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July 19, 2021

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ANSI Releases Schedule of Fall Virtual Events for World Standards Week 2021

ANSI has announced the schedule of virtual events for World Standards Week (WSW) 2021, which will be celebrated on October 25-29. To assure safe, engaging, and successful events for the U.S. standardization community, ANSI is splitting the WSW 2021 events across fall 2021 (virtual) and spring 2022 (in-person).

ANSI COVID-19 Update: A New Standard Safeguards Vaccine Refrigeration

The ANSI Federation and standardization community are stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health and safety and the nation's recovery. In this issue:

  • Standard for Vaccine Fridges Can Reduce Waste, Increase Efficiency for Vaccination Distributors 

Connect for Success: USNC Opens Mentoring Program Applications

The U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) encourages interested applicants to apply to its USNC Professional Mentoring Program. Individuals who are interested in joining the program, either as a mentor or protégé, are invited to submit a completed application form by Friday, August 13, 2021

ISO Publishes New Standard for Low-Speed Automated Driving Systems

Growth of Low-Speed Automated Driving System technology has been hampered by a lack of international standards defining performance and safety requirements – until now. A new standard has just been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to help accelerate technological progress in a safe and sustainable way. ANSI is the U.S. member body to ISO.

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This Week in Standards Development

Review the latest domestic and international standards proposals, documents for public comment, new initiatives, and other opportunities for U.S. stakeholders to get involved.

 

 

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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 NEMA, NFPA, UL, and more...

 

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Standards Spotlight

ANSI strives to increase the visibility of standards by highlighting their real-world application and impact on everyday life. Read the latest post: Wearable Tech Helps Detect COVID Symptoms, Tracks Long-Term Effects 

 

 

 

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This week’s Federal Register notices of potential interest …

Standards Related Notices from the U.S. Federal Register, July 12-16, 2021

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

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Standards Action, July 16, 2021

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

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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. 

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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.

 

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

 

Check out these other publications and documents of interest.

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