ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. It is an independent, non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes global standards across a wide range of industries and fields

. Interestingly, "ISO" is not an acronym derived from the organization's full name. Instead, the name "ISO" is based on the Greek word "isos," meaning "equal." This choice was made to provide a consistent short form of the organization's name worldwide, avoiding different acronyms in different languages (such as IOS in English or OIN in French)

. Founded in 1947, ISO brings together national standards bodies from over 160 countries to create standards that improve quality, safety, efficiency, and interoperability of products and services globally