There's no need for an ISO standard on the hot topic of social responsibility, according to a position statement issued by the American Society of Safety Engineers.

ISO earlier this year decided to move ahead with the standard, and has now issued to its member bodies a new work item proposal to guide development of the SR standard. Members will have three months to vote on the proposal, which will be accepted if approved by a majority of the members voting and a commitment by at least five members to participate actively in the work.