The English abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization. Its full name is International Organization for Standardization or International Standard Organized. ISO originates from the Greek word "ISOS", which means "EQUAL". The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation composed of national standardization bodies (ISO member bodies). The development of international standards is usually completed by ISO's technical committees. ISO maintains a close cooperative relationship with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the standardization of electrical technology. China is a formal member of ISO, and the organization representing China is the Standardization Administration of China (SAC).