ISO Newsletter October 2019

Cookstoves, low-sulfur marine fuel, sustainable diving and more... No Images? [Click here]( [ISO Newsletter]( Cookstoves, low-sulfur marine fuel, sustainable diving and more... Dear friends and colleagues - welcome to the ISO newsletter! In this edition, we learn about [ISO 19869]( for clean cookstoves and take a look at new [marine industry guidance]( for transitioning to low-sulfur fuel in time for the target date of January 2020. In addition, we get a preview of [new standards]( that help to make the diving industry more sustainable and become acquainted with [ISO 20338](, the first International Standard for oxygen reduction systems, a new technology designed to help prevent fires. [old man over cooking flame]( [Saving lives with cleaner cookstoves: New International Standard just published]( Almost three billion people rely on traditional cookstoves and open fires for cooking and heating, placing them at serious risk of health disorders and premature death. The latest in ISO’s series of standards for cleaner ways of cooking has just been published. [Read more]( [cargo ship]( [Marine industry guidance just published in race towards low-sulfur fuel by 2020]( In a bid to reduce emissions from shipping, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of January 2020 for the implementation of a new policy that limits the sulfur content of maritime fuel to 0.50 %. No mean feat when the current maximum is 3.50 % and high-sulfur fuel has been the norm for many years. International guidance to help has just been published. [Read more]( [underwater fish]( [Plunging into sustainable waters with new ISO standards for responsible diving]( Recreational diving offers the opportunity to explore a whole new world rich in underwater treasures. It also has an impact on the environment. New International Standards for sustainable diving have just been published to help keep our waters clean. [Read more]( [fireman walking into a fire]( [Fire! New ISO standard will take its breath away]( One of the most effective ways of preventing fires in buildings is to reduce the level of oxygen in the air. The world’s first International Standard for oxygen reduction systems has just been published. [Read more]( [Cover of ISOfocus (Trade today and tomorrow)]( ISOfocus Trade, today and tomorrow A lot is happening throughout the world economy, with contemporary trade concerns and challenges emerging every day. This issue provides a blend of in-depth commentary and analysis of the key issues shaping the trade arena. In addition, it affords valuable insights into the role of standards for fostering productivity and competitiveness, and thus their relevance in international trade. [Read more]( [World map]( Get in touch with your ISO member Who is my ISO member? ISO is a membership network made up of leading standards organizations around the world, each representing ISO in its country. There is only one member per country. Why not contact the ISO member in your country to find out more about national and international standardization? [List of all ISO members]( International Organization for Standardization Geneva - Switzerland [Like]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](