American National Standards Institute

Premium Ski Goggles Exceed Industry Quality Standards During Testing

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Friday, January 6, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand dedicated to providing high-quality outdoor gear at reasonable prices, Outdoor Master , reached a major milestone after exceeding a range of industry standards during the testing of its ski goggles.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand dedicated to providing high-quality outdoor gear at reasonable prices, Outdoor Master , reached a major milestone after exceeding a range of industry standards during the testing of its ski goggles.
  • Outdoor Master's ski goggles outperformed three of its market competitors — whose prices are two to three times — higher during HD testing.
  • Outdoor Master coats the lenses of its premium ski goggles with CAP (a strong anti-fog coating) that absorbs moisture.
  • He said:
    "We had confidence in the quality and durability of our ski goggles, but to have this officially confirmed via testing is great news for our brand.

Graphene for electronics making strides towards ISO standards - spearheaded by MITO and Cardea

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

"We see a bright future for diagnostic tools based on graphene electronics, but we're not waiting for that future - we're making it happen!

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  • "We see a bright future for diagnostic tools based on graphene electronics, but we're not waiting for that future - we're making it happen!
  • On the graphene Technical Specification team, that expertise came from Dr. Angela Hight Walker, a Senior Scientist at NIST.
  • Dr. Hight Walker states, "Graphene will play a major role in multiple industries; developing documentary standards will certainly hasten the pace.
  • Having US companies like MITO Materials and Cardea spearhead standards discussions indicates a new threshold of maturity for the U.S.-based graphene industry."

BC Holdings of Tennessee, LLC Becomes an IACET Accredited Provider

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Monday, December 19, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded financial wellness and workforce training company, BC Holdings of Tennessee, LLC, the prestigious Accredited Provider accreditation. IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation period extends for five years, and includes all programs offered or created during that time.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded financial wellness and workforce training company, BC Holdings of Tennessee, LLC, the prestigious Accredited Provider accreditation.
  • IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
  • "We are pleased to recognize and celebrate the achievement of BC Holdings of Tennessee as an Accredited Provider," stated Casandra Blassingame, President & CEO of IACET.
  • BC Holdings of Tennessee has pledged its continued compliance with the Standard and is now authorized to use the IACET name and Accredited Provider logo on promotional course material.

Michigan Health Information Network Once Again Achieves DirectTrust™ HISP Accreditation

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Lansing, Michigan, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) today announced it has once again achieved full accreditation through the DirectTrust™ Accreditation Program for Health Information Service Providers (HISPs). DirectTrust is a non-profit healthcare industry alliance created to support secure, identity-verified electronic exchanges of protected health information (PHI) between provider organizations, and between providers and patients, for the purpose of improved coordination of care.

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  • Lansing, Michigan, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) today announced it has once again achieved full accreditation through the DirectTrust™ Accreditation Program for Health Information Service Providers (HISPs). DirectTrust is a non-profit healthcare industry alliance created to support secure, identity-verified electronic exchanges of protected health information (PHI) between provider organizations, and between providers and patients, for the purpose of improved coordination of care.
  • “DirectTrust HISP accreditation certifies that an organization has established and upheld a superior level of trust for its stakeholders, which is a significant distinction.
  • The Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services (MiHIN) is Michigan’s state-designated entity for the technical, legal, secure, and private exchange of health information.
  • MIHIN is a 501C3 non-profit, socio-technical collaboration that includes the State of Michigan, Health Information Exchanges, health systems, hospitals, care providers, behavioral health clinics, FQHC’s, PIHPs, health plans/payers, pharmacies, post-acute care, hospices, and the Governor’s Health Information Technology Commission.

Enovix Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Validating Its Commitment to Quality and Readiness for Expansion

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ISO 9001:2015 is a certification from the International Organization for Standardization, an independent, non-governmental body that ensures companies provide their customers with consistent, quality products and services.

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  • ISO 9001:2015 is a certification from the International Organization for Standardization, an independent, non-governmental body that ensures companies provide their customers with consistent, quality products and services.
  • Enovix is the leader in advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery development and production.
  • Enovix is building an advanced silicon-anode lithium-ion battery production facility in the U.S. for volume production.
  • Enovix is also developing its 3D cell technology and production process for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets to help enable widespread utilization of renewable energy.

ANSI Adopts BHCOE Standards of Excellence as an American National Standard (ANS)

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) today announced the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has adopted BHCOE/ANSI Standard 201: Standards of Excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis Services as an American National Standard.

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  • Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) today announced the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has adopted BHCOE/ANSI Standard 201: Standards of Excellence for Applied Behavior Analysis Services as an American National Standard.
  • An ANSI-Accredited Association, BHCOE is part of nearly 250 ANSI-Accredited Standards Developers engaged in the creation and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards such as the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Standards and Technology.
  • We are excited to have BHCOEs Accreditation Standards be approved as an American National Standard, said Sara Litvak, Chief Executive Officer of BHCOE.
  • By having our standards approved as an American National Standard, BHCOE is continuing to fulfill its mission of ensuring and encouraging safe, effective, equitable, patient-centered healthcare.

Leviton Joins Green Building Initiative as Visionary Member

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton announced today that the company joined the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a Visionary member. Partnerships with organizations such as GBI are a core component of Leviton's CN2030 program, the company's refreshed and formalized sustainability commitment with the goal of achieving company-wide Carbon Neutrality by 2030.   

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  • Randy Mortensen, Senior VP of Global Sales and Marketing at Leviton, joins GBI Board of Directors
    MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leviton announced today that the company joined the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as a Visionary member.
  • As a Visionary member, Leviton will make a financial commitment and contribute to shaping future GBI programs, as well as gain educational opportunities focused on sustainability.
  • Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes and federal Guiding Principles Compliance building certification and assessment programs.
  • GBI also issues professional credentials, including Green Globes Professional (GGP), Green Globes Emerging Professional (GGEP), and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP).

12 Questions to Ask Before Powering Up the Snow Thrower

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Monday, December 12, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Snow flurries and winter storms can be unpredictable and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to prepare in advance before bad weather hits.

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  • "Outdoor power equipment like snow throwers can make quick work of a big job," says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser.
  • OPEI offers 12 Questions to ask before operating a snow thrower.
  • Always turn off the snow thrower and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs.
  • It's best to keep kids and pets indoors and supervised while a snow thrower is operating.

ANSI Board of Directors Names Volunteer Leaders for 2023

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors has announced its new members and officers for the term beginningJanuary 1, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Directors has announced its new members and officers for the term beginningJanuary 1, 2023.
  • Phil Piqueira, vice president of global standards, UL Standards & Engagement, was re-appointed to a third and final one-year term as Chair of the ANSI Board.
  • Supporting the Chair will be the following Vice Chairs:Dale Cyr, Inteleos; Tim Klein, U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S.
  • Amanda Benedict, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), will chair the ANSI ISO Council.

USNC/IEC Elects Veronica A. Lancaster of CTA as President

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has announced that Veronica A. Lancaster, vice president of standards programs at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has been elected as the new USNC president.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has announced that Veronica A. Lancaster, vice president of standards programs at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has been elected as the new USNC president.
  • Lancaster succeeds Kevin Lippert of UL Standards & Engagement, who served as USNC President since 2019.
  • A long-time member of the USNC, Lancaster is the vice president of standards programs in the technology and standards department at CTA, where she is responsible for the development, management, and growth of CTA's standards program.
  • "CTA is proud to support Veronica in this role as the first woman president in the history of the U.S. National Committee," said Gary Shapiro, CEO and president, CTA.