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Societal changes shaping our future
17 February 2022
In a changing world, standards need to keep up if they are to continue to meet the needs of society and support a more sustainable future. 
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Sustainability, Economy
The sharing economy creates a more sustainable world
13 December 2021
New standard to facilitate the sector’s healthy growth.
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COP26: International Standards key to a climate-friendly economy
5 November 2021
Driving the climate agenda through an economy-wide approach.
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A uniform approach to the use of third-party marks of conformity
21 October 2021
Requirements to ensure the stamps of approval are up to scratch.
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Society
QR codes for smarter transport
17 September 2021
New standard just published for faster, more secure processing.
Society, Security
Keeping consumers and citizens safe and secure
6 May 2021
Standards working to keep us safer in both virtual and physical spaces.
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Society, Economy
Engaging consumers in our global village
5 May 2021
Connecting consumers with standards.
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Society
Something smells good
29 March 2021
A standard for substantiating sensory claims on products just published.
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Society, Security
Extra guidance on food safety
9 March 2021
A new handbook to accompany ISO 22000 has just been published.
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Economy
The standard for PDF is revised
5 January 2021
Ensuring the world’s most popular document format is as relevant as ever.
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Society
Keeping kids safe
21 December 2020
A new International Standard for prams and pushchairs has just been published.
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Economy, Society
Fighting economic evil on International Anti-Corruption Day
8 December 2020
ISO joins the battle with new standards in development.
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