The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) starts operations, February 23, 1947

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an institute responsible for crafting and promulgating international standards that ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across products, services, and systems. It began operations February 23, 1947. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, ISO has members from 170 nations, it has published 25,000+ international standards and it has over 800 technical committees (TCs). The organization's portfolio is extensive, covering almost every industry, from technology and manufacturing to food safety, agriculture, and healthcare. One notable standard is ISO 9001, which focuses on quality management systems. TC 307 focuses on standardization of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. ISO 11615, "Health informatics, Identification of medicinal products, Data elements and structures for the unique identification and exchange of regulated medicinal product information", is part of a suite known as the Identification of Medicinal Products (IDMP) standards, which also includes ISO 11238, ISO 11239, ISO 11240, and ISO 16791. Collectively, they aim to improve safety, quality, and efficacy of medications worldwide. The name "ISO" is not an acronym. It is derived from the Greek word 'isos', meaning equal. This choice reflects their commitment to equalizing and standardizing practices across nations for the betterment of global interoperability and understanding. More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO Art&Text🫶ChatGPT.