Standards for Sleep Apnea: ISO 80601-2-70 and ISO 17510
Sleep apnea is more common than you may think. The National Sleep Foundation reported that sleep apnea likely affects as much as 20% of the population,…
How Standards Support Healthy Living in Blue Zones
Do you know what Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Ikaria, Greece; and Nicoya, Costa Rica all have in common? These are the five…
ISO 20636:2018—Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Nutrition drinks can have a nourishing mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates; they may assist people in meeting general dietary needs. Liquid chromatography (i.e., a laboratory…
ISO 6646:2011— Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
There are over 40,000 varieties of cultivated rice (the grass species Oryza sativa) worldwide. Every continent other than Antarctica produces some variety of rice: the…
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…