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January 25, 2008
EC Assesses National Energy Efficiency Action Plans
The European Commission (EC) recently made a first assessment of European Union (EU) National Energy Efficiency Action Plans, which member states ... more
January 25, 2008
EC Proposes Stricter Rules for Toy Safety
The European Commission (EC) proposed new legislation to improve toy safety in Europe that would replace and modernise the Toys directive 88/378/EEC ... more
January 25, 2008
ASTM Int'l to Develop Zirconium Standard - ASTM WK17368
ASTM International is developing ASTM WK17368 - Test Method for Determination of Zirconium Treatment Weight on Metal Substrates by X-Ray Fluorescence. ... more
January 22, 2008
ISO/IEC Guide 76 Targets Consumer Satisfaction
A new International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) guide to developing service standards ... more
January 22, 2008
Series of ISO Standards Focuses on Recycling Ships - ISO 30000
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched the first document of a new series of management system standards for the recycling ... more
January 21, 2008
AHAM Issues Coffee Maker Standard, NECA Issues Electrical Fuse Standard
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) issued a coffee maker standard and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) ... more
January 21, 2008
NIST, EC Partner for Better Measurements, Standards
Advancing the development and availability of international measurement standards between the U.S. and the nations of the European Union (EU) ... more
January 17, 2008
Network on Chemical Regulation Set to Launch New Working Group
In an effort to strategically address the imminent requirements of the European Union (EU) Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction ... more
January 17, 2008
Brochure on ISO/IEC Guides Targets Consumers, Manufacturers, Regulators
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published a free brochure providing ... more
January 17, 2008
HFES Issues ANSI Standard for Workstation, Computer Design - ANSI/HFES 100
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) published American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/HFES 100-2007 - Human Factors Engineering ... more
January 15, 2008
ASTM Int'l Publishes Guide to Friction, Wear, Erosion Testing
ASTM International published Manual 56, Guide to Friction, Wear and Erosion Testing. ... more
January 15, 2008
CRI, NSF Int'l Issue Certification Standard for Carpeting Products - NSF/ANSI 140
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) teamed with NSF International to design a certification system for sustainable carpeting. ... more
January 15, 2008
ASTM Int'l Publishes Fatigue, Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials, Devices - ASTM STP 1481
ASTM International published special technical publication ASTM (STP) 1481 - Fatigue and Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials and Devices. ... more
January 15, 2008
OSHA Publishes NPRM for Respirator Fit-Testing Protocol
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register for a ... more
January 15, 2008
ASTM Int'l Issues Manual on Coal, Coke Analysis
ASTM International published Manual 57, Routine Coal and Coke Analysis: Collection, Interpretation and Use of Analytical Data. ... more
January 14, 2008
U.S. FDA Modifies List of Recognized Medical Device Standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the list of consensus standards for use in evaluating medical devices before they are approved ... more
January 14, 2008
Frost: Gov't Regulations Boost Demand for Environmental Testing Instrumentation
To meet the demands of regulations such as the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous ... more
January 14, 2008
Frost: Technological Advancements Drive Growth of Cardio X-ray Equipment Market
Americans' lifestyle choices and the resulting increase in obesity rates and incidences of heart disease are major drivers for the cardiovascular ... more
January 14, 2008
ANSI Revises ANS Submittal Forms
Revised forms for use by American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited standards developers are available and posted at the ANSI Public ... more
January 13, 2008
ASTM Int'l Releases 'Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products'
ASTM International released ASTM Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products. ... more
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