ISO standards Developed

ISO standards are developed through a consensus-based process that involves input from stakeholders, technical experts, industry representatives, and national standards bodies from around the world. The development process follows a series of stages, ensuring transparency, inclusiveness, and rigor. Here's an overview of how ISO standards are developed:

 

1. Proposal Stage:

   • The process begins with a proposal to develop a new standard or revise an existing one. Proposals can come from various sources, including national standards bodies, industry associations, government agencies, and individual experts. The proposal is typically reviewed by the relevant ISO technical committee or subcommittee to assess its feasibility and relevance.

2. Preparation Stage:

   • If the proposal is accepted, a working group is established to develop the standard. The working group consists of technical experts, industry representatives, and other stakeholders with relevant expertise. The group develops a draft standard based on input from stakeholders, industry practices, scientific research, and existing standards.

3. Committee Draft (CD) Stage:

   • The draft standard is circulated among the members of the technical committee or subcommittee for review and comment. This initial draft, known as the Committee Draft (CD), undergoes thorough scrutiny to identify areas for improvement, clarification, or revision.

4. Draft International Standard (DIS) Stage:

   • After incorporating feedback from the CD stage, the draft standard is revised to address comments and concerns raised by stakeholders. The revised draft, known as the Draft International Standard (DIS), is then circulated for wider review and comment by national standards bodies and other stakeholders worldwide.

5. Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) Stage:

   • Based on feedback received during the DIS stage, further revisions may be made to the draft standard. The revised draft, known as the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS), undergoes a final round of review and approval by the technical committee or subcommittee before publication.

6. Publication Stage:

   • Once approved, the final standard is published by ISO and made available to the public. ISO standards are typically published in multiple official languages and distributed in various formats, including printed copies, electronic documents, and online databases.

7. Implementation and Maintenance:

   • After publication, organizations and stakeholders are encouraged to implement the standard within their operations and practices. ISO periodically reviews and updates standards to ensure their relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with evolving technologies, best practices, and stakeholder needs.

 

Throughout the development process, ISO promotes transparency, openness, and consensus-building among stakeholders to ensure that standards reflect the collective expertise, experience, and perspectives of the global community. Collaboration, cooperation, and active participation are key principles that drive the development of ISO standards.

 

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