This glossary of international standards is designed to provide a ready reference for those seeking the title of international standards.

A quick and easy to use reference for which standard covers which topic is long overdue. In the list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the issue of international standards, the question "What topic does ISO zzzz cover?" is very near to the top. Equally, we are often asked questions like "Is there a standard to cover our industry?".

This glossary is intended to address these questions and many others. This serves a variety of purposes, from helping identify appropriate international standards, to providing official titles and descriptions.

We have broken the standards down by number for ease of use, and then within each page, listed them in ascending order. To idenify a standard, simply navigate to the standard you are seeking, or perhaps search using the facility provided.