ISO standards are developed through a consensus-driven process involving experts from around the world. The development stages include:
Proposal Stage: A new work item proposal is submitted and reviewed. Preparatory Stage: A working group of experts prepares a working draft. Committee Stage: The draft is reviewed and commented on by the technical committee. Enquiry Stage: The draft is circulated for public comment and voting. Approval Stage: The final draft is approved by the member bodies. Publication Stage: The standard is published by ISO.
