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The American National Standards Institute oversees standards and conformity assessment activities in the United states.

ANSI's mission is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.

Encompassing nearly every industry, the Institute represents the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations, and 30 million professionals worldwide.

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC POLICY newsletter

The new ANSI Government Relations & Public Policy Monthly Update tracks current legislative and regulatory initiatives of significant relevance to the standardization community, researched and compiled by Mary Saunders, ANSI vice president, government relations. The newsletter features highlights of federal and Congressional activities in priority areas for ANSI's constituents and standardization stakeholders.

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NEW! UNITED STATES STANDARDS STRATEGY – 2020 EDITION

The 2020 edition of the United States Standards Strategy (USSS), approved by the ANSI Board of Directors in December 2020, is now available for free download. The review and update process incorporated the input of a diverse group of stakeholders committed to maintaining the USSS in a way that is open, balanced, and transparent, reflective of the U.S. standardization community.

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ANSI COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANSI and the greater standardization community are stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health, safety, and infrastructure during the COVID-19 outbreak. As needs continue to emerge and standards-based solutions are identified, ANSI is monitoring and sharing relevant news highlighting these efforts via a frequently updated collection of relevant announcements and resources.

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ANSI by The Numbers

1,275

Members

238

ANSI-Accredited Standards Developers

13,136

American National Standards

237

ISO - U.S. TAGs

169

IEC - U.S. TAGs

103

U.S.-Administered ISO TC and
SC Secretariats

26

U.S.-Administered IEC TC and
SC Secretariats

91

U.S.-Held ISO Chairs

28

U.S.-Held IEC Chairs

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ANSI WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

ANSI proudly welcomed 13 new members in May 2021.

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