World Accreditation Day 2022: Accreditation’s Role in Sustainability
Celebrated on June 9 to raise awareness of the importance of accreditation, World Accreditation Day is a global initiative established by IAF and ILAC.
ANAB TR 2501 Requirements for Laboratory Accreditation
Technical requirements (TR) for specific programs are defined by ANAB to further outline additional requirements for the activities performed by laboratories within those programs. Technical […]
Benefits of Product Certification
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 […]
ASSE 1022-2021: Backflow Preventer for Beverage Dispensing Equipment
For beverage dispensing equipment, the specifications and testing for a standard backflow preventer device are addressed in ASSE 1022-2021: Performance Requirements for Backflow Preventer for […]
ASTM F1506-22: Flame Resistant, Electric Arc Rated Clothing
In some workplaces, exposed skin can mean skin exposed to danger. In fact, under certain conditions, the damage can go beyond subcutaneous and even be […]
SAE J 1273-2021: Hydraulic Hose Assemblies Recommended Practices
As it offers linear and rotary motion with high force and torque with a smaller, lighter package than other forms of power transmission, numerous industries […]
ANAB Accreditation for the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP)
As the newly appointed accreditation body for the Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP), ANAB is set to launch a new accreditation program in accordance with ISO/IEC […]
How Rising UV Levels Impact Homes & Construction Materials
Most people are all too familiar with the pain of a sunburn after a long day outside. However, not as many people realize that their […]
Laboratory Ventilation Package: ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z9.5 and ANSI/ASHRAE 110
A standards package, ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z9.5 and ANSI/ASHRAE 110 – Laboratory Ventilation Package, pairs two essential laboratory ventilation standards, ANSI/ASSP Z9.5-2022: Laboratory Ventilation and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard […]
ANSI/ASHRAE 110: Laboratory Fume Hoods Performance Testing
An American National Standard used for performance testing, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 110-2016, specifies a quantitative and qualitative test method for evaluating fume containment of laboratory fume […]