ISO 24265:2020—Footwear – Test Methods For Uppers
Although shoes are an essential part of our everyday routine, have you thought about the different features of a shoe? There are up to 30 […]
ASTM F2950-14(2021): Soccer Goals
The first known reference to a soccer goal can be traced back to the reign of Chinese Emperor Ch’eng Ti (around 32 B.C.), when two […]
ISO/TR 21380:2022—Matcha Tea
Matcha tea is traditionally prepared with hot water as a beverage in the Japanese tea ceremony. Now, it is consumed worldwide as a tea beverage […]
ANAB Supports Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly
What Is Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly? Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly is part of the organization’s “commitment to preserving the natural world.” It utilizes established product […]
ANSI O1.1-2013 (R2023): Woodworking Machinery
Originating in Europe about 3,000 years ago, the woodturning lathes are among the oldest machines. For many hundreds of years leading up to the Industrial Revolution, […]
ASTM E1578-18: Standard Guide For Laboratory Informatics
With the rise of “informatics” disciplines such as bioinformatics, cheminformatics, and health informatics, laboratory informatics is a critical part of today’s laboratory operations, helping ensure high quality and reliable […]
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, […]