What are the organizations that produce standards around the world?!!

Part (I)

General Introduction:

  At the beginning of this map of the world, and of course it is difficult to talk about all the countries in the world with regard to the production standards. Where the number of countries in the world, about 193 countries and 7 continents, conglomerates combine different countries or continents mutual relations and common. These clusters could be targets economic, political or social .. Etc..

   Well, I'll talk in this article about the most Popular organizations, engaged in the production standards at the international level, the level of the continents, and at the State level. (I give you examples and briefly information about these organizations). Together we follow with interest the rest of the article:

First, the level of International Organizations:

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer of voluntary International Standards. International Standards give state of the art specifications for products, services and good practice, helping to make industry more efficient and effective. Developed through global consensus, they help to break down barriers to international trade.

ISO's  History:
 

In 1949, ISO moves into offices in a small, private house in Geneva. In the early 1950 s the Central Secretariat has 5 members of staff. ISO's first standard, In 1951, the first ISO standard (called Recommendations at this time), ISO/R 1:1951 Standard reference temperature for industrial length measurements, is published. Since then, the standard has been updated numerous times and is now ISO 1:2002 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Standard reference temperature for geometrical product specification. 

The ISO Journal,Since its creation ISO has published monthly information about its technical committees, the standards published and administrative changes to the organization and its members.  This is the cover of the ISO Journal from May 1952. 

ISO General Assembly - Stockholm, In 1955, ISO members gather in Stockholm for the 3rd General Assembly. At the beginning of 1955, ISO has 35 members and 68 standards (called recommendations). Henry St Leger is the Secretary General.

SI - International System of Units, In 1960, ISO publishes the standard ISO 31 on quantities and units (which has since been replaced by ISO 80 000). and ISO 31 is based on SI (Système international d'unités). The SI sets out one unit for each quantity, for example, the metre for distance and the second for time. The objective of the SI system is to reach world-wide uniformity in units of measurement. Now ISO 80 000 sets out these units and how to use them.

ISO and developing countries, During the 1960s ISO works to include more developing countries in its International Standardization work. In 1961 it establishes DEVCO, a committee for developing country matters, and in 1968 introduces Correspondent membership. This allows developing countries to be informed of International Standardization work without the full costs of ISO membership.  Correspondent membership continues to be a popular option for many countries today. At the start of 2012, ISO had 49 correspondent members. In 1968, ISO publishes its first standard on freight containers. Freight and packaging is one of the areas where ISO has been particularly active, changing the way goods travel across the world.  And The end of 'technical nationalism' In 1969 Olle Sturen becomes Secretary General of ISO. In one of his first speeches he says International Standardization is the end of 'technical nationalism'. 

Environment on the agenda, In 1971, ISO creates its first two technical committees in the environmental field: Air quality and Water quality. Today, these committees have been joined by other groups of environmental experts focusing on many subjects including soil quality, environmental management and renewable energy.

An international focus. During the 1970s, ISO's Secretary General Olle Sturen focuses on turning ISO into a truly international organization. While ISO's members come from all over the world, in the early 1970s relatively few are fully active in the development of International Standards. Sturen's visits to members result in active participation from countries such as Australia, Japan and China. The Central Secretariat also reflects this international feel, with an average of 25 nationalities represented.

In 1986, Lawrence D. Eicher takes over as Secretary General. Sadly, Eicher passed away in 2002 while still serving as ISO Secretary General. The Lawrence D. Eicher award for excellence in standardization has been set up in his memory.

 ISO 9000 family. In 1987, ISO publishes its first quality management standard. Standards in the ISO 9000 family have gone on to become some of the most well known and best selling standards. ISO goes digital In 1995, ISO launches its first website. ISO 14001. In 1996, ISO launches its environmental management system standard, ISO 14001. The standard provides tools for companies and organizations to help them identify and control their environmental impact.

New leadership - New technologies. In 2003, Alan Bryden is appointed Secretary General. Under his 5 year term, ISO expands its work to cover new technologies such as nanotechnology and biofuels. Bryden also actively supports ISO's work on social responsibility, which leads to the launch of ISO 26000 in 2010. Information security. In 2005, ISO and IEC's joint technical committee JTC1 launches ISO/IEC 27001, a management system standard on information security. As businesses become increasingly reliant on information technology, securing the system and minimizing risks is ever more important. ISO 27001:2005 has become one of ISO's most popular standards.  ISO's new offices. In 2007, ISO moves to its current offices in La Voie Creuse, Geneva.  Today the Central Secretariat employs almost 150 people, a significant increase from the staff of 5 in the early 1950s. ISO goes to Hollywood. In 2008, ISO, ITU and IEC are congratulated with an Emmy Award for their work in producing an advanced video coding standard.

In 2009, ISO's current Secretary General Rob Steele is appointed. ISO takes on a new mission to be simpler, faster, better - to cut down standards development time and to better serve the needs of today's society. ISO 26000. In 2010, ISO 26000, the International Standard providing guidelines for social responsibility, is launched. The working group that developed ISO 26000 is one of the largest and most diverse groups to develop an ISO standard. The resulting document is truly multi-stakeholder.

ISO Today. At the start of 2012, ISO has 163 members and has a total of over 19 000 standards. Today, ISO International Standards cover almost all aspects of technology and business. The breakdown of ISO standards at the end of 2011 shows a wide variety of technical sectors and subjects.

Structure and governance

ISO is an independent, non-governmental organization made up of members from the national standards bodies of 164 countries. Our members play a vital role in how we operate, meeting once a year for a General Assembly that decides our strategic objectives. We have a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system. Operations at the Central Secretariat are directed by the Secretary General.

The General Assembly. The General Assembly is the ultimate authority for our work. This annual meeting is attended by our members and our Principal Officers, including the President, the Vice-President (policy), the Vice President (technical management), the Vice-President (finance), the Treasurer and the Secretary General.

The ISO Council

The ISO Council takes care of most governance issues. It meets twice a year and is made up of 20 member bodies, the ISO Officers and the Chairs of Policy Development Committees (CASCO, COPOLCO, DEVCO). Membership to the Council is open to all member bodies and rotates to make sure it is representative of the member community.

Under the Council are a number of bodies that provide guidance and management on specific issues.

•  CASCO - provides guidance on conformity assessments
• COPOLCO - provides guidance on consumer issues
• DEVCO - provides guidance on matters related to developing countries
• Council Standing Committees - advise on financial and strategic matters
• Ad hoc Advisory Committees - can be established to advance the goals and strategic objectives of the organization.

Technical Management Board. The management of the technical work is taken care of by the Technical Management Board. This body is also responsible for the technical committees that lead standard development and any strategic advisory boards created on technical matters.

ISO Central Secretariat. The General Assembly and the Council map out ISO’s strategic direction. However, day to day operations are run by the Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. The Central Secretariat is under the direction of the Secretary General, who is also one of our Principal Officers.

Summary.

After we reviewed the definition of the ISO organization, and history great. In addition to the organizational structure of this international organization in the field of standardization. Privy to say about it organization deserves all appreciation and respect to all of these efforts, which contributed to the progress of the industrial and service organizations of different kinds in terms of the size of the organization to be the leading organizations in the world. 

Thank ISO and wait for you more work and cooperation in achieving the well-being of developing countries and their right to become the states with the production of high quality by following more than applying the criteria of World Records.

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Now to the second part of the article to talk about (standardization organizations at the continental level).

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