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).

 

Wed, 05/25/2022 - 11:59
Event: ANSI Offers Workshop on Accreditation of Certificate-Issuing Bodies Requirements for developing a quality education and training course that include an assessment
Fri, 08/28/2009 - 10:36
(ANSI: Washington) -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced dates for its first-ever workshop on accreditation of certificate-issuing bodies. The Feb. 11–12, 2010 event will introduce interested stakeholders to the American…
ANSI Extends Leadership and Service Awards Nominations Deadline Nominations now due by Monday, July 27.
Mon, 07/20/2009 - 15:53
(ANSI: New York) -- To ensure that all stakeholders have ample opportunity to submit candidates for the American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) 2009 Leadership and Service Awards, ANSI has extended the deadline for nominations to Monday,…
Hayyyy Wilburrr--New Standard for Animal Drawn Carriages When it comes to standards, ANSI doesn't horse around.
Thu, 06/25/2009 - 16:15
There's a standard for everything. Really. Quality Digest's ever vigilant editors came across this relatively new one from ANSI. By the time this horse is tricked out with lights and signs its going to look like the Borg.
--Editor From an…
One Month Remains, Nominations for ANSI’s Leadership and Service Awards Deadline ends July 17.
Wed, 06/17/2009 - 13:23
(ANSI: New York) -- Just one month remains to submit nominations for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)’s 2009 Leadership and Service Awards. Nominations are due by Friday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The awards are presented…
ANSI Launches Accreditation Process to Enhance Toy Safety in U.S. Certification bodies are invited to apply for toy safety certification program.

Tue, 06/16/2009 - 10:35
(ANSI: New York) --  The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), coordinator of the United States standards and conformity assessment system, began accepting applications for certification bodies seeking accreditation under the new Toy…
ANSI Marks U.S. Celebration of International Accreditation Day Geoff Bilau wins ANSI IAD paper competition
Tue, 06/09/2009 - 13:00
(ANSI: New York) -- June 9 marked the worldwide celebration of International Accreditation Day (IAD), an event launched in 2008 by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).…
New ISO Technical Committee Addresses Fraud Countermeasures and Controls
Mon, 04/13/2009 - 12:46
(ANSI: New York) -- The International Organization of Standardization (ISO) has approved the creation of a new technical committee (TC) to address the development of standards related to combating fraud. ISO/TC 247--“Fraud countermeasures and…
Seniors Stay Safe Standards and Conformity Assessment Programs for Physical Safety and Financial Security
Tue, 08/19/2008 - 22:00
(ANSI: New York) -- A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that falls among the elderly, long known as a common source of injury for this population, can be reduced through a program of adjusting treatment, assessing risk…
ANSI 2008 Leadership and Service Awards
Mon, 08/11/2008 - 22:00
(ANSI: New York) -- The American National Standards Institute recently announced the recipients of its 2008 Leadership and Service Awards, who have been recognized for significant contributions to national and international standardization…
Standards Help to Ensure Quality Continuing Education Programs
Thu, 07/31/2008 - 12:12
(ANSI: New York) -- Continuing education programs are growing in popularity as employees in a variety of industries work to keep up with new technologies and business strategies. According to a report released recently by the U.S. Department of…