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Important information regarding ISO Meetings during COVID-19
All ISO governance and technical meetings planned until 31 August 2020 must be held virtually or postponed until after that date.
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COVID-19: National resources
This page is dedicated to featuring national resources developed by ISO members to support the fight against COVID-19.
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Reading the tea leaves for a better world
It is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and in times of confinement and stress, there is nothing like a good old cuppa. International Tea Day is designed to promote sustainable production and consumption, and ISO has a bag of standards that can help.
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Getting the right fit for trade on World Metrology Day
Measurement is a key factor in global trade as harmonized measurements mean everyone involved can speak the same language and know they are getting a fair deal. Which is why it is the theme of this year’s World Metrology Day, and many ISO standards play an integral role in making it work.
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When the world stops, standards development keeps moving
Nearly five thousand meetings are held each year somewhere around the world to develop ISO International Standards, bringing together experts from all four corners of the earth. With COVID-19 bringing travel to a standstill, the standards world went completely online, literally overnight. The result: …
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ISOfocus May/June 2020
Creating sustainable cities
As priorities are reassessed in the post-Covid era, this ISOfocus issue brings a renewed interest for sustainable cities.