Through these works ISO/TC 5/SC 2 contributes to the business of cast iron piping systems by promoting their wide acceptance in various applications, by providing developing countries with objectives, guides and targets in their adoption, and by saving expenses by avoiding the overlapping of technical product development and testing. 

Development and/or maintenance of International Standards on products permits the continuation of efficient worldwide trade.

The use of standardized products allows unique design and fabrication of equipment worldwide.

Since the creation of ISO/TC 5/SC 2 in 1980, 27 working groups have been working to develop and revise 19 ISO standards. Those working groups gather expertise on cast iron pipes from all over the world.