ANSI - American National Standards Institute

09/06/2026

From avoiding collisions to safely docking in crowded marinas, visibility from the bridge is essential for every large yacht. ISO 24482:2023 establishes requirements for the field of vision from defined working positions on the bridge, helping designers and builders create safer vessels for operators, passengers, and crew.

Learn how this international standard supports safer yacht design and navigation in our latest blog.

ISO 24482:2023 establishes yacht bridge visibility requirements to support safe navigation and informed decision-making on large yachts.

09/05/2026

Sustainability is increasingly influencing how products are designed, manufactured, and evaluated. AHAM 7002-2014 provides a lifecycle-based framework to help manufacturers assess environmental impacts across six key areas: consumables, energy, materials, end-of-life, performance, and manufacturing.

By looking beyond a single attribute, such as energy use, the standard supports a more comprehensive approach to evaluating sustainable product design.

Learn how AHAM 7002-2014 evaluates sustainable household appliances through energy, materials, manufacturing, and lifecycle considerations.

09/04/2026

Employees expect secure access to applications and digital resources, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or connecting across the globe. Virtual desktop services help organizations centralize desktop resources, simplify IT management, and support distributed workforces with flexible, cloud-based solutions.

ATIS-0200006 addresses the needs of medium and large enterprises by establishing requirements for hosted virtual desktop services and a federation framework.

Learn how ATIS-0200006 supports secure, scalable virtual desktop services through cloud federation and enterprise VDI requirements.

09/03/2026

Look closely at ANSI’s new interactive graphic and you’ll find:

🍕 A driverless pizza vehicle called Rolling in Dough Pizza Co.
🚕 An autonomous taxi called OK Computer Cab Co.
✈️ A VTOL airline called Straight-Up Air
🤖 A robotics manufacturer called Dōmo Arigatō Mr. Rōbot Cō

Because standards deserve a little joy, too. Every silly detail rewards a closer look, and every spark reveals a real standard powering real innovation. https://ansi.link/Standards-Are-Everywhere

09/03/2026

Choosing the correct standard is critical for compliance, safety, and keeping projects on schedule. Our latest blog explains how to avoid the most common ANSI Webstore purchasing mistakes, including:

✔ Buying a historical edition instead of the latest version
✔ Selecting an adopted standard instead of the original ISO or IEC publication
✔ Purchasing the wrong language edition
✔ Confusing original and reaffirmed standards

Learn how to identify the correct standard before you buy and save yourself time and frustration.

Avoid common ANSI Webstore purchasing mistakes and learn how to choose the correct standard the first time with these expert tips.

09/02/2026

Even experienced forensic professionals can be influenced by cognitive and human factors. ANAB’s live online training course on November 12th explores how these factors can shape perception, interpretation, and judgment. Dr. Itiel Dror, a recognized leader in cognitive and human factors in forensic science, will provide strategies for recognizing cognitive pitfalls, reducing bias, and strengthening impartiality. https://anab.link/CHFFDM

09/02/2026

Need help finding the right standard or accessing a purchased document? ANSI Customer Service is here to help. Read the 2025 Customer Service Overview to learn about the year's biggest trends, the most common support requests, and how ANSI continues to improve the customer experience.

See how ANSI Customer Service supported 36,453 customer interactions in 2025 with fast help for standards, downloads, and the ANSI Webstore.

09/01/2026

You only have until the end of September to take advantage of early-bird savings for the 2027 ANAB Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS). Connect with accreditation bodies, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, exchange perspectives, and explore the evolving role of conformity assessment. We look forward to seeing you January 19–20, 2027, in National Harbor, MD! https://anab.link/ACAS-2027

08/31/2026

Don’t miss ANAB’s live online training course on October 19-23, led by Kim Gin. This session will train participants to serve as ANAB forensic technical assessors for the assessment of forensic science testing labs, calibration labs, or forensic inspection bodies. For a limited time through the end of this year, this training course is available for $900, reduced from the regular price of $1,600. Learn the mechanics of the forensic assessment process with ANAB! https://anab.link/FTA-5-Day

08/31/2026

🌍 Can consumers trust environmental claims on product packaging? Terms like "biodegradable," "reusable," and " recycled content" are everywhere—but how can organizations assure these claims are accurate and not misleading?

ISO 14021:2026 establishes internationally recognized principles and guidance for making truthful, verifiable environmental claims. Learn how ISO 14021:2026 helps businesses communicate environmental information with greater credibility.

Learn how ISO 14021:2026 establishes requirements for truthful, verifiable self-declared environmental claims and helps prevent greenwashing.