The ANSI Blog

Assessor conducting reaccreditation of a lab beside other masked lab employee.

What is Reaccreditation?

January 21, 2022January 21, 2022Erin Stepka and Natalia Larrimer

What is Accreditation? To understand reaccreditation, one must first understand accreditation. Accreditation is an independent evaluation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) against recognized standards to […]

An ASME B30.9-2021 sling pulling up platform in work site.

ASME B30.9-2021: Slings

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Brad Kelechava

The sling, like many other technologies, has roots in warfare. Constructed in various forms since the dawn of civilization, slings were archaic missile launchers, firing […]

Workcred Discussing Standards in how certification supports standards video.

How are Certifications Supported by Standards?

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Roy Swift

Standards exist to protect human health, safety, and the environment, as well as to ensure that different products work together. In the U.S. alone, there […]

Woman wearing face mask and bringing money to bank with ANSI X9.100-120-2015 (R2021) bank deposit ticket.

ANSI X9.100-120: Bank Deposit Tickets

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022Brad Kelechava

Bank deposit tickets–otherwise known as deposit slips or receipts–are integral items for certain banking activities. As the proof that a deposit has been made, it […]

Lab technicians working on statements of conformity to prepare for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Statements of Conformance

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Erin Stepka

Conformity assessments create producer and consumer confidence in the marketplace, as products under statements of conformance meet certain design and safety requirements from specific standards. […]

Liquid dripping from pipette as worker tests in standalone sampling organization laboratory.

Standalone Sampling Organizations

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022Erin Stepka

Sampling is an integral part of our daily lives. The water we drink, the food we consume, and the products we buy are monitored through […]

Medical Advancements That Promote Patient Independence

January 10, 2022January 28, 2022Guest Contributor

This infographic was created by Coapt Engineering Here are some medical and technological breakthroughs that help patients remain independent. Remote Patient Monitoring Equipment Advances in […]

Dietary supplements scattered about but safe with Amazon seller requirements with ANAB accreditation security.

What is Required to Sell Dietary Supplements on Amazon?

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022Melanie Ross, Technical Products Developer

Quality and safety of dietary supplements are of utmost importance to the consumer. These supplements are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration […]

Man making mobile check deposit through app assured with ANSI X9.100-187-2021 provisions.

Electronic Exchange of Check and Image Data

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022Brad Kelechava

Check 21 First enacted on October 8, 2004, the 21st Century Act (also known as the Check 21 law) allows banks to handle more checks […]

Rain accumulating on roof (ponding) in darkness and in need of ASCE-SEI 7-2022 drainage.

Rain Loads: Design Guidance in ASCE/SEI 7-2022

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022Brad Kelechava

A single droplet of rain means no true threat, and similarly, rainfall, at ordinary intensities, is rarely a cause for immobilizing concern. However, by weighing […]