Standards Council of Canada

Stallion Uranium Drilling Intersects Anomalous Radioactivity

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
SRC, La Loche, QA/QC, CPS, TDEM, National Instrument 43-101, Coffer, Blue square, Uranium, Boron, Appaloosa, ICP-OES, Radioactive decay, HF, ICP-MS, HNO3, National instrument, Standards Council of Canada, Fracture, Green Square, BGO, Clay, Athabasca Basin

The survey data when compiled and modeled with all available historical data showed the key characteristics for potential uranium mineralization.

Key Points: 
  • The survey data when compiled and modeled with all available historical data showed the key characteristics for potential uranium mineralization.
  • To best refine drill targets Stallion utilized the latest technology to complete an advanced ground TDEM survey over the target area.
  • Stallion Uranium requests multi-element analysis by ICP-MS and ICP-OES using total (HF:NHO3:HClO4) and partial digestion (HNO3:HCl), boron by fusion.
  • The foregoing scientific and technical disclosures for Stallion Uranium have been reviewed by Darren Slugoski, P.Geo., VP Exploration, a registered member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan.

Federal government announces funds for climate resilience research to strengthen infrastructure

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Research, Infrastructure Canada, INFC, National Research Council Canada, Face, Knowledge, City, Government, Community, SCC, NAS, Federation, Climate change, Investment, National Research Council, Safety, The Honourable, NRC, Climate, Standards New Zealand, Engineering, Standards Council of Canada, Government of Canada, Renewable energy

The program is working with communities and beneficiaries to ensure that projects promote a consistent approach to climate change adaptation, increase resilience, and support informed decision-making for infrastructure and buildings across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The program is working with communities and beneficiaries to ensure that projects promote a consistent approach to climate change adaptation, increase resilience, and support informed decision-making for infrastructure and buildings across Canada.
  • "The safety and well-being of Canadians are priorities for our government as we already feel the impacts of climate change.
  • "Research plays a fundamental role in how we design, build and maintain our infrastructure, buildings and homes to withstand the effects of climate change.
  • From 2016 to 2028, the federal government has committed $160 million of funding through the Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure (CRBCPI), Climate Resilient Built Environment (CRBE), and Standards to Support Resilience in Infrastructure Program (SSRIP) initiatives.

NSF Certifies Microfilter as the World’s First Client for NSF/ANSI 53 Total PFAS Reduction

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Chemicals, Plastics, Green Technology, Energy, Manufacturing, Technology, Consulting, Professional Services, Environment, Environmental Health, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Science, Other Science, Research, Utilities, Engineering, NSF, Carbon, EPA, Health Canada, Absorption, Microfilter, Water, Groundwater, PFAS, PFOS, PPT, Senior, Drinking water, Health, American National Standards Institute, PFOA, SCC, Cancer, Total, ANSI, Standards New Zealand, PFBS, PFNA, Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid, Certification, Standards Council of Canada, Cosmetics

With this certification, Microfilter becomes NSF’s first client in the world to receive this certification for total PFAS reduction.

Key Points: 
  • With this certification, Microfilter becomes NSF’s first client in the world to receive this certification for total PFAS reduction.
  • Microfilter was established in 1996 and has been producing and distributing high-quality water filters for both home and business applications.
  • "Microfilter is proud to be the first company to achieve NSF/ANSI 53 for chemicals for Total PFAS reduction.
  • “We are proud to certify Microfilter as the first client to the NSF/ANSI 53 for chemicals for Total PFAS reduction,” said Jinhee Kim, Senior Manager of Water, at NSF.

Expert Technologist Andrew Hughes Joins FaceTec as VP of Global Standards

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
IEEE, ID, Organization, Safety and liveness properties, Mastercard, ISO, Kantara Initiative, W3C, Hughes, Age verification system, FIDO Alliance, OpenID, SCC, Growth, Standards New Zealand, IDEMIA, Standards Council of Canada, Nursing

SUMMERLIN, Nev., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FaceTec Inc., the global leader in 3D face verification software, announces the hiring of Andrew Hughes as VP of Global Standards. The international standards and compliance expert has more than 25 years of experience in digital identity, mobile driver licenses, information security, program management, and IT standards development.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMERLIN, Nev., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FaceTec Inc. , the global leader in 3D face verification software, announces the hiring of Andrew Hughes as VP of Global Standards.
  • The international standards and compliance expert has more than 25 years of experience in digital identity, mobile driver licenses, information security, program management, and IT standards development.
  • We are very fortunate to have Andrew joining the FaceTec team.
  • "We are very fortunate to have Andrew joining the FaceTec team.

BatteroTech's 280Ah Air-Cooled Energy Storage System Garner Multiple International Certifications

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Carbon, GB, Standards New Zealand, ANSI, IEC, BIS, American National Standards Institute, CCS, CEC, Certification, Standards Council of Canada, IEC 61000, UL, SCC, Multimedia, EPRI, Transport, Electric Power Research Institute, C, Safety, JET, EMC, Medical device, Online shopping

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BatteroTech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "BatteroTech"), a world-leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer, recently obtained multiple international certifications from Germany's TÜV Rheinland for its 280Ah air-cooled battery pack and 1000V/1500V battery cluster, a dual-platform energy storage system.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BatteroTech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "BatteroTech"), a world-leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer, recently obtained multiple international certifications from Germany's TÜV Rheinland for its 280Ah air-cooled battery pack and 1000V/1500V battery cluster, a dual-platform energy storage system.
  • These certifications confirm BatteroTech's air-cooled battery pack and battery cluster comply with international safety standards, paving the way for their entry into the global market.
  • Engineered to support vehicle, marine energy storage, and both 0.5P/1P usage scenarios, the product adeptly addresses demands in the power generation, energy storage and marine sectors.
  • Moreover, it represents a pivotal means of validating the safety of energy storage products, receiving recognition from the U.S. National Fire Protection Agency, the federal judiciary, and various energy storage associations worldwide.

Fortuna intersects 1,299 g/t Ag Eq over a true width of 9.9 meters at the San Jose Mine, Mexico

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Spectroscopy, FSM, Senior, ISO, Digestion, Inductively coupled plasma, CMC, Silver, Standards Council of Canada, FVI, Cross, Gold, National instrument, Plasma, Member, San José Mine, National Instrument 43-101, TSX, News, NYSE, Road, Mining, Exploration

The resulting 200-meter extension returned intervals of up to 90 meters of brecciation, alteration, and zones of mineralization (refer to Figure 1).

Key Points: 
  • The resulting 200-meter extension returned intervals of up to 90 meters of brecciation, alteration, and zones of mineralization (refer to Figure 1).
  • These holes support the interpretation of the Yessi vein, which represents the easternmost limit of mineralization intersected at San Jose to date and which does not have any surface expression, highlighting the regional prospectivity.
  • Further work is planned to better understand the relationship between the Yessi vein and the broader mineralized system at the San Jose Mine.
  • Additional drilling is currently underway to define the strike extent and geometry of the Yessi vein.

Government of Canada helping defence industry protect itself from cyber security threats

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
National security, Private sector, Partnership, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Canadian Armed Forces, Public service, Government, Certification, Standards New Zealand, Organization, Risk, Government of Canada, PSPC, Standards Council of Canada, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Risk management, Arms industry

"Threats to cyber security are complex and rapidly evolving, and in the world of defence procurement, cyber incidents pose a threat to the protection of unclassified federal information.

Key Points: 
  • "Threats to cyber security are complex and rapidly evolving, and in the world of defence procurement, cyber incidents pose a threat to the protection of unclassified federal information.
  • That's why we are taking action to protect our defence supply chain by establishing a Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification to protect Canadians and Canadian businesses."
  • As part of Budget 2023, the Government of Canada allocated $25 million over 3 years for the creation of a new Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification for defence procurement.
  • The Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification will verify and strengthen the cyber security measures Canadian defence companies are taking to protect their networks, systems and applications.

Coway's R&D Center Becomes a CSA-Qualified Witness Laboratory

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Coway has officially become a CSA-qualified witness laboratory.

Key Points: 
  • Coway has officially become a CSA-qualified witness laboratory.
  • CSA evaluates the testing laboratory's analytical capabilities according to strict evaluation criteria and grants the designated testing laboratory qualification.
  • "In the future, we'll continue to provide our customers with reliable products while contributing to product safety as a comprehensive global safety certification testing laboratory."
  • These include approval as a designated TÜV SÜD testing laboratory, TSP (Technical Service Provider) by WQA (Water Quality Association), an international testing laboratory with accreditation from KOLAS (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme), and a drinking water quality inspection agency by South Korea's Ministry of the Environment.

Coway's R&D Center Becomes a CSA-Qualified Witness Laboratory

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Coway has officially become a CSA-qualified witness laboratory.

Key Points: 
  • Coway has officially become a CSA-qualified witness laboratory.
  • CSA evaluates the testing laboratory's analytical capabilities according to strict evaluation criteria and grants the designated testing laboratory qualification.
  • "In the future, we'll continue to provide our customers with reliable products while contributing to product safety as a comprehensive global safety certification testing laboratory."
  • These include approval as a designated TÜV SÜD testing laboratory, TSP (Technical Service Provider) by WQA (Water Quality Association), an international testing laboratory with accreditation from KOLAS (Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme), and a drinking water quality inspection agency by South Korea's Ministry of the Environment.

NSF Launches NSF P524: Water Quality Testing Devices for Drinking Water

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Research, General Health, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Energy, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Science, Health, Other Science, Manufacturing, Drinking water, NSF, SCC, Certification, Drinking, Water, Public, Standards New Zealand, Water supply, Hardness, Safety, Water quality, Standards Council of Canada, Medical device, Bottled water

NSF, a leading public health and safety organization, announces the launch of protocol, NSF P524: Water Quality Test Devices for Drinking Water .

Key Points: 
  • NSF, a leading public health and safety organization, announces the launch of protocol, NSF P524: Water Quality Test Devices for Drinking Water .
  • By verifying the manufacturer’s performance claims, the protocol provides assurance that water quality testing devices are consistent and reliable, allowing users to make informed decisions about drinking water quality.
  • “Having this protocol available for water quality testing devices used for drinking water helps provide confidence to utilities and other users that these products are suitable for use in our water systems.
  • It will help to ensure that people have access to safe and clean drinking water and will support the continued development of high-quality water quality testing devices.