American National Standards Institute

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

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Research, Professional Services, Family, People with Disabilities, Consumer, Mental Health, Parenting, Children, Science, Practice Management, Consulting, Health, Maintenance, Accreditation, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Autism, American National Standards Institute, Government, Life, National Science Foundation, Patient, Developer, Disability in Canada, ABA, Quality of life, ANSI, Applied behavior analysis, Safety, Health, Ethics, MBA, Professional, Risk management

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Carbon, FUTURE, Carbon neutrality, GBI, GGP, Partnership, Green Building Initiative, GGEP, American National Standards Institute, Built environment, Investment, Visionary, GPCP, Marketing, Multimedia, ANSI, Senior, Safety, Education, Engineering, Organization, Management, Renewable energy, Online shopping, Leviton

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.   

Key Points: 
  • 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

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 12, 2022
PETS, NEVER, Gasoline, Human, Snow, Weather, Recycling, Standards organization, ISO, Light, International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization (journal), Golf, OPEI, American National Standards Institute, Running, IEC, Ethanol, Multimedia, ANSI, Safety, Road, Janitor, Satellite navigation device, Firewood

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.

Key Points: 
  • "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

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 5, 2022
Organization, AAMI, American National Standards Institute, API, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, International Organization (journal), CTA, NSF International, Government, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ISO, UL, Multimedia, AAFS, Food and Drug Administration, DHS, U.S. FDA, United States Department of Homeland Security, Quality of life, IEC, ANSI, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Consumer Technology Association, Engagement, Chair, Consumer, United States Department of Transportation, International Electrotechnical Commission, National Committee, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, American Petroleum Institute, Device file, Furniture, Management, Audit, Transport, IAPMO

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 5, 2022
Consumer Technology Association, Electricity, American National Standards Institute, Engagement, Certification, Army of the United States, Accreditation, Woman, Government, Veronica, ISO, UL, International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization (journal), Disability, National Committee, CTA, Policy, Quality of life, History, IEC, Growth, ANSI, Multimedia, Safety, Information technology, Organization, Audit, Risk management, Management

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

B. Braun's Space® Infusion Pump Systems Earn UL 2900-2-1 Certification

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Software, Stapley, Space, Communication, B. Braun, Organization, Food, Health care, Multimedia, Part, Risk, Certification, Hospital, Patient safety, Health, CAP, Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Caregiver, Government, ANSI, Spacecom, EMR, Patient satisfaction, Marketing, Senior, Safety, UL, Pain management, Wireless, American National Standards Institute, FDA, Medical device

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, today announced that the wireless devices of the Space Infusion Pump System* earned certification to UL 2900-2-1** through UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP). The UL 2900-2-1 standard is published as a U.S. national consensus standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and a recognized consensus standard by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supporting their pre- and post-market cybersecurity guidance.

Key Points: 
  • BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, today announced that the wireless devices of the Space Infusion Pump System* earned certification to UL 2900-2-1** through UL Cybersecurity Assurance Program (UL CAP).
  • The technical experts at UL Solutions explored all facets of the UL 2900-2-1 Standard requirements in their evaluation of the Space Infusion Pump Systems for CAP certification.
  • In addition to receiving certification to the UL 2900-2-1 Standard, Perfusor Syringe Pump,within B. Braun's Space Infusion Pump Systems platform, is the first in the industry with medical ground and/or air transport in the FDA cleared indications for use.
  • * Space Infusion Pump System includes the Wireless Infusomat 8713051U, SpaceStation with SpaceCom 8713142U, and Perfusor 8713031U.

New X9 Report Demystifies Quantum Computing Risks

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Hardware, Other Defense, Security, Data Management, Publishing, Technology, Nanotechnology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Communications, Professional Services, Defense, Other Technology, Science, Research, PKI, Internet, Organization, CISSP, DigiCert, Tax information reporting, Quantum, ANSI, Computer, TAG, American National Standards Institute, Research, Financial services, ISO, Cryptocurrency, Risk management

The Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. ( X9 ) today announced that it has published an updated version of its Informative Report titled "Quantum Computing Risks to the Financial Services Industry," denoted X9.IR-F01-2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. ( X9 ) today announced that it has published an updated version of its Informative Report titled "Quantum Computing Risks to the Financial Services Industry," denoted X9.IR-F01-2022.
  • This second release of the X9 Informative Report provides background on the principles of quantum computing, the current state of quantum computing as it pertains to the financial industry, quantum's threat to current cryptography, and timing predictions and offers guidance on actions that organizations can take now to identify, prepare for and mitigate risks.
  • The report is written and maintained by the X9 Quantum Computing Risk Study Group.
  • X9 has created a brief video about the report and X9's ongoing work in the area of quantum computing.

Window Covering Manufacturers Association Files Lawsuit Challenging New Consumer Product Safety Commission Rule on Custom Window Coverings

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Retail, Legal, Courts, Public Policy, Government, Home Goods, Professional Services, Construction & Property, Department Stores, Other Retail, Specialty, White House, Federal Government, Public Policy, Interior Design, Other Policy Issues, WCMA, Risk, Consumer Product Safety Act, CPSA, Child, American National Standards Institute, ANSI, Window, CPSC, Safety, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dietary supplement

The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) filed a lawsuit today challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commissions (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Windows.

Key Points: 
  • The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) filed a lawsuit today challenging the Consumer Product Safety Commissions (CPSC) rule, A Safety Standard for Operating Cords on Custom Windows.
  • That is what the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) requires that the CPSC and the industry will work together to develop effective voluntary industry standards.
  • That update specifically addresses the custom product category and has the same goal as the proposed rule to eliminate all free hanging cords from custom products.
  • The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) represents the interests of the window covering industry manufacturers, fabricators and assemblers.

Get the Latest Insights on Resilient Timing for Critical Infrastructure in Fintech/Finance at ATIS' Time and Money Workshop

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022
International Telecommunication Union, Critical infrastructure, Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, 3GPP, Radio, Wall Street, Partner, TIME, OneM2M, ATIS, Inter-American Telecommunication Commission, Government, CITEL, ANSI, IOT, Financial Technologies Group, ITU, American National Standards Institute, Global Positioning System, 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2, Principal, Transport, ICT, United States Department of Transportation, Bank, Cryptocurrency

Time and Money: Resilient Timing for Critical Infrastructure in Fintech/Finance brings together the experts from Wall Street, government and the vendor community to provide a critical update on this new world.

Key Points: 
  • Time and Money: Resilient Timing for Critical Infrastructure in Fintech/Finance brings together the experts from Wall Street, government and the vendor community to provide a critical update on this new world.
  • ATTENDEES WILL LEAVE WITH: An up-to-the-minute understanding of evolving timing-related fintech, knowledge of regulations that are driving more stringent timing requirements, and a clear vision of potential solution sets to help ensure needed timing precision for financial transactions.
  • Our Next G Alliance is building the foundation for North American leadership in 6G and beyond.
  • These priorities follow a fast-track development lifecycle from design and innovation through standards, specifications, requirements, business use cases, software toolkits, open-source solutions and interoperability testing.

StretchLab Receives Accreditation of Brand’s Flexologist Training Program from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Other Sports, General Sports, Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Health, Physical Therapy, Other Education, Health, Education, Canadian Mining Certification Program, Inc., Consultant, ATC, National Organic Program, Environment, Accreditation, Entrepreneurship, CSCS, American National Standards Institute, Experience, MS, Standard, ANSI, ICE, FTP, Education, Growth, Organization, Curriculum, Posture, Credentialing, Medicine, Other Sports, General Sports, Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Health, Physical Therapy, Other Education, Health, Education

StretchLab , the worlds first and largest assisted stretching franchise, announced today the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) has accredited its proprietary Flexologist Training Program (FTP) for a five-year period.

Key Points: 
  • StretchLab , the worlds first and largest assisted stretching franchise, announced today the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) has accredited its proprietary Flexologist Training Program (FTP) for a five-year period.
  • This recognition from ICE validates assisted stretching as a mainstream wellness practice and positions StretchLab as the industry leader.
  • StretchLab received ICE accreditation of its Flexologist Training Program by submitting an application demonstrating the programs compliance with ICE 1100:2019 Standard for Assessment-Based Certificate Programs.
  • Established in 1977, the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) (formerly the National Organization for Competency Assurance) is the leading international membership organization representing the credentialing community.