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Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations.

What is ISO (International Organization for Standardization)?

The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization develops and publishes worldwide technical, industrial and commercial standards. It is a worldwide organization formed to promote development of standards to facilitate the international carriage and exchange of goods and services. Governs construction specifications for ISO containers.