ISO Norm as basis for a good style guide

1. What is a norm ISO?
2. Why are ISO standards important?
3. Which ISO standard provides guidelines?
4. What are the basics of ISO standards?

What is a norm ISO?

1. “International Organization for Standardization” is a network of the national standards institutes of 148 countries, on the basis of one member per country, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system.

Why are ISO standards important?

ISO standards provide a strong basis for the development of national and international regulation, helping save time and reduce barriers to international trade.

Which ISO standard provides guidelines?

In order to help the auditing related to these standards, ISO has released ISO 19011:2018 providing specific guidance on internal and external management system audits.

What are the basics of ISO standards?

ISO standards are internationally agreed by experts. Think of them as a formula that describes the best way of doing something. It could be about making a product, managing a process, delivering a service or supplying materials – standards cover a huge range of activities.