International & Regional Bodies

Sites

CODEX Alimentarius Commission (CAC)

Created in 1963 by FAO and WHO to develop food standards, guidelines and related texts such as codes of practice under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The main purposes of this Programme are protecting health of the consumers and ensuring fair trade practices in the food trade, and promoting coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)

European Committee For Standardization (CEN)

European Computer Manufacturers Association (ECMA)

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Includes access to their catalogue

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Geneva

The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity. Includes access to their catalogue

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

The International Telecommunication Union is an international organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. Includes a list of publications. A specialized agency within the United Nations system.