IHS INFORMANT

A monthly eMail Newsletter that focuses on issues relating to the use of engineering standards. Insights and contributions from many Standards Developing Organizations are featured.

Article Archive:
+ What Makes A "Good" Standard?
+ Measurement Standards (SI v. U.S.)
+ Standards Compliance
+ Should Standards be Free?
+ Finding Standards
+ Contributed Stories

ENGINEERING STANDARDS NEWS

July 3, 2008

ISO 15743:2008 Targets Risk Management in Cold Workplaces
A new standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) provides a methodology for assessing risk and managing work in cold ... more

July 3, 2008

ANSI China Program Issues White Paper on Foreign Participation in Chinese Tech Committees
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released a white paper to educate and inform ANSI's members about an announcement outlining ... more

July 3, 2008

EPA Amends NSPS for Portland Cement Plants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed amendments to the new source standards of performance (NSPS) for Portland cement plants. ... more

July 2, 2008

NSF Int'l, BIFMA Seek Comment on Furniture Sustainability Standard
A business and institutional furniture sustainability standard is ready for NSF International's consensus ballot process and the American National ... more

July 2, 2008

ANSI Signs MOU with TCR for Partnership in Greenhouse Gas Accreditation Program
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Climate Registry (TCR). ... more

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