Definitions for "International Standard"
In generic terms, an international standard is one that is honored by more than one country; in practice this usually refers to a standard controlled or honored by the International Standards Organization (ISO).
A document, established by consensus and approved by an International standardization body (such as ISO), that provides technical specifications or other precise criteria to be used consistently as rules, guidelines, or definitions of characteristics, to ensure that materials, products, processes and services are fit for their purpose. (source: ISO website ( http://www.iso.org) )(FR:Standard international, IT:Standard Internazionale )
a standard adopted by a governmental or non-governmental body whose membership is open to all Members, one of whose recognized activities is in the field of standardization
A subset of the International Style of Ballroom Dancing which includes the following 5 dances: Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quickstep.
a sensible position that everyone in aviation is trying to support, as nothing can be more damaging than a medley of regulations that prevents maximum flexibility in using aircraft across international boundaries
A DIS that has been approved in accordance with the JTC 1 Directives and accepted for publication by the JTC 1 Secretariat and the Secretaries-General.