The document summarizes information about the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO is an independent international organization with 162 member countries that develops voluntary consensus-based international standards. The document outlines ISO's objectives of developing customer-focused products that meet requirements and enhance customer satisfaction, quality management, and efficient product design. It provides background on ISO being founded in 1947 and developing over 19,000 international standards covering technology and business aspects. Several popular ISO standards are listed that cover topics like quality management, environmental management, occupational health and safety, information security, and food safety management. Benefits of ISO standards are also mentioned like ensuring product and service safety, reliability, quality, and access to new markets.