What forms the ISO?

What forms the ISO?

• A. A single global committee.
• B. Over 30,000 regulations worldwide.
• C. Over 150 national bodies such as BSI.
• D. A network of private corporations.

Answer: (C)

The ISO is formed by a federation of national standards bodies from many countries, not by a single global committee. Each country has its own standards body—such as BSI in the UK—that participates in developing and voting on international standards. Together, these national bodies number over 150, which is why the correct description is “over 150 national bodies such as BSI.” This setup differs from the idea of worldwide regulations or a network of private corporations—the ISO is a collaborative network of national bodies shaping international standards.

The ISO is formed by a federation of national standards bodies from many countries, not by a single global committee. Each country has its own standards body—such as BSI in the UK—that participates in developing and voting on international standards. Together, these national bodies number over 150, which is why the correct description is “over 150 national bodies such as BSI.” This setup differs from the idea of worldwide regulations or a network of private corporations—the ISO is a collaborative network of national bodies shaping international standards.