Most Popular Standards
What are the most popular standards? According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the top three standards are ISO/IEC 17025, the ISO 9000 family, […]
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The ANAB Blog: timely information about accreditation. The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSI.
The largest multi-disciplinary accreditation body in North America, ANAB accredits management systems certification bodies, product certification bodies, personnel certification bodies, certificate programs, food protection managers, food handler training certificate programs, calibration and testing labs, forensic service providers, inspection bodies, greenhouse gas (GHG) validation and verification bodies, reference material producers, and proficiency test providers.
ANAB offers accreditation to numerous standards, including ISO/IEC 17021-1 (for certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, ISO/IEC 27001, and more) ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17065, ISO/IEC 17024, ASTM E2659, ISO/IEC 17043, ISO 17034, ISO 14065, and ISO/IEC 17020.
ANAB also conducts accreditation-related training courses for individuals and organizations, including online self-paced training courses and live, instructor-led web-based courses.
IEC 31010:2019, International Standard on Risk
In times of uncertainty, it’s good to know IEC and ISO maintain a risk management toolbox that can help organizations stay ahead of threats to […]
Why Pick ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation for Personnel Certification Bodies?
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation is the premier personnel certification accreditation program worldwide. In fact, there are over 200 certifications accredited by […]
Look for ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation When Selecting Personnel Certification Programs
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation is the premier personnel certification body accreditation worldwide. Around four million professionals hold a certification from a […]
ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation: How to Get Accredited (Part 2 of 2)
ANSI Natonal Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation is the premier program for certification bodies worldwide, with over 200 programs accredited. The process to get […]
ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation: How to Apply (Part 1 of 2)
With over 200 programs accredited worldwide, ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation is the premier accreditation program for certification bodies (CBs). Any personnel certification body seeking ANSI […]
Update on the IAF Database of Accredited Certifications
Progress on development of the International Accreditation Forum‘s Database of Accredited Certifications (IAF CertSearch) continues, with development of the website and data collection. According to […]
Benefits of Addressing Nonconformities in the Laboratory
It’s important for laboratories to plan and take action to avoid or eliminate nonconformities to reduce waste and rework, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. […]
ANAB Accreditation Plays a Role in the Risks of PFAS
Accreditation of laboratories that analyze per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is of great importance, given the persistence of and potential health and environmental risks associated with […]
Testifying at FDA’s First Public Hearing on Cannabis Extract
Last week, Matthew Sica, Accreditation Manager, RMP, PT, and Medical, testified at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s first public hearing on how to regulate […]