March 1, 2021

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Weekly COVID-19 Update: U.S. FDA Greenlights Johnson & Johnson Vaccination for Emergency Use, an Ambassador Program to Minimize Risks, and More

The ANSI Federation and standardization community are stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health, safety, and infrastructure during the COVID-19 outbreak. In this issue:

  • Abbott Releases Article: "How We're Tracking COVID-19 Variants"
  • Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized by U.S. FDA for Emergency Use 
  • National Restaurant Association Survey Reveals What Restaurant Operators Say About 'Return to Normal'
  • NSF International and State of Michigan Collaboration Aims to Minimize COVID-19 Risks

ANSI Announces Virtual-Only Meetings through June 1, 2021

This precautionary measure has been taken in consultation with ANSI’s governance leadership to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the ANSI community, and is consistent with federal, state, and local guidelines, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations regarding business gatherings. 

A Look at ISO Strategy 2030

ISO Strategy 2030 establishes the organization's vision and mission to make lives easier, safer, and better, supported by a set of actionable goals and priorities. A collaborative effort, members from 165 countries contributed to the development, refinement, and approval of the foundational guiding document, including U.S. stakeholder input submitted to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) via the ANSI ISO Council. ANSI is the U.S. member body to ISO.

As the First 3D Printed House Hits the Market, A Glimpse at 3D Innovation

The newest 3D-printed home on the market signifies that the possibilities for 3D printing continue to grow, especially since the process is an attractive incentive: the printing method is cost-efficient, with less waste consumed in the process. ANSI takes a closer look at a number of standards support the evolution of the 3D printing industry, which helps support everything from the manufacturing industry to the medical field during the global pandemic.

ANSI Welcomes New Members in February 2021

These 15 organizations joined a federation that represents and serves the diverse interests of more than 270,000 companies and well over 30 million professionals.  

ANSI Member Updates 

Keep current with news bites from ANSI members (submissions are welcome!), including free resources and recent achievements of interest to the broader standardization community. See the newest updates from CTA, Marketing Accountability Standards Board, NFPA, and more...

 

 

 

 

Standards Spotlight 

ANSI strives to increase the visibility of standards by highlighting their real-world application and impact on everyday life. In case you missed it: Stay on Track of Fitness Goals in 2021, with Standards Leading the Way.

 

 

 


This week’s Federal Register notices of potential interest …

Standards Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, February 22-26, 2021

Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993

Standards Action, February 26, 2021

ANSI’s key public review vehicle enables effective participation in the standards development process.

ANSI Annual Report 2019-2020

Released during World Standards Week 2020, the report details key ANSI and affiliate initiatives over the past year, as well as activities on the horizon. 


United States Standards Strategy (USSS)

Updated in 2020, the United States Standards Strategy provides a vision for the future of the U.S. standards system to support U.S. competitiveness, innovation, health and safety, and global trade.

United States Conformity Assessment Principles (USCAP)

The United States Conformity Assessment Principles articulates how U.S. conformity assessment activities foster confidence while avoiding the creation of unnecessary barriers to trade.

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