ISO 10377:2013— Consumer Product Safety
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2020, an estimated 28.5 million people sought medical attention for consumer product-related injuries in the United States,…
Why Should Industries Use Marketing and Relevant Standards?
An estimated $1 trillion dollars a year is lost due to a lack of sales and marketing coordination in the United States. Hence, marketing is…
ISO 22329:2021—Use of Social Media In Emergencies
Having effective communication among organizations and with the public are essential aspects of emergency management. The emergence of social media provides more communication options, especially…
ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023— Water for Processing Medical Devices
Healthcare facilities decontaminate and sterilize reusable medical devices numerous times prior to use. The reprocessing of medical devices includes several processes, and water quality plays…
ANSI/IICRC S100-2021: Cleaning Textile Floor Coverings
Textiles are all around us. Besides wearing them, we also use them in our homes—often as rugs and carpets. While textiles are stylish and comfortable…
ANSI/IICRC S520-2024: Professional Mold Remediation
Mold is everywhere, both inside and outside. These microscopic organisms play an important role in the breakdown of plant and animal matter. Although molds are…
How Is Your Favorite Halloween Candy Made?
There are an estimated 73.1 million trick-or-treaters under the age eighteen in the United States. Needless to say, there is no trick or treating without…
ISO 11336-1:2023—Large Yachts
A superyacht is typically defined as a vessel that is at least 24 meters (78 feet) long and has a full-time crew. Currently, there are 5,396 superyachts—over…
IWA 30: Competence of Standards Professionals
The integrity and excellence of standards development lies in the competence and expertise of the individuals engaged in the process. As such, IWA 30-1:2019—Competence Of…