The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent, non-governmental international organization with a membership of 162 national standards bodies and It is the world's largest developer of voluntary international standards for quality, safety, security and efficiency. 

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Use of the standards aids in the creation of products and services that are safe, reliable and of good quality. The standards help businesses increase productivity while minimizing errors and waste. By enabling products from different markets to be directly compared, they facilitate companies in entering new markets and assist in the development of global trade on a fair basis. The standards also serve to safeguard consumers and the end-users of products and services, ensuring that certified products conform to the minimum standards set internationally.