Erin Stepka, Author at the ANSI Blog

ISO/IEC 17020 Checklists

July 11, 2022July 15, 2022Erin Stepka

ISO/IEC 17020 (Non-Forensic) Accreditation Process When looking to obtain ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation for performing inspections, there are various requirements that inspection bodies must conform to […]

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 […]

Workers on cannabis farm that have received cannabis certificates from an ASTM D8403 ANAB accredited issuer.

ANAB’s Cannabis Certificate Program

April 19, 2022June 15, 2022Erin Stepka

With $20 billion of sales in 2020, the cannabis industry is projected to skyrocket in value to $45.9 billion by 2025. The required testing and […]

Lab technician examining test tube for adherence to ISO 15189 to prepare medical laboratory for accreditation.

What is ISO 15189?

April 12, 2022June 15, 2022Erin Stepka

Medical laboratory test results account for 70% of medical decisions, showing how important these facilities are for health and safety in patient care. Medical laboratories […]

Airplane soaring high in the sky due to adherence to AS9104 changes to aerospace quality management systems.

AS9104 and New Revisions

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022Erin Stepka

Despite a pandemic and a significant dip in the aviation industry, air travel is once again back on the rise. In June 2021, United Airlines […]

Lab specialist opening vat in hazmat suit to fix nonconformity through corrective action and preventative action.

Corrective Action vs. Preventive Action

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022Erin Stepka

When implementing a management system, there can be some confusion in terminology. Two terms that are often misunderstood are corrective action and preventive action. At […]

Woman lying on couch with phone while watching TV on electronics assessed to EPEAT certification.

What Is EPEAT Certification?

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022Erin Stepka

What is EPEAT? The Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) program assists high-performance, sustainable electronics purchasers. As the leading global Type 1 ecolabel, it covers […]

Lab technicians working on statements of conformity to prepare for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Statements of Conformance

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022Erin Stepka

Conformity assessments create producer and consumer confidence in the marketplace, as products under statements of conformance meet certain design and safety requirements from specific standards. […]

Liquid dripping from pipette as worker tests in standalone sampling organization laboratory.

Standalone Sampling Organizations

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022Erin Stepka

Sampling is an integral part of our daily lives. The water we drink, the food we consume, and the products we buy are monitored through […]

Reflection of a safe walking surface following ASTM F1637-21.

ASTM F1637-21: Standard Practice For Safe Walking Surfaces

May 12, 2021June 1, 2021Erin Stepka

Trips and falls can happen anywhere. In 2019, there were 244,000 workplace injuries from falls, slips, and trips, according to the National Safety Council. Uneven […]