ISO 6539:2014—Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Blume)
Cinnamon is considered to be one of the first traded spices in the ancient word. It was so valuable during this time that it was…
ANSI/IICRC S520-2024: Professional Mold Remediation
Mold is everywhere, both inside and outside. These microscopic organisms play an important role in the breakdown of plant and animal matter. Although molds are…
ISO 6577:2002—Nutmeg and Mace
Nutmeg and mace are the results of the same fruit of the nutmeg tree: Myristica fragrans. While Mace is considered a native of Indonesia and…
ISO/IEEE 11073-10410: 2019— Insulin Pump
Insulin pumps can be recommended for people with diabetes who have trouble managing their blood sugar levels or who have a lifestyle that makes it difficult…
NSF/ANSI 173:2024— Dietary Supplements
The average American diet leaves a lot of room for nutrients: 32% of our calories comes from animal foods, 57% from processed plant foods, and…
ISO 15197:2013 — Blood-Glucose Monitoring Systems
In vitro means “in glass.” As such, in vitro diagnostics are tests usually conducted in test tubes and similar instruments. In vitro diagnostics (IVD) can…
Diabetes Treatment and Care Standards
38.4 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. has increased in recent…
ANSI/RESNA IF-1:2018—Inclusive Fitness Environments
An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability—representing 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us. Although today’s society is focusing more on…
ASTM F2115-19: Motorized Treadmills
In the 1st century AD, the Romans used a precursor to the treadmill, known as the treadwheel. This human-powered device was essentially a large wheel…