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International Organization for Standardization  

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  • The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the leader in developing voluntary standards for for-profit, not-for-profit, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Based in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Central Secretariat, this international organization boasts a network of 163 countries, both developed and developing nations. [Source: Green Technology: An A-to-Z Guide; International Organization for Standardization (ISO)]

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