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ANSI & Safety Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is an independent organization that is involved nationally and internationally in the process of standard development. ANSI does not generate standards. It provides an unbiased arena to assure the integrity and consistency of standards generated by industry, government, non-government and consumers groups. Addressing safety and environmental concerns during the standardization process is a primary ANSI activity.

  1. Accreditation Actions

    • ANSI accredits organizations that generate standards for the development of products and policies.

    Consensus Standards

    • ANSI promotes the development of standards through consensus of participating organizations and individuals.

    Regulatory Standards

    • ANSI works with government agencies to assure the integrity of standards applicable to safety research and testing for home and workplace products.

    Consumer Product Safety

    • Standardization of research, testing and production procedures that assure consumer product safety is an important aspect of ANSI activities. An important ANSI activity is the standardization of testing and manufacturing methods that assure safe imported and exported products.

    Safety at Home

    • The organization is involved with standardization for research and testing methods for toy, household furnishing, appliance and recreational water safety,

    Workplace Safety Products

    • ANSI is instrumental in the standardization of applicable testing and manufacturing procedures for safety and personal protective equipment used for worker safety.

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