ISO Profile Banner
ISO Profile
ISO

@isostandards

72,381
Followers
332
Following
1,877
Media
9,582
Statuses

Making lives easier, safer and better. Bringing people together to develop International Standards. 🌍 Follow our SG @isosecgen #climatestandards

Geneva, Switzerland
Joined July 2009
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
BREAKING NEWS: Final draft of #ISO45001 (occupational health and safety) approved by 93% of votes! Publication expected March 2018.
Tweet media one
6
225
231
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Happy #WorldStandardsDay ! This year's theme is video! Video compression algorithms are standardized in collaboration with @IECStandards , ISO & @ITU . We've been honoured with 2 Primetime Emmy Awards (soon to be 3!), recognizing these standards as key to the industry #WSD
7
129
223
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
Today ISO elected their new President, Mr. Edward Njoroge. He will be President-elect during 2019 as he works hand in hand with President John Walter before his term becomes effective in 2020.
Tweet media one
20
112
209
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
#COVID19 📢 ISO resources and response 👇
13
106
181
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
On #WorldStandardsDay2020 , alongside @IECStandards and @ITU , we thank all the experts who give their time to creating standards that: 🌍 Protect the environment 📈 Support the economy 🤸‍♂️ Improve quality of life 💪 Boost resilience 👉 #standardsdaycountdown
4
83
167
@isostandards
ISO
2 years
Today we celebrate 75 years of ISO standards 🥳🤗👏🙌 Here's to more growing, exploring and evolving with our members around the globe🎉
Tweet media one
17
60
157
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Originally founded in 2003 by @ilo , today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work! The cornerstone of #ISO45001 is preventing injury, death and disease in the workplace, so everyone can return home safely at the end of a working day. #WorldWHSday
Tweet media one
2
76
127
@isostandards
ISO
2 years
Happy #WorldStandardsDay !🤩 We want a world that is better, fairer, and more sustainable💪 #Standards4SDGs and #ClimateStandards will help us get there! Be part of our vision for a better world🌍 @ITU @IECStandards
2
61
117
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
New ISO Standard for medical face #masks made freely available! #COVID19 Check out the full list here👉
Tweet media one
2
68
115
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
#ISO22000 has been revised! Publication of new edition on 19 June
Tweet media one
3
109
113
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
"Hello world! I'm Cath! Today marks the beginning of my journey around the world! I'll be sending postcards from every country I visit while looking for #tourism standards that support 👊 Sustainability 👊 Accessibility 👊 Safety See you soon 😉" #TravelDiaries #TravelStandards
14
40
107
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Happy World Laboratory Day! Today we celebrate the great inventions, cures and ideas that have emerged from laboratories! Here's a standard that ensures trustworthy results are coming out of laboratories keeping consumers, users and manufacturers safe 👇
2
62
106
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
The revised #ISO50001 released TODAY shows promise for tackling the world's biggest energy crises, contributing as a key part to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda. Take a look here 👉
Tweet media one
1
92
101
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
🚨ISO and its members want to support manufacturers working to meet the demand for protective clothing, medical equipment and much needed supplies by making available #healthstandards for safety, performance and quality.👇 #covid19 #truststandards
Tweet media one
2
70
100
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
The long-awaited #ISO45001 on worker safety is out! "Every country and every organization needs to buy into this" says David Smith, Chair of the ISO committee behind ISO 45001. Find out why:
0
96
95
@isostandards
ISO
7 months
Happy #WorldStandardsDay ! 🌍🎊 Together with @IECStandards and @ITU , we urge the global community to unite in creating a world where good health and well-being are safeguarded. Join us in celebrating... #standardsforSDGs
Tweet media one
3
54
99
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
Do you work in a safe environment? #ISO45001 provides guidance for improving worker safety #LabourDay
Tweet media one
0
67
94
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
The new #ISO45001 will help improve worker safety in countries around the world
Tweet media one
0
109
96
@isostandards
ISO
8 years
How does ISO contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals? #SDGs #EarthDay
Tweet media one
4
194
88
@isostandards
ISO
3 years
Happy #WorldStandardsDay !🥳 Today we celebrate the power of standards and the value they bring to society! We want a world that is better, fairer, and more sustainable. #Standards4SDGs will help us get there! 👉
0
58
88
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
The long-awaited ISO 45001 on worker safety is out! "Every country and every organization needs to buy into this" says David Smith, Chair of the ISO committee behind ISO 45001. Find out why:
1
101
89
@isostandards
ISO
2 years
Today marks a big step in the fight against #climatechange . The #NetZero Guidelines are a historic milestone in #climatestandards and bring the international community closer to delivering on climate commitments. Freely available guidelines here👉
Tweet media one
8
49
81
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
A total of 20 216 certificates to ISO 50001 were issued by the end of 2016. As demand for environmental accountability rises, take a look at how #ISO50001 benefits the environment and helps businesses save money:
Tweet media one
1
62
85
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
The success of ISO standards comes down to the experts all over the world that make up our technical committees! #Thankyou experts 🙏 Check out new guidance for standards professionals below 👇
1
41
83
@isostandards
ISO
7 years
Today we turn 70! 🎂🎈 Our story began with 25 countries in post-war 1947, find out how far we have come➡️ #ISO70years
Tweet media one
9
76
80
@isostandards
ISO
2 years
#WorldStandardsDay will highlight how standards can help us achieve the #SDGs . As #COP27 approaches we recognize the urgency of tackling climate change and to preserving our planet’s ecosystems. 👉 #Standards4SDGs #ClimateStandards @IECStandards @ITU
Tweet media one
2
52
78
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What does a safe place to work look like? #ISO45001
Tweet media one
3
73
78
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Did you know that we shared our first office with our sister organization @IECStandards ? You would find ISO on the ground floor and IEC on the first floor of this house. Join our birthday celebration tomorrow by tweeting more interesting facts about #ISOstandards history! 🎉
Tweet media one
3
43
78
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
It's #worldenvironmentday ! How can ISO standards help us #beatplasticpollution ?
Tweet media one
1
70
77
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
If you're going to talk the talk, you've got to walk the walk too! Here are five ways the ISO Central Secretariat promotes a culture of "R"! #sustainability ♻️ Refuse ♻️ Replace ♻️ Reduce ♻️ Reuse ♻️ Recycle What changes can YOU make at your organization?
Tweet media one
2
64
75
@isostandards
ISO
3 years
The ISO Research Library is here!📢 Making its official debut, the Library is a resource for anyone interested in #standardization #research , offering a searchable collection of research publications on #standards . Check it out here👇
Tweet media one
0
46
77
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
Thank you for counting down these past 100 days with us! Tomorrow is finally #WorldStandardsDay2020 ! #Covid19 has highlighted the importance of sustainability and resilience, which fit into our goal of protecting the planet. #standardsdaycountdown #itsover ! #sdg11
Tweet media one
0
36
75
@isostandards
ISO
8 years
This Friday 14 October 2016 is World Standards Day! ISO will tweet about it all week. We will also run a standards quiz. #SpeakStandards
Tweet media one
2
116
76
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Today ISO 55002 is published! This document provides guidance for the application of a management system and it addresses several subjects that are relevant for the effective implementation of asset management good practices. Learn more here 👉
1
44
76
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
"There is no substitute for hard work." - Thomas Edison Happy #LabourDay ! Today we recognize all workers who have pushed our society forward and their right to #healthy and #safe working environments.
Tweet media one
1
62
76
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What started as a transition to a new manufacturing process has evolved over two centuries to build and create the processes and products we enjoy today. Take a look at the evolution of how far we have come and ponder what’s possible as we enter the #4thindustrialrevolution !
Tweet media one
0
58
75
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🎉 Thank you for joining us for another year full of great memories made and new achievements in the #standardization world! We can't wait to see what 2020 will bring!
Tweet media one
1
22
75
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
The biggest change in international measurement since 1875 has taken place. The world's leading scientists have formally agreed that all of the SI units will now be defined by constants of nature rather than physical objects. Learn about it here👉
2
68
72
@isostandards
ISO
7 years
On #worldstandardsday a special thanks to the experts without which we couldn't develop standards, and the NSBs that make up the ISO family!
Tweet media one
0
28
70
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
It’s our birthday today 🎉! As we turn yet another year old, we look back fondly at how you all helped us celebrate our big 70 milestone last year. What will 2018 bring?
2
56
67
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What does it mean to implement #ISO22000 in my business?
Tweet media one
1
56
67
@isostandards
ISO
7 years
Over 6300 people die every day from #work -related accidents/diseases. The #future #iso45001 will help change that.
Tweet media one
3
63
69
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
When choosing for that special toy, don’t let faulty design or inappropriate manufacturing put your children in harm’s way. ISO 8124—Safety of toys, applies to all toys (any product or material designed or clearly intended for use in play by children under 14 years of age).
Tweet media one
1
39
68
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Happy #WorldMilkDay ! Thanks to standards in dairy, our milk is: 🥛 Fresh 🥛 Safe 🥛 High quality Making every gulp as delicious as the last! #EnjoyDairy
4
41
66
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
What ISO standards were the most helpful during the onset of #COVID19 ? When the world went into lockdown, ISO responded by making relevant standards freely-available for viewing. So what did users think? Here are the most viewed standards between early April and end of July.👇
Tweet media one
Tweet media two
1
38
67
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
PROTECTIVE #MASKS – French ISO member @AFNOR offers reference document for free. Proud to see this and other initiatives from the #standards community to help the fight against #COVID19 -- #truststandards !
0
34
65
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
This week, the General Conference on Weights and Measures brings together lead experts & scientists to redefine how we measure units of the International System of Units (SI), in which ISO/IEC 80000 series of standards Quantities and Units is referenced:
Tweet media one
2
45
63
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
What’s the biggest challenge that ISO needs to respond to? “Engage developing countries in standards development!” says @COPANTNormas Kory Eguino at #ISOWeek2019
4
35
63
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What are the benefits of #foodsafety #ISO22000 for your business?
Tweet media one
2
45
64
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
Auditing management systems: #ISO19011 reaches final stage of revision. Publication expected in July.
Tweet media one
0
53
63
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
Calling #ISO9001 users! Like all standards, ISO 9001 is periodically reviewed to ensure it continues to meet the needs of millions of users around the world. Here's a survey (available in 13 different languages) to offer your feedback about the standard👇
1
52
62
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
Just now from ISO President, John Walter: “The world needs more ISO. We don’t build walls, we build bridges. We create partnerships.” #ISOweek2018
Tweet media one
1
36
62
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What’s new in #ISO22000 on food safety management?
Tweet media one
1
60
60
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
ISO 26000, Guidance on Social Responsibility, assists organizations in contributing to #sustainabledevelopment . It addresses seven core subjects of social responsibility 👇 #SDGs
Tweet media one
0
53
63
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
Get ready! We're bringing together our international community of standards bodies to Geneva, Switzerland, for #ISOweek2018 to discuss the power of standards! This week, let's take a sneak peek at who and what topics will be covered!
Tweet media one
1
30
59
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Accessibility to clean and sanitary water is a human right. This year, as #WorldWaterDay approaches on 22 March, we ask ourselves why nearly 700 million people across 43 countries have been left behind and how #Standards4Water can help👉 #WaterWeek
Tweet media one
1
33
61
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
#ISO45001 - Starting next Monday, don’t miss our week-long campaign for exclusive content and events on the long awaited standard
Tweet media one
1
48
61
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
"Standards provide powerful ways in which to address so many of the issues facing humankind." It's official! ISO has its first African President!😀🎉 @eddy_njoroge has big plans for his term:
Tweet media one
4
38
62
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Happy Hump Day!🐪 Check out how standards maximize our travel experience! From the beach and accommodations to snorkeling and national parks, ISO Standards bring us: ✅ Safety ✅ Sustainability ✅ Accessibility #TravelStandards
Tweet media one
1
29
61
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
ISO 22301 enables organizations to respond quickly to incidents that are both unexpected and unpredictable, in turn acting decisively to deal with the disruption. #COVID19 #BusinessContinuity #BCM
Tweet media one
0
45
60
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
Standards protect the planet! It’s the final countdown to #worldstandardsday2020 . Let’s revisit how standards: 🤲 Promote better quality of life 💸 Support the economy 💪 Enable resilience 🌳 Protect the environment #sustainablecities #SDG11 #standardsdaycountdown #10daystogo
Tweet media one
0
28
60
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Here at ISO Central Secretariat we love our "R's": recycle, refuse, reuse, reduce, replace! How are you promoting a culture of "R" at home? #zerowasteweek ♻️
Tweet media one
0
29
59
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
For those of you celebrating #Christmas , here is a nice card from ISO Member @StandardNorge on the season's standards 😉
Tweet media one
1
21
60
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What is conformity assessment?
Tweet media one
0
26
58
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
It’s officially 100 days till #WorldStandardsDay2020 ! As we count down to #WSD , see how standards create #sustainablecities to: 🌍 Protect the planet 📈 Support the economy 🤸‍♂️ Improve quality of life 💪 Be more resilient #standardsdaycountdown @IECStandards @ITU
Tweet media one
1
34
57
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
How can we empower women in the world of standardization? Tomorrow, organizations from all around the world are teaming up with @UNECE for #balanceforbetter to bring #gender neutral and gender responsive #standards front and center #SDG5 More info 👉
0
35
59
@isostandards
ISO
3 years
Happy Holidays! Sending warm wishes to all our fabulous experts, members, and the entire ISO family! 🤗
0
16
58
@isostandards
ISO
3 years
Happy birthday, #ISO26000 ! Celebrating 10 years of a landmark standard that changed the way we think about #socialresponsibility . More here👉
Tweet media one
2
21
57
@isostandards
ISO
2 years
📌 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the ISO Annual Meeting! ✔️Thematic sessions ✔️Networking opportunities ✔️General Assembly Join the conversation exploring today’s most important global challenges and see how standards are accelerators for change. Sign up 👉
Tweet media one
5
18
55
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
ISO Secretary General, Sergio Mujica, reminds us on #WorldStandardsDay2020 that standards are tools to manage the ever-growing pressures being placed on the earth's resources, so we can safeguard them for future generations. #standardsdaycountdown
@ISOSecGen
Sergio Mujica
4 years
It's #worldstandardsday2020 ! We all need to take action to protect our planet, #InternationalStandards are a powerful tool to make it happen! I take the opportunity to thank our experts developing standards, Members, partners & ISO/CS colleagues @isostandards @IECStandards @ITU
0
14
49
0
22
58
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
2 ways to empower women 💪 - involve them in standards development - create gender responsive standards ISO is one of 60+ organizations signing the #Gender Responsive #Standards Declaration -- time for change
0
23
57
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Did you know ISO covers 10 different water💧 related sectors? In water footprinting, ISO 14046 specifies proper measurement and reporting of water use👉 #waterweek #standards4water
Tweet media one
0
28
56
@isostandards
ISO
7 years
Certificates to #ISO9001 (quality) and #ISO14001 (environment) went up by 7% and 8% respectively in 2016
3
56
58
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
#ISO45001 provides guidance for improving worker safety in countries around the world
1
66
54
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
How does one of the driest countries in the world get access to life's most basic necessity? Here's how @SUEZ @SUEZMiddleEast , one of the largest private water providers, used ISO 55001 #AssetManagement to keep Jordan from running dry #standardsdaycountdown #worldstandardsday2020
1
21
56
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
Have you ever paused to think of the benefits of standards? Read on to find out what these are
Tweet media one
1
60
54
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
ISO and @IECStandards will work together looking at how to make standards #gender responsive! They will create tools to help committees consider gender implications when developing or revising standards. #womensweek #ISOgenderaction
Tweet media one
4
24
55
@isostandards
ISO
3 years
What are your goals for the next 10 years? Ours are: ✅ISO standards used everywhere ✅Meeting global needs ✅All voices heard #ISOtowards2030 Learn more👉
Tweet media one
1
35
55
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
When things don't work as they should it often means that standards are absent. ISO standards help to make the world a safer, cleaner and more efficient place
Tweet media one
0
41
54
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
2018 was certainly a year to celebrate! 👏🥇🌠🎉 With groundbreaking standards and lots of hard work, we're ready to build on this momentum moving into 2019! Take a look at some of our highlights from this past year!👇
0
30
52
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
“ISO members have long collaborated to create international standards. As Nelson Mandela said ‘After climbing a great hill, one only finds there are many more hills to climb.’ We have achieved great things but there are many more we can achieve” -ISO President
1
23
53
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
This aerospace company is developing market disrupting technology ➡️find out how ISO #innovationmanagement standards are helping them take innovation to a new level. ✈️ #innovatewithstandards #ISO56000 #isostandards @Airbus
1
28
53
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
RISK MANAGEMENT: The new #IS031000 is out. Find out what’s changed!
Tweet media one
0
69
54
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
Today marks the beginning of #womensweek !🚺 It's a week of celebration, education, and awareness surrounding women’s and gender issues. It's also a big part of #SDG5 ♀️ on #genderequality , of which, ISO has 93 standards!
2
30
54
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Why do we need standards for the #environment ? 💡 To open markets for clean energy & green technology ⚖️ To help government leaders proactively implement climate change action 🏭 To address GHG emissions and use low-carbon strategies #WorldEnvironmentDay
0
48
52
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
JUST PUBLISHED! New and improved #foodsafety standard #ISO22000 Check it out:
@ISOSecGen
Sergio Mujica
6 years
More than 200 diseases are spread through contaminated food. We need global solutions. Check out the new and improved #ISO22000 on #foodsafety !
0
29
39
0
46
54
@isostandards
ISO
7 years
Approved! Safety at work #ISO45001 draft (DIS) gets the green light. Next steps to be confirmed in September. Watch this space. #OHS
2
58
52
@isostandards
ISO
6 years
What does a safe place to work look like? #GenerationSafeAndHealthy #SafeDay18
Tweet media one
0
46
52
@isostandards
ISO
5 years
Did you know that ISO has produced over 600 environment-related standards? These standards provide a foundation of best practices, help monitor #GHG emissions in an accurate way, & build confidence in #GHG inventory. Take a peek at our brochure here👉
Tweet media one
2
28
52
@isostandards
ISO
4 years
Making it possible for laboratories in different countries to exchange data and work together to gain a deeper understanding of #COVID19 👇 @IECStandards
Tweet media one
0
28
50