International Organization for Standardization: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	ISO • International Standards Organization
Date	1947 - present
Areas Of Involvement	standardization

Topics

European Union United Nations North Atlantic Treaty Organization OPEC Commonwealth World Health Organization International Monetary Fund League of Nations World Trade Organization United Nations Security Council