ASTM International Committee E56 on Nanotechnology incorporated three Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory (NCL) methods into ASTM International standards, whose use could pave the way for commercially available nanoscale cancer drugs. ... more

The Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Water Sector, a document for water utilities to better protect themselves against cyber attacks or accidental cyber events, was released at the recent American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Security Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio. ... more

The Elements of Mechanical Design, a book from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Press, covers the basic principles, rules and practices of mechanical design. ... more

Greater awareness of the availability of improved therapies is prompting patients to demand treatments that enable them to lead productive lives post-surgery. ... more

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) released a Chinese version of <em>World Water &amp; Environmental Engineering</em>. ... more

Industries of all kinds have increasingly demanded captive power to improve their production process and expand their facilities. ... more

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P11073-10202 - Standard for Health Informatics - Point-of-Care Medical Device Communication - Domain Information Model (DIM) - XML Schema Format.... more

The American Public Health Association (APHA) unveiled a blueprint to address the health impacts of climate change. ... more

A proposed standard being developed by ASTM International Subcommittee D20.96 on Environmentally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products will aid in the determination of degradation and biodegradation of plastics in landfill environments. ... more

ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents is working on ASTM WK17813 - Test Method for Quantification of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Grown with Low Shear and Continuous Flow Using a Drip Flow Biofilm Reactor. ... more

ASTM International is developing a standard that will enable composite end-users and materials suppliers within the aerospace industry to perform a test for polymer matrix composites within guidelines set by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ... more

ASTM International Committee E55 on Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products approved ASTM E 2537 - Guide for Application of Continuous Quality Verification to Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing. ... more

The European Union (EU) said it will be pressing for solid progress when formal negotiations to draw up a new United Nations climate change agreement start on March 31 in Bangkok, Thailand.... more

Customers are disillusioned with the level of service they are receiving, and many will move to a competitor if they are treated badly, according to research from BSI British Standards, which also announced new customer satisfaction standards.... more

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) established a project committee (PC) to prepare a standard on product recall. ... more

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comment on proposed information collection requirements for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). ... more

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) published The Business of Water: A Concise Overview of Challenges and Opportunities in the Water Market, a comprehensive introduction to the challenges and opportunities facing the commercial water industry. ... more

ASTM International published ASTM C 1684 - Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Ambient Temperature-Cylindrical Rod Strength.... more

Global warming may dominate headlines today, but experts believe ecosystem degradation will capture our attention tomorrow. ... more

Propelled by an expanding industrial and manufacturing sector, along with European Union (EU) directives that stringently regulate wastewater and sludge quality, the water and wastewater treatment market in Poland is proving increasingly attractive. ... more

ASTM International and AIIM published AIIM/ASTM BP-01-2008 - Best Practices Guide - PDF Healthcare.... more

BSI British Standards is inviting schools to GetGreenGo and create events that leave people with positive memories rather than permanent scars on their surroundings. ... more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to 0.075 parts per million (ppm) for ground-level ozone, which is the primary component for smog. ... more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued updated emission standards for locomotive and marine diesel engines. ... more

The U.S. Senate voted to enhance toy safety by passing a bill that would make the ASTM International F 963 toy safety standard a mandatory federal requirement for all toys sold in the U.S.... more

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards, an industry-specific guidance document that provides recommendations to help employers and employees reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. ... more

A Eurobarometer survey published on March 13 shows that over two-thirds of Europeans prefer policy decisions on the environment to be made at the European Union (EU) level. ... more

ASTM International issued ASTM D 7390 - Guide for Evaluating Asbestos in Dust on Surfaces by Comparison Between Two Environments.... more

ASTM International issued ASTM D 7245 - Test Method for Measuring Total Water and Volatiles in Liquid Coatings Which Produce Cure Water Upon Heating, which measures the water and volatile content of high baked phenolic coatings.... more

The European Commission (EC) recently published a new report called &quot;Towards an increased contribution from standardisation to innovation in Europe.&quot;... more

To help quantify the dangers of improperly used portable, gasoline-powered generators and evaluate possible technical solutions to the problem, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enlisted the help of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). ... more

According to Frost &amp; Sullivan, 3-D imaging has become one of the highest growth segments in the field of medical imaging, and the European 3-D imaging market is expanding as applications become increasingly affordable. ... more

Low-acuity settings remain at a peak position of the North American multiparameter monitoring equipment market, according to Frost &amp; Sullivan, spurring unit growth by adding new monitors to this highly replacement-driven market. ... more

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) released Climate Change and Infrastructure Engineering: Moving Toward a New Curriculum, a special report to identify specific areas of engineering curricula and continuing education programs that could be improved and updated to better address the impact of climate change on civil infrastructure. ... more

The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a final rule revising existing health standards for asbestos exposure at metal and nonmetal mines, surface coal mines and surface areas of underground coal mines. ... more

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has created a virtual community in which engineers and engineering students around the world are networking on the design of a human-powered water purification system. ... more

The low-emission, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly motor tank vessel named &quot;Victoria&quot; moored in the port of Brussels on Feb. 28 for a special event to illustrate how clean shipping technology can revolutionise the way goods are transported in Europe. ... more

A European Commission (EC) proposal requiring toys containing magnets to carry a mandatory warning label was approved by European Union (EU) member states on Feb. 28.... more

On Feb. 28, the European Union (EU) approved a proposal by the European Commission (EC) requiring toys containing magnets to carry a mandatory warning label. Frequently asked questions about this new toy safety initiative are presented here.... more

Key topics at the March 3 European Union (EU) Environment Council meeting include the Climate Action and Renewable Energy (CARE) package presented by the European Commission (EC) in January and the proposed regulation to reduce CO2 emissionsfrom new cars. ... more

The European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) plans to launch a second phase of the Ultra Low CO2 Steelmaking research programme (ULCOS-II). ... more

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) launched a pilot accreditation program for bodies facilitating the inventory, reduction and removal of greenhouse gases (GHG). ... more

The U.S. Toy Industry Association (TIA) in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) published for public review a safety assurance program for toys. ... more

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) will co-sponsor the North American Robot Safety Conference in Waterloo, Ontario, March 25-28, 2008. ... more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comment on a list of 104 possible drinking water contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future to ensure the continued protection of drinking water. ... more

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specialist conformity assessment system dealing with equipment for use in explosive environments - (IECEx) - launched a new mark of conformity called the Ex Mark.... more

In response to findings presented in a new research report from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF), the Standards Council of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is considering changes to NFPA 1124 - Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles. ... more

The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 collaborated with GS1 to develop a cross-industry implementation guideline relating to electronic data interchange over the Internet (EDIINT).... more

A new standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) seeks to harmonize worldwide the acoustic and tactile signals disabled people use at pedestrian street crossings. ... more

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Network on Chemical Regulation took steps to address the chemical controls and regulations that are affecting U.S. industry. ... more