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ISO International Standards provide practical tools for tackling many of today’s global challenges. Learn how International Standards work in the real world in sectors such as Health, Water, Food, Climate change and many more...
ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For business, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors and increasing productivity. They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.
What's ahead for 2014
After six frustrating years, the economy is far from a full recovery. Hardships faced today by many are linked to the declining number of good jobs, dwindling incomes and the soaring cost of living. No one is predicting herculean growth in 2014. But there is hope.
In the ISOfocus magazine (January/February 2014 edition), you'll learn how standards can make a difference.
Current issuePublished in English and French, six times per year, ISOfocus is your gateway to International Standards. Whether a multinational enterprise faced with major decisions or a small business looking for ideas, ISOfocus seeks to provide both the kind of overviews that strategic planners need and the little details that can make a big difference.
You will find international topics covering everything from IT and transport to personal stories and everything in between. Our goal is to bring you the highest-quality information and most up-to-date and internationally relevant material on standards in each issue.
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