The Effects of Remote Assessment on 17020 Accreditation
Almost daily, ANAB is asked the same question: During the Global Pandemic, can Inspection Bodies Still Get Accreditation? The short answer to this question is […]
Certificate Term and Its Rationale in Relation to ASTM E2659
The “certificate term” is so important in the ASTM E2659-18 standard that not only does it define “certificate term” but it also gives the phrase […]
Choosing the Right Work Ladder
Whether cleaning out gutters, changing lights, or hanging seasonal decorations, picking the right ladder should not be done lightly. There are a number of considerations. […]
“Instructional Design Model” Referenced in ASTM E2659-18 Section 6.1.1
What exactly is meant by the term “Instructional design model” as referenced in ASTM E2659-18 section 6.1.1 and what would be considered evidence of compliance […]
FSSC 22000 Version 5.1 Released and in Transition
ANAB has been recognized as an accreditation body by the FSSC 22000 Foundation for the FSSC 22000 food safety management system scheme for 10 years. […]
Electric Vehicles Surpass Expectations, Standards Support Future Growth
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced automobile sales into stagnation, electric vehicles (EVs) have exceeded sales expectations, comprising 4% of the […]
The Three Pillars Supporting Your Certificate Program: Internal Audit, Program Evaluation, and Management Review
A topic that generates a lot of confusion, questions, and non-conformities in the Certificate Accreditation Program (CAP) accreditation process are three foundational practices that may […]
ANSI/ASHRAE 55-2020: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
An American National Standard, ANSI/ASHRAE 55-2020: Thermal Environmental Conditions For Human Occupancy, specifies indoor thermal environmental factors and personal factors that will produce thermal environmental […]
IEEE Guide, Interactions Between Power System Disturbances & Surge Protective Devices
Power system disturbances can wage severe adverse effects on electrical equipment. To help consumers navigate the darkness outside normal state operations, manufacturers produce surge protectors. […]
ANAB Recognized as an Accreditation Body for FDA ASCA Pilot Program
ANAB has been recognized as an accreditation body (AB) for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) Pilot program […]