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Register Today for ANSIs December Workshop on Personnel Certification Accreditation

New York, November 5 /ANSI/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) would like to encourage all interested stakeholders to register for an upcoming workshop on personnel certification accreditation.

People on the Move

New York, November 6 /ANSI/ -- People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community.

Uniform Solar Energy Code Named an American National Standard

ONTARIO, Calif., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally bestowed the designation of American National Standard upon the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC). Developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO; ww

ANSI Congratulates Laura Hitchcock, Winner of ASTMs W.T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award

New York, November 6 /ANSI/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) would like to congratulate Laura E. Hitchcock, vice chair of the ANSI Board of Directors, for winning the ASTM International W.T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. Paul Whitcraft, ASTM chairman of t

Standards Save Lives During American Diabetes Month

New York, November 3 /ANSI/ -- The American Diabetes Association is launching a national movement this November to Stop Diabetes. As activists bring the facts of diabetes to light during American Diabetes Month, standards are in place to assist those afflicted with the disease in maintainin

Randy Dougherty of ANAB Named Chair of IAF

New York, November 4 /ANSI/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) congratulates Randy A. Dougherty, vice president of the ANSI–American Society for Quality (ASQ) National Accreditation Board (ANAB), on his appointment as chair of the International Ac

Language Learning Enterprises, Inc. CEO Confirmed as One of 13 Commissioners Responsible for Developing National Certification for Language Interpreters within the Healthcare Industry

WASHINGTON,Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its incorporation in July of 2009, the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) has moved forward with its mission to create a national certification program for professional language interpreters in the medical field. Kathleen K. Diamond, CEO an

SGS Becomes Authorized TSCP Certification Body for New U.S. Toy Safety Certification Program

FAIRFIELD, N.J., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ --SGS Consumer Testing Services announced today that it has earned accreditation as a certification body under the new Toy Industry Association (TIA) Toy Safety Certification Program (TSCP). With the accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI),

ANSI Congratulates Jim Pauley, Recipient of NEMA Kite and Key Award

New York, November 2 /ANSI/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) would like to congratulate James T. Pauley, vice chairman of the ANSI Board of Directors, for winning the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 2009 Kite and Key Award. The award

You Snooze, You Win! Americans Gain Extra Hour of Sleep as Clocks Fall Back

New York, October 29 /ANSI/ -- A much-appreciated extra hour of sleep is in store for many Americans this weekend as clocks “fall back” for the end of Daylight Saving Time, at 2:00 a.m. on November 1. Through the work of the National Institute for Standards and Technolo