The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a non-governmental network of national standards bodies from 148 countries, created in 1947, focused on developing voluntary international standards to facilitate trade and meet market needs. ISO standards include several management systems like ISO 9000 for quality management and ISO 22000 for food safety, which incorporates HACCP principles to identify and control food safety hazards. The organization aims to enhance compatibility between various standards, ensuring a consistent approach to quality and safety across different sectors.