American National Standards Institute ANSI

Coordinator of the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system

ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system, serving the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide. ANSI is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

 

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Sponsorship Packages Available for World Standards Week 2011 This year’s transatlantic theme offers opportunities for broader networking and visibility
Mon, 04/18/2011 - 10:48
(ANSI: Washington) -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announces sponsorship opportunities for World Standards Week (WSW) 2011, to be held October 11–14 in Washington, DC. WSW is an annual event that draws leaders from all…
ANSI Standards Are the Cat’s Meow During Pet First-Aid Awareness Month Thermometers, disinfectors, clinic regulations, and waste disposal all standardized to ensure animal health
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 10:51
(ANSI: New York) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a pet in your household can have a positive impact on your health by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels; increasing exercise,…
New Standard Ushers in New Internet As Internet maxes out, ANSI/SCTE 140 2007 allows old and new devices to connect to IP v. 6
Wed, 03/16/2011 - 06:00
(ANSI: Washington) -- The Internet as we know it is about to max out. Within the next 12 to 18 months, every one of the 4.3 billion internet protocol (IP) addresses will have been exhausted. When the Internet was created more than 30…
Paper Competition Announced for U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2011 Theme is “Advancing Safety and Sustainability Standards Worldwide,” due Aug. 12
Thu, 03/03/2011 - 12:08
(American National Standards Institute: Washington) -- The 2011 World Standards Day Paper Competition has been announced by the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee and the paper competition’s sponsor, SES–The Society for…
U.S. to Celebrate World Standards Day 2011 This year’s focus is on advancing safety and sustainability standards worldwide
Thu, 02/24/2011 - 16:50
(American National Standards Institute: Washington) -- From alternative energies and environmental protection to the safety of products, services, homes, and workplaces, issues of safety and sustainability are important causes for stakeholders…
ANSI Publishes “The Power of Standardization” Educates about standards and conformance
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 11:31
(ANSI: Washington) -- Every time we plug in a cell phone, shop online, or hit “send” on an e-mail, standards are at work. And yet, for those outside of the standards community, standards and related conformance activities can seem complicated and…
Tripartite Agreement Signed on U.S.-China Standards Collaboration ANSI, NIST, and Standardization Administration of China to foster partnership and technical exchange
Mon, 01/31/2011 - 13:31
As President Barack Obama met with President Hu Jintau of China earlier this month, members and staff of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) welcomed a delegation from the Standardization Administration of China (SAC), led by SAC…
ANSI Accreditation Helps Bolster U.S. Work Force Accreditation programs enhance credentialing of personnel and support career paths
Wed, 12/22/2010 - 16:04
(ANSI: New York) -- As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen America’s work force, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) helped sponsor the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Sustainability Education Summit, which was held…
Comment Period on China’s ROHS Open for ANSI Members until Dec. 20 ANSI Manufacturer Member Round Table publishes reference translation
Mon, 12/06/2010 - 13:47
(ANSI: New York) -- In line with the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), China has formally notified the WTO of proposed revisions to Chinese legislation guiding the use of toxic and hazardous materials…
ANSI Conference Explores Cross-Sector Anticounterfeiting Solutions Merchandise counterfeiting’s appearance as victimless crime is misleading
Wed, 10/20/2010 - 15:58
(ANSI: New York) -- Counterfeit merchandise has led to numerous risks for consumers worldwide, from significant health and safety concerns over counterfeit life-saving drugs, to flammable electrical devices, to tremendous financial loss for U.S.…