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Road cycling bicycles manufactured to adhere to testing, safety, and performance requirements in ISO 4210-2:2023.

ISO 4210-2:2023 – City, Trekking, Mountain & Racing Bicycles

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023Alexandra Schirn

In 1896, both road and track cycling became an Olympic sport, and after a century, mountain biking, a cross-country race over rough terrain, made its […]

A Standards Fable

January 26, 2023January 27, 2023Keith Mowry, Senior Manager of Accreditation, Product Certification

Once upon a time . . . a Standard was written. The Standard was an attempt to solve a problem that troubled a lot of […]

Woman making a banking transaction at an ATM that adheres to cryptography checklist in ISO 13491-2:2023.

ISO 13491-2:2023 – Security Compliance Checklists

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023Alexandra Schirn

The origin of cryptography dates back to 1900 BC Egypt in the form of hieroglyphics. The scribe of the main chamber of the tomb of […]

Researcher using a test tube to perform interference testing in clinical chemistry lab, adhering to CLSI EP07-Ed3 (R2022).

CLSI EP07-Ed3 (R2022): Interference Testing In Chemistry

January 23, 2023January 19, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Interferences with clinical laboratory tests can create discrepancies in test results that may lead to patient harm. Although performance is monitored by internal quality control […]

Futuristic white building beside tree in Germany adhering to ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2022 requirements.

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022: Energy Standard For Buildings

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023Brad Kelechava

The energy standard for buildings has been revised: ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2022: Energy Standard For Sites And Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings (I-P Edition). The earliest human […]

Steel getting covered in zinc coating for corrosion prevention, adhering to ASTM B633-23.

ASTM B633-23: Zinc Electrodeposited Coatings On Iron/Steel

January 19, 2023January 17, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Due to their effective corrosion resistance, electrodeposited zinc and zinc-alloy coatings have been extensively used in a wide variety of applications, from transport, automotive, marine, […]

Yellow ear protection sitting on rusty workbench that leads to high workplace noise hazards.

What is High Noise in the Workplace and Why is it a Hazard?

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023Guest Contributor

Excessive noise at work can be a real issue for many. Airports, factories, construction sites, and nurseries are just a few common examples of work […]

Steel oil piping system adhering to ASME B31.8-2022.

ASME B31.8-2022: Gas Transmission In Piping Systems

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023Alexandra Schirn

66% of crude oil and refined products in the United States are delivered via pipelines, and nearly all natural gas is moved through pipelines. Products […]

Lab technician reviewing validity of results as part of beneficial laboratory practice.

Implementing Beneficial Laboratory Practices

January 12, 2023January 11, 2023Melanie Ross, Technical Products Developer

Implementing beneficial laboratory practices enhances confidence in the data generated by the laboratory, which helps bolster its reputation. Beneficial laboratory practices also improve productivity and […]

Pressure gauges, measuring instruments for pressure, mounted on the pipeline adhering to ASME B40.100-2022.

ASME B40.100-2022: Pressure Gauges And Gauge Attachments

January 11, 2023January 17, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Since the 1800s, pressure gauges have been reliable, accurate, and overall crucial components of most processing systems because they are easy to read to help prevent […]