ISO
has 162 national members, out of the 206
total countries in the world. ISO has three membership categories:
has 162 national members, out of the 206
total countries in the world. ISO has three membership categories:
·
Member bodies are national bodies considered the most representative standards body in
each country. These are the only members of ISO that have voting rights.
Member bodies are national bodies considered the most representative standards body in
each country. These are the only members of ISO that have voting rights.
·
Correspondent members are countries that do not have their own standards organization. These
members are informed about ISO’s work, but do not participate in standards
promulgation.
Correspondent members are countries that do not have their own standards organization. These
members are informed about ISO’s work, but do not participate in standards
promulgation.
·
Subscriber members are countries with small economies. They pay reduced membership fees,
but can follow the development of standards.
Subscriber members are countries with small economies. They pay reduced membership fees,
but can follow the development of standards.
Participating
members are called “P” members, as opposed to observing members, who
are called “O” members.
members are called “P” members, as opposed to observing members, who
are called “O” members.
ISO
is a voluntary organization whose members are recognized authorities on
standards, each one representing one country. Members meet annually at a
General Assembly to discuss ISO’s strategic objectives. The organization is
coordinated by a Central Secretariat based in Geneva. A
Council with a rotating membership of 20 member bodies provides guidance and
governance, including setting the Central Secretariat’s annual budget. The
Technical Management Board is responsible for over 250 technical committees,
who develop the ISO standards
is a voluntary organization whose members are recognized authorities on
standards, each one representing one country. Members meet annually at a
General Assembly to discuss ISO’s strategic objectives. The organization is
coordinated by a Central Secretariat based in Geneva. A
Council with a rotating membership of 20 member bodies provides guidance and
governance, including setting the Central Secretariat’s annual budget. The
Technical Management Board is responsible for over 250 technical committees,
who develop the ISO standards