Conformity Assessment – If Only…
You can understand conformity assessment—in any situation and from any point of view regardless of the situational minutia. In other words, at a basic principles […]
Accreditation
APAC TEC1-002 Coil Guidance Document
ANAB is pleased to announce the publication of APAC TEC1-002 APAC Guidance on the Assessment of Metrological Traceability of Measurements Made with Multi-Turn Coils Used […]
A Standards Fable
Once upon a time . . . a Standard was written. The Standard was an attempt to solve a problem that troubled a lot of […]
ISO 20387:2018 – General Requirements for Biobanking
For over 100 years, human specimens have been collected and stored for research purposes. The initial specimen banks based their operations on the needs of […]
Principles of Biobanking
Biobanks are a key component of performing modern medical and healthcare research, producing many research studies with significant implications for improving health. Researchers have learned […]
Difference Between Accreditation and Certification
Over the years, customers and other interested parties have sought out ANAB for certifications, certificates, food handlers cards, and other services in the credentialing arena. […]
The Reality and Potential of Certifications
A new series of reports co-published by Workcred, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce, and the George Washington Institute of Public Policy serves as a resource […]
What is Reaccreditation?
What is Accreditation? To understand reaccreditation, one must first understand accreditation. Accreditation is an independent evaluation of conformity assessment bodies (CABs) against recognized standards to […]
Flexible Scope of Accreditation for Laboratories
What is a Flexible Scope of Accreditation? A flexible scope of accreditation is designed to define a laboratory’s competence for the purpose of applying its […]
Accredited Laboratories Support EPA Energy Star Program
Testing laboratories that perform energy testing of any product for an Energy Star® rating can be accredited under ANAB’s Energy Star program. Introduced in 1992, […]