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We’re living in challenging times. Putting to one side the immediate personal health impacts of Coronavirus, its economic effects are likely to be felt for a long time. With suggestions that similar outbreaks …
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Water is one of the world’s most powerful weapons against climate change. Without it, we would have no natural protection such as wetlands, mangroves and peatlands to protect us from flooding and erosion or capture carbon emissions. We can all do our bit to better manage water and support this year’s …
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Reducing the risk of errors in medical laboratories with updated International Standard
Never before have reliability and accuracy been so important for medical laboratories. Robust risk management processes are the best defence against errors and false results. One of the world’s most trusted guidance documents for risk management in medical laboratories has just been updated to help.
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Driving home clean transportation with two new International Standards
Responsible for nearly a quarter of global carbon emissions, transport is the achilles heel of nearly every city. Yet, with energy demand on the rise, so much needs to be done to tackle the 2030 Agenda targets. New standards have just been published to help achieve smart and efficient transportation …
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Standards mean business in the latest ISOfocus
If you’re a business, you already know the multitude of challenges you’re up against in today’s business world. That’s where our standards come in. Whether you want to monitor and improve your brand, toughen up your IT security, or keep your employees motivated, productive and happy, using ISO standards …

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ISOfocus March/April 2020

The art of business

Standards are a set of powerful business tools for organizations. They inspire confidence, drive down costs, boost productivity and improve profits. Interested to learn more? Browse for business trends and read all about standardization successes.

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Cover page: Getting started toolkit for committee liaisons
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Getting started toolkit for committee liaisons

This toolkit helps new ISO committee liaisons get started in their new role and brings together all of the resources made available by ISO/CS in one place.

Cover page: The ISO Research and Innovation Network
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The ISO Research and Innovation Network

This network has been created by the Research and Innovation unit with the aim of creating a community to discuss, promote and conduct research and innovation activities related to standardization.

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ISO President

Message from Eddy Njoroge, the ISO President 2020-2021

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