastructure as a lever for economic development, trading capacity and support for consumer, social and environmental protection. User-friendly introduction and practical tool for people tasked with the establishment, upgrading and management of a national standards body. Prepared jointly by ISO and UNIDO.
ISO - A trusted partner for development donors
This brochure demonstrate how ISO is an efficient and effective partner for creating and implementing technical assistance and training programmes for developing countries.
ISO in figures for the year 2011
How many people have an idea of the size of ISO and its standards development operations? To answer such questions, ISO publishes ISO in figures.
ISO in brief
A four-page introduction to the ISO standardization system, the ISO system's output, ISO's partners and ISO's path forward.
ISO Code of Ethics
ISO Code of Ethics has been approved by ISO Council. It groups principles and commitments that already existed in a number of statutory documents, directives and General Assembly or Council resolutions.
How ISO's technical programme and standards contribute to a sustainable world
The purpose of this brochure is to provide a concise overview of how ISO's technical programme, which has so far produced more than 17 400 International Standards, contribute to a sustainable world.
ISO "animal ads" calendar 2011
What has a series of striking photos and graphics of wildlife got to do with ISO standards? The illustrations, used by ISO in its series of "animal ads" to promote standards and related publications, have been compiled by the organization as a calendar for 2011.
Conformity Assessment
ISO and conformity assessment
A four-page introduction to the benefits of conformity assessment for suppliers, consumers and regulators, and for trade in general.
Building trust - The Conformity Assessment Toolbox
A comprehensive, user-friendly handbook covering all aspects of conformity assessment and its role in international trade, and will be useful for business managers, regulators and consumer representatives. It is the latest in a series of joint publications issued by ISO and UNIDO.
Metrology, standardization and conformity assessment - Building an infrastructure for sustainable development
A four page introduction that shows how metrology, standardization and conformity assessment are the three pillars of knowledge for developing a technical infrastructure, and there by enabling sustainable development and full participation in international trade and how they are linked together.
Information on REMCO, the ISO Committee on reference materials
This publication will facilitate the awareness of REMCO's work and its deliverables. It is intended to help reference material producers from the public and private sector, accreditation bodies at national and international level, national metrology institutes and regional/global metrology bodies, customers of reference materials and regulatory authorities.
Consumers
Involving consumers - Why and how. Practical guidance for standards development bodies
This brochure provides national standards bodies and other standards development organizations with practical guidance on achieving consumer participation in standardization. It covers why and when to engage consumers, the added value of their participation, how to organize it effectively and what it means to be a consumer representative.
ISO and the consumer
A brief explanation of why and how ISO solicits consumers' views in its standardization work, the favourable impact that consumer involvement has had on ISO's activities, the benefits consumers stand to gain from the standardization process and how they help ISO look towards the future.
How ISO/IEC Guides add value to international standards
This brochure gives an overview of joint guides that are of wide general interest. Although primarily developed to help standards writers take into account the needs of stakeholders such as consumers, the guides contain useful information for people not involved in standards work, such as designers, product manufacturers, service providers, retail chains, testing laboratories, regulators and associations representing the interests of consumers, the disabled, children and senior citizens, in addition to environmentalists, academics and their students.
The international language of ISO graphical symbols
A fun, easy-to-read booklet, developed by ISO, to raise awarness about ISO graphical symbols and teach the public to recognize the different meanings behind their various shapes and colours.
Your voice matters - Why consumers need to participate in standards- making... and how to get involved
Provides a good basic introduction to how standards at all levels can improve from consumers' input in their development, and why it is so important for consumers to participate actively in the standards-making process. This brochure describes the role of consumer representatives in ISO workand lists the particular benefits (fitness for purpose, safety features,environmental protection, etc.) to standards of consumer participation. It contains useful information and actual examples where consumers' participation have favourably influenced standards for products.
Addressing the needs of older persons and people with disabilities in standardization work
Information on the policy statement developed by the ISO Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) and approved by the ISO and IEC Councils.
Governance
Metrology, standardization and conformity assessment - Building an infrastructure for sustainable development
A four page introduction that shows how metrology, standardization and conformity assessment are the three pillars of knowledge for developing a technical infrastructure, and there by enabling sustainable development and full participation in international trade and how they are linked together.
International Classification for Standards (ICS)
Serves as a structure for catalogues of international, regional and national standards and other normative documents, and as a basis for standing-order systems.
Management Standards
Environmental management - The ISO 14000 family of International Standards
The brochure provides a basic introduction to the ISO 14000 family of standards, gives a concise idea of how they have evolved to provide comprehensive solutions to the range of environmental challenges facing business, government and society today and points out that the ISO 14000 standards not only provide environmental benefits, but also significant tangible economic benefits.
Rio+20. Forging action from agreement. How ISO standards translate good intentions about sustainability into concrete results
ISO has released a second edition of its brochure for the upcoming Rio+20 summit now including referrals from users and stakeholders on how voluntary ISO International Standards help to achieve the objective of sustainability.
Win the energy challenge with ISO 50001
ISO 50001 establishes a framework for industrial plants; commercial, institutional, or governmental facilities; or entire organizations to manage energy. Targeting broad applicability across national economic sectors, it is estimated that the standard could influence up to 60 % of the world's energy use.
ISO International Standards practical tools for addressing climate change
This brochure describe how ISO standards offer practical tools for addressing climate change at four levels :
- Monitoring climate change;
- Quantifying GHG emissions and communicating on environmental impacts;
- Promoting good practice in environmental management and design;
- Opening world markets for enery efficient technologes.
Social responsibility - ISO 26000 project overview
This brochure provides answers to questions such as :
How did the project come about? How does ISO 26000 relate to existing SR work? Who developed ISO 26000?
Social responsibility - Discovering ISO 26000
This brochure gives a resume of the contents of ISO 26000 a basic understanding of the standard and what it can help organizations to achieve.
Social responsibility : 7 core subjects
An A2 poster showing the seven core subjects of social responsibility
Social responsibility - Schematic overview of ISO 26000
An A2 poster showing a schematic overview of ISO 26000
Selection and use of the ISO 9000 family of standards
The brochure provides an overview of the standards in the ISO 9000 family and demonstrates how, collectively, they form a basis for continual improvement and business excellence. In addition to user examples, it includes sections on the following topics: description of the ISO 9000 core series standards; step-by-step process for implementing a quality management system; maintaining benefits and continual improvement; future of the ISO 9000 family.
Quality management principles
This document introduces the eight quality management principles on which the quality management system standards of the revised ISO 9000:2000 series are based. These principles can be used by senior management as a framework to guide their organizations towards improved performance.
The Kids' ISO 14000 Programme
This brochure provides the background, scope and ambitions of a Programme created and operated by the Japanese non-profit organization ArTech, that ISO is supporting and promoting, which seeks to develop environmental awareness among children and young people. By drawing on the organizing principle of the ISO 14000 environmental management system standards in their homes and communities, this Programme enables them to develop a proactive attitude to environmental issues and to learn from their own experience that their actions can have a beneficial impact on the environment.
Standards Development
Guidance for ISO liaison organizations - Engaging stakeholders and building consensus
This brochure aims to help liaison organizations in the continual improvement of the processes employed by ISO and its partners to develop International Standards that provide benefits for business, government and society.
Guidance for national standards bodies - Engaging stakeholders and building consensus
This brochure aims to help national standards bodies in the continual improvement of the processes employed by ISO and its partners to develop International Standards that provide benefits for business, government and society.
Building linkages for export success
This ISO/ITC handbook is designed for those in national standards bodies, trade promotion organizations and government agencies supporting international trade to show the advantages of closer collaboration to assist exporters in their country.
International standards and "private standards"
This brochure clarify the distinctions between international standards of the type developed by the ISO system, using well described and accepted principles and disciplines, and "private" standards developed by industry consortia and potentially other groupings.
Standards work on the Web: the ISO solutions
This publication is designed to help national standards bodies take advantage of the possibilities offered by information and communication technologies (ICT). It gives advice and guidance, suggests procedures and provides information on practical tools needed by NSBs to support their standardization activities and includes an overview of ISO eServices
Financing NSBs
Financial Sustainability for National Standards Bodies. This publication provide further information on activities, services and financing approaches for NSBs. Is the latest in a series of books developed by ISO targeting developing countries and transition economies.
My ISO job - Guidance for delegates and experts
This brochure offers delegates and experts a quick reference to the ISO system and its processes.
Fast forward - National Standards Bodies in Developing Countries
This publication will help developing countries and countries with economies in transition make optimal use of national standardization infrastructure as a lever for economic development, trading capacity and support for consumer, social and environmental protection. User-friendly introduction and practical tool for people tasked with the establishment, upgrading and management of a national standards body. Prepared jointly by ISO and UNIDO.
How ISO/IEC Guides add value to international standards
This brochure gives an overview of joint guides that are of wide general interest. Although primarily developed to help standards writers take into account the needs of stakeholders such as consumers, the guides contain useful information for people not involved in standards work, such as designers, product manufacturers, service providers, retail chains, testing laboratories, regulators and associations representing the interests of consumers, the disabled, children and senior citizens, in addition to environmentalists, academics and their students.
Joining in. Participating in International Standardization
This publication describes active and effective participation in international standardization. It is intended as a primer to the Enhanced Participation Course, and expands on the basic information given in the booket My ISO Job.
Using and referencing ISO and IEC standards for technical regulations
This document was developped by ISO and the IEC to convey to regulators the benefits of choosing to use and reference ISO and IEC standards for regulations and to demonstrate that doing so can support good regulatory practice.
Copyright, standards and the Internet
The purpose of this brochure is to help users and customers of ISO and IEC International Standards and their national versions to benefit form the new opportunities provided by the availability of standards over the Internet without falling into the traps of copyright infringement and abuse of intellectual properties.
Supporting stakeholders - Disseminating ISO Documents to National Mirror Committees
The ISO Central Secretariat has implemented a new, fully reliable, cost-effective, automated service that allows ISO members to disseminate all types of ISO committee documents within minutes to their national stakeholders. This brochure describes how the service works and what ISO members need to do to implement it for the benefit of their stakeholders.
International Classification for Standards (ICS)
Serves as a structure for catalogues of international, regional and national standards and other normative documents, and as a basis for standing-order systems.
Metrology
Metrology, standardization and conformity assessment - Building an infrastructure for sustainable development
A four page introduction that shows how metrology, standardization and conformity assessment are the three pillars of knowledge for developing a technical infrastructure, and there by enabling sustainable development and full participation in international trade and how they are linked together.
ENVIRONMENT
ISO & water
ISO's solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of this brochure which provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help.
Rio+20. Forging action from agreement. How ISO standards translate good intentions about sustainability into concrete results
ISO has released a second edition of its brochure for the upcoming Rio+20 summit now including referrals from users and stakeholders on how voluntary ISO International Standards help to achieve the objective of sustainability.
GHG schemes addressing climate change - How ISO standards help
Against the background of a proliferation of greenhouse gas (GHG) programmes launched to tackle climate change, ISO seeks to bring clarity with this brochure which proves an overview of the different schemes and describes the practical role that GHG metrics standards such as ISO 14064 can play.
Environmental management - The ISO 14000 family of International Standards
The brochure provides a basic introduction to the ISO 14000 family of standards, gives a concise idea of how they have evolved to provide comprehensive solutions to the range of environmental challenges facing business, government and society today and points out that the ISO 14000 standards not only provide environmental benefits, but also significant tangible economic benefits.
ISO International Standards practical tools for addressing climate change
This brochure describe how ISO standards offer practical tools for addressing climate change at four levels :
- Monitoring climate change;
- Quantifying GHG emissions and communicating on environmental impacts;
- Promoting good practice in environmental management and design;
- Opening world markets for enery efficient technologes.
INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGIES
The force multiplier for ICT innovation
The 24-page brochure explains how ICT standards developed by ISO/IEC JTC 1 are absolutely essential to the interoperability of different component parts and products from different manufacturers.
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