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Orange gloves following ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2021 to lay ceramic tile.

ANSI A108/A118/A136.1:2021 – Installation of Ceramic Tile

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022Brad Kelechava

Ceramic tile looks good. Of course it does—skilled professionals utilize the best knowledge so you see only the aesthetically-pleasing 3 billion square feet of ceramic […]

Copper pots and pans hanging in large restaurant NSF/ANSI 51-2021 food equipment kitchen.

NSF/ANSI 51-2021: Food Equipment Materials

June 22, 2022June 24, 2022Brad Kelechava

An American National Standard, NSF/ANSI 51-2021, doesn’t deal with what’s in your food—it focuses on what’s in the equipment used to make your food. Demand […]

The value of certificates and the myths that certificate holders believe graphic.

Fact or Fiction? Five Myths about Certificates

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022Karen Elzey, Associate Executive Director, Workcred

Certificates play a vital role in today’s skills-based economy, signaling to employers the learning outcomes that potential hires have achieved, and allowing job seekers to […]

Brown eggs that have been produced via ANAB Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program for FDA recognition.

ANAB Recognized by FDA for the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) Program

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022Keith Klemm, Senior Manager of Accreditation

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized ANAB as an accreditation body (AB) for the Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods (LAAF) program. This […]

Hospital hallway with medical devices following ISO 13485 quality management and accredited with IAD MD 9:2022 requirements.

IAF MD 9:2022 – Changes in Medical Device Quality Management Systems

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022Brenda Bissell, Senior Accreditation Manager

IAF MD 9:2022, Application of ISO/IEC 17021-1 in the Field of Medical Device Quality Management Systems specifies normative criteria for conformity assessment bodies (CABs) auditing […]

Net-zero parking garage with verdant green roof adhering to the IECC or ANSI 90.1.

Net-Zero Homes: Designing for Maximum Energy Efficiency

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022Guest Contributor

As climate change and environmental awareness rise to the forefront of the public consciousness, energy efficiency becomes a goal that many strive for in building […]

Woman happy about World Accreditation Day and the effort ANAB accreditation makes in sustainability.

World Accreditation Day 2022: Accreditation’s Role in Sustainability

June 9, 2022June 15, 2022ANAB

Celebrated on June 9 to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation, World Accreditation Day is a global initiative established by IAF and ILAC.

Qualified empty calibration and testing laboratory that follows ANAB TR 2501 and ISO/IEC 17025 for accreditation.

ANAB TR 2501 Requirements for Laboratory Accreditation

June 8, 2022June 15, 2022Ryan Fischer, Senior Manager of Accreditation, Calibration

Technical requirements (TR) for specific programs are defined by ANAB to further outline additional requirements for the activities performed by laboratories within those programs. Technical […]

Family adoring perfect oven due to it undergoing ISO/IEC 17065 product certification and ANAB accreditation.

Benefits of Product Certification

June 7, 2022June 15, 2022Erin Stepka

Product certification is becoming ever more critical as consumers realize the impact of their spending power on consumer markets. With more options for products and […]

Soda fountain dispensing cola beverage with the help of ASSE Standard 1022-2021 backflow preventers.

ASSE 1022-2021: Backflow Preventer for Beverage Dispensing Equipment

June 6, 2022June 15, 2022Brad Kelechava

For beverage dispensing equipment, the specifications and testing for a standard backflow preventer device are addressed in ASSE 1022-2021: Performance Requirements for Backflow Preventer for […]