Alexandra Schirn, Author at the ANSI Blog

Basket of freshly picked cortland apples with no patulin content thereby adhering to ISO 8128.

ISO 8128—Apple Juice

September 25, 2023September 26, 2023Alexandra Schirn

After tomatoes, apples are the second most commonly enjoyed fruit around the world with over 7,500 varieties grown. Approximately 76 million tons of apples are […]

Three young children riding in a tractor filled with hay during the autumn season, and this hayride adheres to ASTM F3168-23.

ASTM F3168-23: Hayride Attractions

September 22, 2023September 12, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Hayrides traditionally have been held as celebratory activities, typically in connection to celebration of the autumn harvest. They originated with farmhands and working farm children who rode loaded hay […]

Wireless vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter, adhering to ASTM F1977-22, used on carpet in living room.

ASTM F1977-22: Vacuum Cleaner System

September 21, 2023September 12, 2023Alexandra Schirn

A vacuum cleaner uses the force exerted by its air flow, along with a brushing action, to pick up the dirt, dust, and mite droppings into […]

Construction workers and architects working on construction site meeting about pre-project planning, adhering to ANSI/ASSE A10.1-2011 (R2017).

ANSI/ASSP A10.1-2011 (R2017): Construction And Demolition

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Construction pre-planning can save time, money, and frustration, making it incredibly beneficial to a construction company. It is not only the key to a successful construction […]

Selection of red and white wine adhering to ISO 5704:1980.

ISO 5704:1980—Equipment For Vine Cultivation & Wine Making

September 19, 2023September 12, 2023Alexandra Schirn

In ancient Greece, it was custom for a dinner host to take the first sip of wine to assure that the wine served to guests […]

Gold and silver metal alloy jewelry shown in luxury retail store adhering to ISO 22764:2020.

ISO 22764:2020—Jewelry And Precious Metals

September 18, 2023December 4, 2023Alexandra Schirn

During the formation of Earth, molten iron sank to its center to make the core, which took with it the vast majority of the planet’s […]

Sustainable green co-working office space with office chairs adhering to ISO 7173:2023.

ISO 7173:2023—Chairs And Stools

September 15, 2023September 12, 2023Alexandra Schirn

In medieval times, only people from royalty or nobility sat on chairs. People belonging to lower social status usually sat on stools, and when in […]

A man paying bill with credit card contactless payment on smartphone in a café and hence the secure financial card transaction message is adhering to ISO 8583:2023.

ISO 8583:2023—Financial Transaction Card Originated Message

September 14, 2023September 12, 2023Alexandra Schirn

In 1950, the Diners Club Card, became the first credit card. Although it could only be used at 28 restaurants and two hotels in New […]

Doctors in an ISO 15189 accredited medical testing laboratory for DNA research, medical, and medicine data analysis.

Accreditation Requirements: ISO 15189 Medical Test Labs

September 13, 2023September 6, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Accreditation Requirements (AR) 2253, ISO 15189 Medical Test Laboratories applies to laboratories accredited to the 2012 edition of ISO 15189 as well as those transitioning or […]

Horizontal ice-cream freezer storing various gelato flavors that adheres to ISO 22043:2020.

ISO 22043:2020—Horizontal Closed Ice-Cream Freezers

September 12, 2023August 29, 2023Alexandra Schirn

Ice-cream is perishable and requires careful treatment. Exposing ice-cream to temperatures that are too high will negatively affect its body, texture, and flavor characteristics. ISO […]