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 ===== International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ===== ===== International Organization for Standardization (ISO) =====
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 **International Organization for Standardization (ISO)** is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. In contrast to many international organizations,​ which utilize the British English form of spelling, the ISO uses English with Oxford spelling as one of its official languages along with French and Russian. **International Organization for Standardization (ISO)** is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. In contrast to many international organizations,​ which utilize the British English form of spelling, the ISO uses English with Oxford spelling as one of its official languages along with French and Russian.
  
-Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide proprietary,​ industrial, and commercial standards. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,​[3] and works in 164 countries.[1]+Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization promotes worldwide proprietary,​ industrial, and commercial standards. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,​[3] and works in 164 countries.
  
 It was one of the first organizations granted general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ​ It was one of the first organizations granted general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ​
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