ISO 8124-2:2023—Safety Of Toys – Part 2: Flammability
Flammability is an aspect that certain toy safety standards cover because some toys can easily catch on fire if they contain flammable material that would pose a hazard […]
ISO 8442-2:1997—Cutlery And Table Holloware
The original Jack-o’-lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish, and in England, they used large beets and lit them with embers to […]
The Second Ingredient in Successful Conformity Assessment
What are the required elements, or the ingredients, of “successful” conformity assessment? In this three-part blog series, ANAB explores the three-ingredient recipe needed for successful […]
ANAB’s Sustainability Accreditations
Sustainability standards and certifications and environment claims are voluntary guidelines used by producers, manufacturers, traders, retailers, and service providers to demonstrate their commitment to good environmental, social, ethical, […]
ASA/ANSI S12.3-2023: Declaration Of Product Noise Emission Values
When anyone is exposed to 8 hours of 85 dBA or higher each workday without proper protection hearing damage may occur. Repeated exposure to loud […]
ISO 10218-1:2011—Robots And Robotic Devices Safety
Manufacturing challenges like labor shortages, rising costs, higher consumer demand, and global marketplaces have renewed the push for companies to be automated. Industrial robots are […]
ANSI/ASA S12.60/Part 1-2010 (R2020): Acoustical Performance
Poor acoustical design can often be a problem in the classroom because it results in excessive noise that is disruptive to the learning process and […]
ANSI/AARST MS-PC-2022: Radon Gas In Air
Radon—an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water—is a part of your life regardless of where you live. It can […]
CSA ANSI Z21.57-2010 (R2021): RV Cooking Gas Appliances
There are generally four different types of RV stoves (or RV ranges or cooktops): propane-fueled, diesel-fueled, alcohol-fueled, and induction. The vast majority of RVs, however, come with propane […]
ASTM F381-16: Consumer Trampolines
The kangaroo was the first animal to jump on a trampoline. To promote his invention, George Nissen jumped on a trampoline alongside a kangaroo in Central Park, […]