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    ISO 639

    Language Codes

    Code and identifier standard

    Codes for the representation of names of languages.

    Can you get certified to ISO 639?

    ISO 639 defines codes and formats for consistent data exchange. It is applied in systems and documents rather than audited, so there is no certification against ISO 639.

    What is ISO 639?

    ISO 639 is the international standard for language codes used in multilingual information systems.

    Applying ISO 639 in your organisation

    There is no certification to pursue, but an experienced consultant can help you apply ISO 639 alongside the management system standards you are certified to. Reading the published document is the best starting point.

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    This page summarises ISO 639 (current published edition). Always confirm the detail against the published document.

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