About Our Data

Transparency about where our ISO standards data comes from and how we use it.

Data Source

Our ISO standards metadata comes from the ISO Open Data Portal, specifically the publicly available datasets that ISO publishes for reference and research purposes.

What We Use

  • Standards Catalogue Data — Basic metadata about published standards including titles, abstracts, ICS codes, and publication dates
  • Technical Committee Information — Which committees maintain which standards
  • ICS Classification — The International Classification for Standards taxonomy

Update Frequency

We synchronize with ISO's open data periodically to ensure our database reflects current standards. However, there may be a delay between when ISO publishes updates and when they appear in our system.

License & Attribution

This data is used under the Open Data Commons Attribution License (ODC-By).

As required by this license:

The ISO standards metadata displayed on this site is derived from data published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and made available under the ODC-By license. The original data is available at iso.org.

How We Process the Data

AI Enhancement

We use machine learning to:

  • Generate plain-English summaries of technical abstracts
  • Create semantic embeddings for intelligent search
  • Map standards to industry categories and use cases

Search Technology

Our search goes beyond keyword matching:

  • Natural language understanding interprets your business description
  • Semantic similarity finds relevant standards even when terminology differs
  • Ranking algorithms prioritize the most applicable results

Important Disclaimers

We Are Not ISO

This service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

We Are Not a Certification Body

We do not provide ISO certification. We cannot certify your business or issue certificates of compliance.

Informational Only

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Always consult with:

  • Accredited certification bodies for certification matters
  • Legal professionals for regulatory compliance questions
  • Industry-specific consultants for implementation guidance

Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current or error-free. ISO maintains the authoritative source of truth for all standards information.

No Warranty

This service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose.

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