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OSHA Seeks Comments on VVP Information Collection Procedures  Mar 28, 2008
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comment on proposed information collection requirements for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

WRI: Leading Companies Responding to Ecosystem Degradation  Mar 27, 2008
Global warming may dominate headlines today, but experts believe ecosystem degradation will capture our attention tomorrow.

AWWA Publishes First Comprehensive Review of Business of Water   Mar 27, 2008
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.

Frost: Industrial Sector, EU Regulations Spur for Polish Water, Wastewater Treatment Market   Mar 26, 2008
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.

EPA Revises NAAQS Ground-Level Ozone Standards  Mar 24, 2008
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.

ASTM Int'l, AIIM Publish Health Care Best Practices Guide - AIIM/ASTM BP-01  Mar 24, 2008
ASTM International and AIIM published AIIM/ASTM BP-01-2008 - Best Practices Guide - PDF Healthcare.

BSI British Standards Sets Sustainable Challenge for U.K. Schools - BSI BS 8901  Mar 24, 2008
BSI British Standards is inviting schools to GetGreenGo and create events that leave people with positive memories rather than permanent scars on their surroundings.

EPA Issues Updated Standards to Address Locomotive, Marine Diesel Pollution  Mar 24, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued updated emission standards for locomotive and marine diesel engines.

OSHA Issues Ergonomics Guidelines for Shipyards  Mar 17, 2008
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.

NIST to Study Hazards of Portable Generators  Mar 12, 2008
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).

CSA Identifies Climate Change Education Needs for Infrastructure Engineers  Mar 11, 2008
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.

Frost: Lower Acuity Segment Ensures Growth in N. American Multiparameter Monitoring Equipment Markets  Mar 11, 2008
Low-acuity settings remain at a peak position of the North American multiparameter monitoring equipment market, according to Frost & Sullivan, spurring unit growth by adding new monitors to this highly replacement-driven market.

Frost: 3-D Medical Imaging Solutions Becoming Affordable in Europe   Mar 11, 2008
According to Frost & 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.

U.S. Mine Safety, Health Administration Revises Health Standards for Asbestos Exposure  Mar 6, 2008
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.

Engineers Collaborate on Water Purification System  Mar 4, 2008
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 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.

European Steel Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Reducing CO2 Emissions  Feb 29, 2008
The European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) plans to launch a second phase of the Ultra Low CO2 Steelmaking research programme (ULCOS-II).

ANSI Launches Pilot Accreditation Program for Greenhouse Gas Validation, Verification  Feb 29, 2008
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) launched a pilot accreditation program for bodies facilitating the inventory, reduction and removal of greenhouse gases (GHG).

World's Cleanest Ship Demonstrates Future Waterborne Transport  Feb 29, 2008
The low-emission, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly motor tank vessel named "Victoria" 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.

EU Requires Magnetic Toys to Carry Warning Label  Feb 29, 2008
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.

FAQ on Safety of Magnetic Toys  Feb 29, 2008
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.

EU Environment Council to Address Energy, Climate, Biodiversity Issues  Feb 29, 2008
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 emissions from new cars.

TIA, ANSI Seek Comments for Toy Safety Coordination Initiative  Feb 29, 2008
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.

NIST Building Safety Efforts Mark Fifth Anniversary of Nightclub Fire  Feb 26, 2008
A nightclub fire killing 100 people in Rhode Island five years ago prompted a two-year investigation by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to understand exactly what happened and to make recommendations for change based on those findings.

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Possible Drinking Water Contaminants  Feb 26, 2008
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.

Safety, Construction Standards for Industrial Robots Focus of March Conference  Feb 26, 2008
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.

NFPA Weighs Modifications to Fireworks Standard - NFPA 1124  Feb 25, 2008
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.

ISO Standard Targets Street Crossing Signals for Disabled People - ISO 23600   Feb 22, 2008
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.

ANSI/NAM Network on Chemical Regulation Addresses REACH Challenges  Feb 19, 2008
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.

EC Proposes Partial Ban on Paint Strippers with Dichloromethane  Feb 15, 2008
The European Commission (EC) proposed restricting the sale and use of paint strippers containing dichloromethane. Such paint removers are used in industry and are also sold in "do-it-yourself" stores, easily available to consumers.

EC Urges Swift Adoption of Climate Change Proposals  Feb 15, 2008
The European Commission (EC) urged the European Council and European Parliament to hasten adoption of its legislative proposals on climate change to help ensure the European Union (EU) meets its Kyoto Protocol targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

OSHA Issues Enforcement Procedures Directive for Hexavalent Chromium Standards  Feb 14, 2008
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a compliance directive for occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)).

EPA, ISO, OECD Team to Develop Nanotechnology Standards; EPA Seeks Data about Nanoscale Materials  Feb 13, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to address nanoscale materials, to identify and address nanotechnology research needs and to develop international standards for nanotechnology.

EC Adopts Code of Conduct for Nanotechnologies Research  Feb 8, 2008
The European Commission (EC) recommended that the European Union (EU) adopt a code of conduct to govern responsible research in the nanosciences and nanotechnologies (N&N) field.

BSI British Standards Publishes Nanotech Guidance for U.K. Industry  Feb 8, 2008
BSI British Standards published nine documents featuring nanotechnology terminology and guidance for the U.K. industry that the company said will support worker, public and environmental safety and underpin commercialization and procurement.

Frost: FPGA, DSP, ASIC Growth Driven by Demand for Flexibility in Medical Imaging Equipment  Feb 7, 2008
According to Frost & Sullivan, the increasing requirement of high-end processors and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) in imaging equipment for high performance computing capabilities drives global demand for FPGAs, digital signal processors (DSPs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

NIST: March Conference Explores Building Internet Trust   Feb 1, 1008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is hosting the IDtrust 2008 conference, March 4-6, 2008 at the NIST Gaithersburg campus.

NIST: Reference Materials 'Gold Standard' for Bio-Nanotech Research  Jan 28, 2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued its first reference standards for nanoscale particles targeted for the biomedical research community studying the biological effects of nanoparticles.

ASTM Int'l Issues Two Standards to Promote Quality, Safe Handling of Fire Extinguishing Agents - ASTM D 7323, ASTM D 7325  Jan 27, 2008
ASTM International issued two standards for assuring the quality and safe handling of fire extinguishing agents.

NSF Int'l Seeks Comment on Draft Standard 305 for Organic Personal Care Products   Jan 27, 2008
NSF International is seeking comment on NSF Draft Standard 305: Organic Personal Care Products, which defines organic labeling and marketing requirements for organic personal care products.

EC Proposes Stricter Rules for Toy Safety  Jan 25, 2008
The European Commission (EC) proposed new legislation to improve toy safety in Europe that would replace and modernise the Toys directive 88/378/EEC of May 3, 1988.

EC Proposes New Legislation to Fight Climate Change, Promote Renewables   Jan 25, 2008
The European Commission (EC) recently agreed on a far-reaching package of proposals that will deliver the European Council's commitments to fight climate change and promote renewable energy.

FAQ on EC's Proposed Changes to Emissions Trading Scheme  Jan 25, 2008
The European Commission (EC) proposed a thorough reform of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) that will impose one EU-wide cap on emissions.

ISO/IEC Guide 76 Targets Consumer Satisfaction   Jan 22, 2008
A new International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) guide to developing service standards for consumers will benefit standards developers and service providers, according to the two organizations.

Series of ISO Standards Focuses on Recycling Ships - ISO 30000  Jan 22, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched the first document of a new series of management system standards for the recycling of ships.

Brochure on ISO/IEC Guides Targets Consumers, Manufacturers, Regulators   Jan 17, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published a free brochure providing an overview of their joint guides.

HFES Issues ANSI Standard for Workstation, Computer Design - ANSI/HFES 100  Jan 17, 2008
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) published American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/HFES 100-2007 - Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations, which addresses the design of workstations, furniture and computer systems.

CRI, NSF Int'l Issue Certification Standard for Carpeting Products - NSF/ANSI 140  Jan 15, 2008
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) teamed with NSF International to design a certification system for sustainable carpeting.

OSHA Publishes NPRM for Respirator Fit-Testing Protocol  Jan 15, 2008
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register for a new fit-testing protocol - the Abbreviated Bitrex Qualitative Fit-Testing (ABQLFT) protocol - under Appendix A of OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Fatigue, Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials, Devices - ASTM STP 1481   Jan 15, 2008
ASTM International published special technical publication ASTM (STP) 1481 - Fatigue and Fracture of Medical Metallic Materials and Devices.

Frost: Gov't Regulations Boost Demand for Environmental Testing Instrumentation  Jan 14, 2008
To meet the demands of regulations such as the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS), companies are investing in analytical instrumentation and services for environmental testing.

Frost: Technological Advancements Drive Growth of Cardio X-ray Equipment Market  Jan 14, 2008
Americans' lifestyle choices and the resulting increase in obesity rates and incidences of heart disease are major drivers for the cardiovascular X-ray imaging equipment market, according to Frost & Sullivan.

U.S. FDA Modifies List of Recognized Medical Device Standards   Jan 14, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the list of consensus standards for use in evaluating medical devices before they are approved by the agency for market entry.

AAMI Publishes Biological Evaluation, Implantable Devices Standards - AAMI 10993-6, AAMI PC69  Jan 13, 2008,
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) published standards addressing biological evaluation and implantable devices.

ASTM Int'l Releases 'Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products'   Jan 13, 2008
ASTM International released ASTM Standards on Sterilization of Health Care Products.

OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule to Update Standards Based on National Consensus Standards  Jan 13, 2008
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is accepting public comments on the direct final rule that will update OSHA standards based on National Consensus Standards.

ANSI, TIA to Release Information on Toy Safety Conformance Program  Jan 13, 2008
Details about a new safety assurance program for toys will be published for public review and comment on Feb. 1, 2008.

CEN Seeks to Establish Global Health TAG  Jan 13, 2008
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) seeks to establish a global Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to coordinate standardization efforts in the health care sector.

ISO: Standards Aim to Improve Quality of Water Services to Consumers - ISO 24510, 24511, 24512  Jan 13, 2008
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published three standards providing guidelines for service activities relating to global drinking water supply systems and wastewater sewerage systems.

ANSI Highlights Laboratory Decommissioning, Closed Captioning Standards - BSR/AIHA Z9.11, BSR/CEA 608-E  Jan 13, 2008
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) highlighted the Laboratory Decommissioning and Closed Captioning standards.

Frost: Industrial Safety Systems Benefit from Operational Excellence Needs, Regulation Compliance   Jan 12, 2008
According to Frost & Sullivan, process efficiency, reliability, quality product supplies and hazardous working environments continue to push the process industry to its competitive limits.

Frost: Environmental Concerns Challenge Euro Refrigeration Compressor Market  Jan 12, 2008
Energy savings and minimal environmental impact are two key areas of focus for the European refrigeration compressor market, according to Frost & Sullivan.

Frost: Industrialization, Energy Efficiency Drive Biological Wastewater Equipment Market  Jan 12, 2008
Increasing industrialization and modernization, coupled with end-user demand for energy efficiency, drives the market for biological wastewater equipment, according to Frost & Sullivan.

Canada Approves New Funding for Adaptation on Climate Change  Jan 11, 2008
Canada will invest $85.9 million over four years to help its population respond to climate change, according to a recent announcement from Canada's Environment Minister John Baird.

CSA Releases National Climate Issues Survey of Canada's Infrastructure Engineers  Dec 29, 207
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) released the results of its National Survey of Canada's Infrastructure Engineers about Climate Change.

ISO Participates in Conference to Fight Climate Change  Dec 24, 2007
The renewed importance of industry and governments to work toward common solutions and to ensure that voluntary initiatives align with the imperatives of government and society at large with regard to climate change was identified as a central theme at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2007.

NIOSH Releases Interim Guidance on Medical Screening of Workers Potentially Exposed to Engineered Nanoparticles  Dec 24, 2007
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued interim guidance concerning the medical screening of workers potentially exposed to engineered nanoparticles in the manufacture and industrial use of nanomaterials.

Gartner Outlines Three Steps to Reduce Network Environmental Footprint   Dec 24, 2007
The business network can be a significant contributor to an organisation's total environmental footprint, according to Gartner.

Superior Energy Performance Partnership Launches Energy Efficiency, Conservation Web Site  Dec 24, 2007
The Superior Energy Performance partnership developed a web site, www.energyquickstart.org, to help provide manufacturers with a list of energy efficiency and conservation resources.

EC Takes Steps to Cut Industrial Emissions  Dec 21, 2007
The European Commission (EC) adopted new legislation on industrial emissions to strengthen the provisions already in force and reduce industrial emissions throughout the European Union (EU).

FAQ on EC's Proposed Legislation on Industrial Emissions  Dec 21, 2007
This article provides answers about the new legislation on industrial emissions proposed by the European Commission (EC) on Dec. 21.

EPA Launches China Environmental Law Initiative Web Site  Dec 19, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative web site.

WRI: Midwest Greenhouse Gas Data Highlights Opportunities, Risks for Climate Change Policies  Dec 19, 2007
The World Resources Institute (WRI) released Charting the Midwest: An Inventory and Analysis of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in America's Heartland, the first comparable data on GHG emissions among Midwestern states that gives this critical U.S. region a tool to set priorities and policies on climate change.

AWWA: Lead Rule Changes Underscore Importance of Communications  Dec 19, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) were published recently in the Federal Register.

Frost: Increased Funding, Expansion Initiatives Drive Africa's Demand for Medical Devices   Dec 19, 2007
An improving legal framework and increased funding for the health care industry drive the medical devices market in sub-Saharan Africa, according to Frost & Sullivan.

EPA Seeks Comments on Standards for Airborne Lead   Dec 19, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on policy options the agency is considering as it reviews the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for lead.

Formal Negotiations Underway on New Global Climate Regime   Dec 17, 2007
The European Union (EU) welcomed the agreement reached at the U.N. climate change conference in Bali to start formal negotiations on a climate regime for the post-2012 period, as well as agreement on a "Bali roadmap" to outline an agenda for these negotiations.

EU Adopts New Regulation for Energy Star Programme  Dec 17, 2007
The European Union (EU) Council of Ministers adopted a new regulation for the implementation of the Energy Star programme in EU member states.

Pharmaceutical Products Committee Approves ASTM Int'l Standard - ASTM E 2500  Dec 16, 2007
ASTM International Committee E55 on Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products developed a standard that covers the life cycle of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems.

ASTM Int'l Adds Corner Post Revision to Bunk Bed Standard - ASTM F 1427  Dec 16, 2007
Responding to a petition filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products revised ASTM F 1427 - Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds.

ASTM Int'l to Develop Practice for Industrial Radiation Processing - ASTM WK15409  Dec 14, 2007
ASTM International is developing a standard for the industrial radiation processing industry and irradiation research facilities where absorbed-dose measurement is critical.

Interagency Working Group Finalizes Action Plan for Import Safety  Dec 13, 2007
The Interagency Working Group on Import Safety, a committee charged with identifying actions to improve the safety of imported products, released the Action Plan for Import Safety, a roadmap for continual improvement detailing the organizing principles, recommendations and short- and long-term actions needed to ensure the safety of American consumers.

ANSI: Standards Offer Protection from Volatile Organic Compounds  Dec 13, 2007
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA International) released ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 - Standard Test Method for Determining Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions from Office Furniture Systems, Components and Seating, and ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 - Standard for Formaldehyde and Total VOC (TVOC) Emissions of Low-Emitting Office Furniture Systems and Seating.

EU Reaches Agreement on New Air Quality Directive  Dec 12, 2007
The European Parliament recently reached agreement with the European Union (EU) Council of Ministers on the text of a new directive on ambient air quality, which will become effective in 2011.

FAQ on Europe's New Air Quality Directive  Dec 12, 2007
Questions and answers about the new directive on ambient air quality, recently negotiated between the European Parliament and the European Union (EU) Council of Ministers, are provided below.

ANSI Updates New York State Assembly on Hazardous Toys  Dec 11, 2007
Representatives from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) addressed ANSI's involvement in efforts to mitigate toy safety issues during testimony last month before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection - Subcommittee on Child Product Safety.

ISO: International Standards Key for Promoting Energy Efficiency  Dec 8, 2007
At November's World Energy Congress in Rome, the subject of energy efficiency and its role in global security was a key topic for the 3,000 industry stakeholders in attendance.

EIA Report: U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Declined 1.5% in 2006  Dec 7, 2007
Total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 7,075.6 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) in 2006, a decrease of 1.5% from the 2005 level according to Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States 2006, a report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

ISO, WRI, WBCSD to Cooperate on Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Verification  Dec 7, 2007
Three organizations announced that they will work together to promote their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and reporting standards.

ISO 2006 Survey Reveals 16% Rise in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certifications  Dec 5, 2007
Certification to ISO 9001 for quality management and to ISO 14001 for environmental management increased during 2006 by 16%, according to an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) survey.

ASTM Int'l Develops Standard for Sampling, Preservation, Mitigating Interferences for Analysis of Cyanide - ASTM D 7365   Dec 5, 2007
ASTM International Subcommittee D19.06 on Methods for Analysis for Organic Substances in Water developed ASTM D 7365 - Practice for Sampling, Preservation and Mitigating Interferences in Water Samples for Analysis of Cyanide.

BSI British Standards Publishes Standard for Executing a Sustainable Event - BSI BS 8901  Dec 3, 2007
BSI British Standards launched BSI BS 8901:2007 - Specification for a Sustainable Event Management System with Guidance for Use to help organizations plan and manage the overall environmental, economic and social impact of an event.

RSSB Supports Rail Industry Efforts to Deliver Sustainable Railways  Dec 3, 2007
As part of the Sustainable Rail Programme, the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) organized the Railways - A Sustainable Future conference in London to bring together senior figures from across the rail industry.

EPA Launches GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership  Dec 3, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the supermarket, refrigeration equipment and chemical refrigerant industries launched the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership, a voluntary program that promotes green technologies, strategies and practices that are designed to protect the stratospheric ozone layer, reduce greenhouse gases and save money.

EPA Launches GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership  Dec 3, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the supermarket, refrigeration equipment and chemical refrigerant industries launched the GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership, a voluntary program that promotes green technologies, strategies and practices that are designed to protect the stratospheric ozone layer, reduce greenhouse gases and save money.

EIB Loans €500M to Support Climate Change Mitigation in China  Nov 30, 2007
The European Investment Bank (EIB) agreed to provide a €500 million loan to the People's Republic of China (PRC) to support its efforts to mitigate climate change, in particular under China's National Climate Change Programme.

Court Requires Bush Administration to Address Hazards of Nitrogen, Sulfur Oxides  Nov 28, 2007
The Bush administration agreed to a court settlement requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review the environmental hazards of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides and revise, as necessary, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for these two pollutants under the Clean Air Act.

Atmospheric Measuring Device Created to Understand Smog Formation  Nov 28, 2007
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory developed a tool for quantitatively measuring elusive atmospheric chemicals that play a key role in the formation of photochemical smog.

OSHA Issues Employer-Paid Personal Protective Equipment Final Rule  Nov 27, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule on employer-paid personal protective equipment (PPE).

NSF Int'l Creates Food Safety Certification Program for Rhode Island Restaurants  Nov 27, 2007
NSF International partnered with the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) to create a food safety audit and certification program that recognizes establishments using industry best practices.

EC Urges Ambitious Climate Change Agreement at Bali Conference  Nov 27, 2007
For the upcoming U.N. climate change conference in Bali, Indonesia on Dec. 3-14, the European Union (EU) is urging the development of a comprehensive and ambitious global climate change agreement for after 2012, which is the end of the first commitment period for the Kyoto Protocol.

EC Refutes Charges of Emissions Trading Irregularities  Nov 27, 2007
The European Commission (EC) responded to charges of systematic double-counting of carbon allowances under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), stating that "any allegation that there would have been double-counting is pertinently incorrect."

FAQ on EU's Response to Climate Change  Nov 27, 2007
This document provides detailed information on the response of the European Union (EU) to the global problem of climate change.

EC Issues Annual Progress Report on Climate Change Goals  Nov 27, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently issued its annual report on progress made towards meeting the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

NSF Int'l Issues Standard for Identification of Sustainable Carpets - NSF 140  Nov 24, 2007
NSF International issued a standard to identify carpets that have a reduced environmental impact.

EC Gives Priority to Cross-Border, Green Transportation Projects  Nov 23, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently tabled its proposals for funding Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) projects for the period 2007-2013, giving priority to cross-border projects and environmentally friendly transportation modes, such as rail and inland waterways.

Proposed ASTM Int'l Rubber Products Standard Will Provide Allergen Tests - ASTM WK16334  Nov 23, 2007
Testing for potent allergens in rubber is the purpose of ASTM WK16334 - Test Method for the Immunological Measurement of Four Principal Allergenic Protein (Hev b 1, 3, 5 and 6.02) in Natural Rubber and Its Products.

ASTM Int'l Develops Field Hockey Eye Protector Standard - ASTM WK15675  Nov 23, 2007
Protecting the eyes of athletes is the purpose of ASTM F 803 - Specification for Eye Protectors for Selected Sports.

IEST Publishes Revised Recommended Practice on Testing ULPA Filters - IEST RP CC007.2  Nov 23, 2007
The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) released a revised Recommended Practice (RP), which outlines a procedure for production testing of ultra low penetration air (ULPA) filters for particle penetration and pressure drop.

ASTM Int'l Forms Subcommittee for Information Destruction Requirements  Nov 21, 2007
ASTM International Committee E34 on Occupational Health and Safety formed Subcommittee E34.25 for Mobile and Plant-Based Security Destruction Equipment Safety Requirements.

Latest IPCC Climate Change Report Urges Action  Nov 20, 2007
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently published its synthesis report summarising the main conclusions of the Fourth Assessment Report, its scientific assessment of climate change. ANSI Joint Member Forum Examines Consumer Product Safety Concerns  Nov 14, 2007
The Joint Member Forum (JMF) of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) discussed consumer product safety issues at a recent October meeting.

ISO: Standard Reduces Risk of Children's Head Injuries - ISO 16850  Nov 14, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 16850:2007 - Road vehicles - Pedestrian protection - Child head impact test method, which is expected to facilitate the development of more pedestrian-friendly cars, reduce serious head injuries and fatalities of children and enhance safety in real world crashes.

HITSP Defines Health Care Security, Privacy Standards  Nov 14, 2007
The Health Care Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) identified a set of standards and specifications that will help keep patient medical information secure in an electronic environment.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Revised Manual on Safe Use of Oxygen, Oxygen Systems  Nov 9, 2007
ASTM International released Manual 36 - Safe Use of Oxygen and Oxygen Systems: Handbook for Design, Operation and Maintenance, 2nd Edition.

IEA Urges Governments to Mind Energy Efficiency Gap  Nov 7, 2007
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global challenges of climate change and energy security require urgent action.

FAQ on Europe's Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive  Nov 7, 2007
The European Union (EU) directive on Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) was adopted in 1996 and transposed into national legislation of member states three years later.

International Carbon Action Partnership Formed to Reduce Global Warming  Nov 7, 2007
A coalition of European countries, U.S. states, Canadian provinces, New Zealand and Norway announced the launch of the International Carbon Action Partnership (ICAP) to fight global warming.

Gartner: Data Centres Account for 23% of Global ICT CO2 Emissions  Nov 5, 2007
Data centres that require energy to run servers and provide cooling account for almost a quarter of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from information and communications technology (ICT), according to Gartner.

AAMI Releases 4 Revised Dialysis Standards  Nov 2, 2007
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) updated its dialysis standards on CD to include four standards released in 2007.

AAMI Releases Guidance Document on Water Quality for Reprocessed Devices  Nov 2, 2007
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) developed a guidance document addressing water quality for the reprocessing of medical devices.

AAMI Releases Chemical Indicator Standards - AAMI 1140-3, -4, -5  Nov 2, 2007
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) released three standards on the use of chemical indicators in steam sterilization applications.

OSHA Issues Combustible Dust Instruction  Nov 1, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a safety and health instruction that details OSHA policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that handle combustible dusts and that may have the potential for a dust explosion.

NSF Int'l Introduces Protocol for Hygienic Commercial Hand Dryers - NSF P335  Nov 1, 2007
NSF International developed a protocol that provides for evaluation and testing of commercial hand dryers to certify that they dry hands hygienically.

Frost: Advancements in Glucose Monitoring Focus on Affordable, Accurate Testing  Oct 31, 2007
Given the rising diabetic population, there is a tremendous awareness drive that aims to communicate the importance of proper and regular glucose control.

Frost: Undeniable Benefits Drive Growth of Euro EMR Markets  Oct 29, 2007
Improved efficiency and patient safety, better cost containment and the desire to provide integrated health care are some of the major factors driving the growth of the European electronic medical record (EMR) markets.

Frost: Increasing Water Demand Increases Growth in Water Recycling, Reuse Systems Market  Oct 29, 2007
Stringent federal wastewater discharge regulations, growing population and increasing demand for freshwater essentially drives water recycling and reuse in the U.S.

ISO Safety Standard to Protect Machinery Operators - ISO 14121-1  Oct 29, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 14121-1:2007 - Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 1: Principles.

ISO: Standard Strengthens Food Safety Measures - ISO 7218  Oct 29, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 7218:2007 - Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs - General requirements and guidance for microbiological examinations.

Underwriters Laboratories Develops E85 Certification Requirements  Oct 29, 2007
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) established safety requirements for E85 fuel dispensing equipment and is accepting submissions for certification investigations.

EPA Expands NSF Int'l Scope in WaterSense Program  Oct 29, 2007
NSF International will provide testing and certification of high-efficiency lavatory faucets for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program.

EC Finalizes National Allocation Plans on Emissions Trading for 2008-2012  Oct 26, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently adopted decisions on the last three proposed national plans for allocating carbon dioxide (CO2) emission allowances under the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) for the second trading period from 2008 to 2012.

EU Emissions Trading Scheme Links to More Countries   Oct 26, 2007
The European Commission (EC) reached an agreement with three countries in the European Economic Area (EEA) on linking their respective emissions trading systems with the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).

UL Signs Agreements with TTBS, SII to Promote National Safety Standards  Oct 25, 2007
The Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) signed an agreement to promote the use of UL Standards for Safety in the ongoing development of national safety standards in Trinidad and Tobago via formalized consulting, communication and information exchange protocols.

ASTM Int'l Publishes Revised Editions of Environmental Site Assessments, Petroleum Products, Lubricants Manuals  Oct 25, 2007
ASTM International published Manual 43, Technical Aspects of Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments: 2nd Edition and Manual 44, Guide to ASTM Test Methods for the Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants: 2nd Edition.

Import Safety Working Group Submits Initial Findings Amid Wave of Recalls  Oct 23, 2007
Recent recommendations from the U.S. Interagency Working Group on Import Safety, a committee charged with identifying actions to improve the safety of imported products, said cooperation between the U.S. government and the private sector, as well as third-party certifications, were key to strengthening the safety of imports.

SDTC Approves $48M in Clean Tech Funding  Oct 23, 2007
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) approved $48 million in new funding for the development and demonstration of 19 clean technologies that benefit the environment and the economy.

Frost: Digital Front-End Capture the Future of X-ray Imaging  Oct 23, 2007
The migration of radiography toward a film-free digital environment is in full swing, according to Frost & Sullivan, with both computed radiography (CR) and digital radiography (DR) making significant inroads.

Frost: Advancements in Related Markets Drive Growth of N. American Medical Device Packaging  Oct 23, 2007
An increased demand for surgical and implant devices is driving the medical device packaging market.

ANSI: Toy Safety Takes High Priority with Standards Developers  Oct 22, 2007
Representatives from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) testified recently on the issue of toy safety at a special hearing of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.

Frost: Economic Growth, Foreign Donations to Drive Growth in Sub-Saharan African Health Care Industry  Oct 22, 2007
The African health care industries on the African continent have been poorly understood and investigated, according to Frost & Sullivan, and, as a result, the African pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors are essentially untapped.

EPA to Regulate Ion Generators as Pesticides  Oct 22, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will regulate as pesticides machines that generate silver ions or other substances for pesticidal purposes.

EPA Funds $2M for Climate Change Projects in China, Russia, Seven Other Countries   Oct 22, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is funding projects under the Methane to Markets Partnership in China, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria and the Ukraine.

Comment Deadline on Health IT Documents Fast Approaching  Oct 11, 2007
The Health Care Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP), a multi-stakeholder group facilitating the development of interoperable health care data standards for the U.S., is seeking public comment on documents that will form the basis of the panel’s next set of recommendations to the American Health Information Community (AHIC).

EC to Help Smaller Companies Become Greener  Oct 9, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently published a communication aimed at helping small and medium-sized companies use energy and resources more efficiently.

APTA: Public Transportation Use Reduces Greenhouse Gases  Oct 8, 2007
When compared to other household actions that limit carbon dioxide (CO2), taking public transportation can be more than 10 times greater in reducing greenhouse gas, according to a study prepared for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) by Science Applications International Corp.

NSF Updates Requirements for Lead in Drinking Water - NSF/ANSI 61  Oct 1, 2007
An NSF International/American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard was updated to further help protect the public from exposure to lead.

NIST SRM Aids Lead Poisoning Detection  Sep 25, 2007
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Standard Reference Material (SRM) 955c, an improved version of SRM 955b, a material clinicians already relied on heavily to provide quality assurance for lead blood measurements.

International Water Security Workshop Set for October 2007  Sep 15, 207
The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) in Tel Aviv will host an international workshop on the safety of water supply systems, Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, 2007.

EC Adopts Decision on Danish National Plan for Allocating CO2  Aug 31, 2007
The European Commission (EC) adopted the decision on the proposed Danish national plan for allocating CO2 emission allowances for the 2008-2012 trading period of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).

ASC X12 Reaches Agreement on Patient Eligibility Lookup Parameters  Aug 29, 2007
The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12 reached agreement with several organizations on issues related to required alternate search options in the newest Health Care Eligibility/Benefit Inquiry and Information Response (270/271) Technical Report Type 3 (TR3).

Frost: Legislation Promotes Euro Health Care IT Infrastructure, Patient Data Safety  Aug 21, 2007
Legislation is promoting the development of health care IT infrastructure, analysts said, while supporting efforts to enhance patient data privacy and security across the European health care spectrum.

Roland: Environmental Tech Atlas Promotes Germany's Green Industry  Aug 21, 2007
Environmental technology is turning out to be the growth market of the future. In 2020, the environmental technology industry in Germany will generate more sales than the automotive or engineered products sectors.

UL Launches Certificate Program for Firefighting Garment Repair Organizations   Aug 20, 2007
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) announced a UL Certificate Program for Firefighting Garment Repair Organizations.

Sandia National Laboratories Develops Sensors to Detect Bridge, Structural Defects  Aug 20, 2007
Sandia National Laboratories is developing and evaluating sensors that could check continuously for the formation of structural defects in I-beams and other structural supports of bridges and highway overpasses giving structural engineers a better chance of heading off possible failures.

EPA Issues Water Quality Trading Guide  Aug 20, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a water quality trading guide that is designed to provide guidance on the fundamental concepts of trading, which can accelerate water quality improvement and reduce compliance costs.

EPA to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Nanotechnology   Aug 20, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting Sept. 6 and Sept. 7, 2007 to continue its effort to better understand the potential risks and benefits of nanotechnology.

FDA, DOD Share Medical Data to Address Medical Product Safety   Aug 20, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) are partnering to share data and expertise related to the review and use of FDA-regulated drugs, biologics and medical devices.

Frost: Euro Water, Wastewater Disinfection Systems Market Benefits from Quality Concerns  Aug 16, 2007
The water and wastewater disinfection systems market is one of the fastest growing in the overall European water industry.

Proposed Rule Promotes Federal Use of Energy Star, FEMP Products  Aug 16, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is considering proposed regulations intended to promote federal procurement of energy-efficient products.

Laboratorio Dr. Oliver Rodés, NSF Int'l Partner on Water Testing  Aug 14, 2007
Laboratorio Dr. Oliver Rodés (LDOR), a water testing laboratory located in Spain, signed an agreement with NSF International making LDOR an official NSF laboratory partner.

HITSP Seeks Public Comment on Health IT Documents  Aug 13, 207
The Healthcare Information Technology Standards Panel (HITSP) is seeking public comment on documents that will form the basis of the panel's next sets of recommendations to the American Health Information Community (AHIC).

AWWA Signs Agreements with India Water Works Association, U.S. Commercial Service  Aug 10, 2007
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the India Water Works Association (IWWA) signed a memo of understanding (MOU) to share expertise and resources that extend their common goal of providing safe and reliable water.

Four Communities to Pilot Federal Environmental Health Partnership  Aug 6, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop collaborative strategies that assist communities coping with health problems that may be related to environmental hazards.

OSHA Releases Guidance on Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals  Aug 6, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a new guidance document, Traffic Safety in Marine Terminals, to help the maritime industry avoid traffic accidents and prevent or reduce work-related fatalities and injuries.

FDA Nanotechnology Report Outlines Scientific, Regulatory Challenges  Aug 1, 2007
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Nanotechnology Task Force released a report that recommends the agency consider developing guidance and taking other steps to address the benefits and risks of drugs and medical devices using nanotechnology.

WHO Adopts Guidelines for Smoke-Free Environments  Jul 23, 2007
The 146 Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) will begin negotiating a protocol on illicit trade of tobacco products and adopt guidelines that stipulate 100% smoke-free public places and workplaces.

GAO: EPA, States Need to Take Further Action to Increase Public Health Protection with BEACH Act  Jul 23, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took steps to implement most Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act provisions but missed statutory deadlines for two critical requirements, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

USP Extends Deadline for Residual Solvent Standards  Jul 23, 2007
The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) extended the implementation period from July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008 requiring all manufacturers to conform to recently revised residual solvent standards.

EPA Seeks Comment on Design of Nanotechnology Stewardship Program  Jul 23, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the public to comment on the agency's proposed approach to developing a Nanoscale Materials Stewardship Program (NMSP).

2007 ASME Boiler, Pressure Vessel Code Now Available  Jul 10, 2007
The 2007 edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is now available.

ISO Offers Help Implementing Food Safety Management Systems - ISO 22000  Jul 3, 2007
The International Trade Center (ITC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems - An easy-to-use checklist for small business.

ASTM Int'l Seeks Participation for Proposed Equine Racing Body Protector Standard - ASTM WK14824  Jul 3, 2007
ASTM International Subcommittee F08.55 on Body Padding, part of ASTM International Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities, is seeking the input of professionals, manufacturers and riding groups within the horse racing world to assist in the development of ASTM WK14824 - Specification for Body Protectors Used in Equine Competition and Racing.

ASTM Int'l Releases Protective Clothing Standard ASTM F 2621; Proposes ASTM WK 14247, ASTM WK14442  Jul 3, 2007
ASTM International released one standard for protective clothing and proposed two others.

Agencies Complete Investigation for Idaho Radioactive, Hazardous Waste Landfill  Jul 3, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a Superfund Remedial Investigation, Baseline Risk Assessment and Feasibility Study of a radioactive and hazardous waste landfill at the DOE's Idaho Radioactive Waste Management Complex (RWMC).

Intel, Google Join with Others to Launch Climate Savers Computing Initiative  Jun 30, 2007
Intel Corp. and Google joined with Dell, EDS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft Corp., Pacific Gas and Electric Co., World Wildlife Fund and more than a dozen additional organizations announcing their intent to form the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

GS1, HL7 Developing Global Standards Designed to Improve Patient Care  Jun 29, 2007
Health Level Seven Inc. (HL7) and GS1 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop global standards for improving patient care.

EPA Proposes New Ground Level Ozone Standards  Jun 28, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to strengthen air quality standards for ground-level ozone, revising the standards for the first time since 1997.

NIST Building Software Offers Green Product Advice  Jun 22, 2007
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability, version 4 (BEES 4.0), the newest update to NIST's software tool for selecting environmentally-preferred, cost-effective building products.

CIRIA Develops Environmental Good Practice Training Course  Jun 21, 2007
Since construction activities impact the surrounding environment and neighbors, CIRIA said good environmental practice enables these impacts to be managed positively, especially as the construction industry comes under increasing pressure to ensure its activities reduce impact on the environment.

OSHA Defines 'On Site in One Location' for Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard  Jun 20, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its official interpretation and explanation of the phrase "on site in one location" in the "Application" section of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard.

EPA Releases Draft Pesticide List for Endocrine Screening  Jun 20, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the final stages to begin screening pesticides for their potential effect on the endocrine system.

ASSE Issues Fall Protection Code - ANSI/ASSE Z359 Series  Jun 20, 2007
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) issued the Z359 Fall Arrest Code, which is a new series of American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ASSE fall protection/arrest standards.

ASHRAE Proposes Sustainable Buildings Standard - ASHRAE 189  Jun 20, 2007
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) proposed ASHRAE/IESNA/USGBC 189 - Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings that will be designed to provide minimum guidelines for green building practices.

ICC, USGBC Partner to Advance Green Building Practices  Jun 20, 2007
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the International Code Council (ICC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that builds on the organizations' existing relationship in order to advance green building practices.

ISO Highlights Importance of ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards  Jun 19, 2007
With recent focus on how climate change affects polar ecosystems, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14000 series of standards remains highly relevant.

NSF Int'l, ANSI Issue Nitrogen Reduction Standard - NSF/ANSI 245  Jun 19, 2007
NSF International and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issued a standard that aims to reduce nitrogen from residential wastewater.

ANSI Finalizing Standard for Reducing Musculoskeletal Problems in Construction Workers - ANSI/ASSE A10.40  Jun 19, 2007
The voluntary consensus standard, ANSI/ASSE A10.40-200x - Reduction of Musculoskeletal Problems in Construction will be submitted to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for final review.

Frost: Awareness, Standardization Initiatives to Drive Surgical Infection Control Market  Jun 12, 2007
Growing awareness of nosocomial infections and their multi-level effects will drive the European surgical infection control market.

OSHA Seeking Comments to Update Power Press Safety Standard  Jun 11, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on mechanical power press safety.

IEC Releases Standard for Safety of Electrical Equipment Used in Explosive Atmospheres - IEC 60079-1  Jun 8, 2007
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) developed IEC 60079-1 ed. 6 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures "d" in response to accidents that occur when people work with explosive materials.

OSHA Forms Alliance with National Association for Surface Finishing  Jun 5, 2007
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) signed an alliance with the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) to provide information, guidance and access to training resources that will help NASF protect employees' health and safety in the metal surface finishing industry.

CIOB Survey: Construction Supports Green Technology  Jun 5, 2007
A Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) innovation in construction survey found nearly half of the 459 managers and directors surveyed would develop "green" technology and techniques.

VDSI, Helicomm Provide Mine Safety Wireless Tracking, Communication Systems  Jun 5, 2007
Venture Design Services Inc. (VDSI) and Helicomm Inc. are teaming to deliver VDSI's wireless tracking products for the mine safety market.

NSF Int'l, Korea Testing & Research Institute Expand Certification Efforts  Jun 5, 2007
Additional testing and certification services for drinking water and food equipment manufacturers will be available as a result of a new cooperative agreement between NSF International (NSF) and Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR).

ASTM Int'l Practice Evaluates Indoor Air Quality Problems - ASTM D 7297  Jun 4, 2007
An ASTM International standard will provide a method to consistently address indoor air quality (IAQ) complaints in residential buildings and to guide IAQ investigations in an efficient manner.

EPA Launches Chinese Web Site  May 30, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new consolidated Chinese-language web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.

ASSE Issues Construction Safety Standard - ANSI/ASSE A10.4  May 30, 2007
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) approved American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ ASSE A10.4-2007 - Safety Requirements for Personal Hoists and Employee Elevators in Construction and Demolition Operations.

Frost: Environmental Regs Create Demand for Water, Wastewater Equipment  May 29,2007
Although the industrial water and wastewater treatment equipment markets in Hong Kong and Singapore are becoming increasingly saturated, analysts said demand from industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage will still sustain market growth.

Nanotechnology Report Urges EPA Oversight  May 29, 2007
Regulatory oversight of nanotechnology is urgently needed and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should act now, reports a new study.

ANSI Explores CO2-Reducing Steel-Making Process  May 23, 2007
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) held an environmental briefing on Capitol Hill to showcase industry efforts to reduce its environmental footprint.

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Launched  May 23, 2007
The new Construction (Design and Management) regulations (CDM 2007), designed to improve health and safety performance in the construction industry, were developed through a partnership between the U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the construction industry.

EPA Studies Methods for Better Asbestos Removal  May 21, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft report that evaluates an alternative demolition process for buildings containing asbestos.

Water Associations, EPA Release Effective Utility Management Practices Report  May 11, 2007
Six associations representing the U.S. water and wastewater sector in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Findings and Recommendations for a Water Utility Sector Management Strategy.

NSF Int'l, CDHS Expediting Residential Drinking Water Certification  May 11, 2007
NSF International entered into an agreement with the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) that will expedite the certification approval process for water softeners and water filters sold within the state.

ASTM Int'l Toy Safety Standard - ASTM F 963 - Addresses Magnet Ingestion Injuries  May 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee F15 on Consumer Products addressed recent incidents of magnet ingestion resulting in death or serious injury in a major new revision to ASTM F 963 - Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

EC Launches Campaign for Automotive Electronic Stability Control  May 9, 2007
The European Commission (EC) and the European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP) launched a Europe-wide campaign on May 8 to promote wider use of automotive electronic stability control (ESC) systems.

DHS Adopts NFPA Standards for Personal Protective Equipment  May 7, 2007
In a move to assist state and local procurement officials in selecting protective equipment for first responders, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted several standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

ASSE Issues Fall Protection Program Standard - ASSE Z359.2  May 4, 2007
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) approved American National Standard Institute (ANSI)/ASSE Z359.2-2007 - Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program.

EC Reports More Innovation Needed to Help Environment  May 4, 2007
The European Commission (EC) published a report about trends and developments in eco-innovation in the European Union (EU).

IPCC Report Confirms EU Call for Deep Cuts in Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions  May 4, 2007
Following the May 4 release of a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the European Commission (EC) called on developed and advanced developing countries to commit to substantially reducing their greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades to mitigate global warming.

EC Details Reviews of its Environmental Protection Programmes  May 4, 2007
This document details recent reviews by the European Commission (EC) of the Sixth Environment Action Programme (6EAP) and the 2006 Environment Policy Review, both of which show that the European Union (EU) is on track with its environmental policy measures.

EC Reports its Environmental Protection Programmes on Track  May 4, 2007
According to the mid-term review by the European Commission (EC) of the Sixth Environment Action Programme (6EAP), the European Union (EU) is on track with the policy measures outlined in that programme.

ISO Releases Standard to Address Greenhouse Gas Emissions - ISO 14065  May 2, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) launched ISO 14065:2007- Greenhouse gases - Requirements for GHG validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition, a new addition to its toolbox of standards addressing climate change and supporting emissions trading schemes.

ASTM Releases Standard Protocol for Suspicious Powder Sampling - ASTM E 2458  May 2, 2007
ASTM International released ASTM E 2458 - Standard Practices for Bulk Sample Collection and Swab Sample Collection of Visible Powders Suspected of Being Biological Agents from Nonporous Surfaces.

BSI Participates in China Launch of Consumer Products Standard  May 2, 2007
BSI Management Systems participated in the China launch of the new British Retail Consortium (BRC) global standard - Consumer Products.

OSHA Settles Challenge to Hexavalent Chromium Standard  May 1, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) signed an agreement April 6, 2007 with the Building Construction Trades Department (BCTD), AFL-CIO, Laborers' International Union of North America and International Brotherhood of Teamsters to settle their challenge to OSHA's hexavalent chromium standard (BCTD, et al., v. OSHA, Case No. 06-2433 (3d Cir.)).

FAQ on European Environmental Liability Directive  Apr 27, 2007
This document provides background information and answers common questions about the environmental liability directive that the European Union (EU) will begin enforcing when the new legislation becomes effective on April 30.

EC Readies for Environmental Liability Directive to Ensure Polluters Pay  Apr 27, 2007
Important European Union (EU) legislation laying down liability rules for damage to the environment will become effective on April 30.

OSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Explosives  Apr 23, 2007
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise the explosives and blasting agents standard.

EPA Issues Determination on 11 Contaminants  Apr 23, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made a preliminary determination not to regulate 11 contaminants on the second drinking water contaminant candidate list (CCL).

Sandia Handheld Instrument Assesses Dental Disease  Apr 23, 2007
According to a paper in the March 27 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a pilot study conducted with the University of Michigan shows that a Sandia National Laboratories handheld device determined in minutes - from a tiny sample of saliva alone - not only if a patient has gum disease but quantitatively how advanced the disease is.

Frost: Government Aids Growth of Hong Kong, Singapore Municipal Water, Wastewater Treatment Equipment Markets  Apr 23,2007
The municipal water and wastewater treatment equipment markets in Hong Kong and Singapore are poised for growth, driven by rising demand for clean, potable water and a move toward centralized water and wastewater treatment networks in both countries.

Frost: Minimally-Invasive Surgeries Drive Innovation, Growth in Medical Lasers Markets  Apr 23, 2007
Innovative product development has driven the rapid growth of the European medical lasers markets over the past few years.

ICAO Publishes Preliminary 2006 Safety, Security Statistics For Air Carrier Operations  Apr 18, 2007
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) completed its analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2006.

CHEMTREC Launches Programs to Benefit Rail Safety, First Responders  Apr 16, 2007
The Chemical Transportation Emergency Center (CHEMTREC) is working on an initiative to benefit rail safety and is also working on a program to provide information to first responders during rail-related hazardous materials incidents.

Water Environment Federation Releases TMDL Tool Kit  Apr 16, 2007
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) released a new tool kit for third-party total maximum daily loads (TMDLs).

IPCC Report Supports EU Goal to Limit Global Warming  Apr 12, 2007
According to the European Commission (EC), the new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) provides further backing for the European Union (EU) objective to limit global warming to no more than 2° Celsius above the pre-industrial era temperature.

NASA Investigates How Airborne Particles Affect Climate Change  Apr 10, 2007
The NASA Intercontinental Chemical Transport Experiment study linked natural and human-made aerosol particles to how much the Earth warms or cools.

OSHA Offers Regulatory Flexibility Act Review of Excavation Standard  Apr 10, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is making available the "look-back" study for OSHA's construction standard on excavations.

ASHRAE Funds Operating Room Air Distribution Research  Apr 10, 2007
Given that research indicates that about 700,000 cases of surgical site infections occur each year - which can lead to time away from work, degraded life style, suffering and in some cases, death - the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) is funding research designed to decrease patient exposure to particles that cause these infections.

European Organisation for Security Launches  Apr 10, 2007
A group of European participants in the security sector announced plans to launch the European Organisation for Security (EOS).

ASHRAE to Certify Health Care Design Professionals  Apr 10, 2007
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) launched a program to certify health care facility design professionals.

U.K. HSC Backs New Approach to Worker Involvement  Apr 10, 2007
The U.K. Health and Safety Commission (HSC) endorsed the value of consulting and involving workers in improving health and safety performance, and commended the achievements on worker involvement delivered by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to date.

IEC Releases Safety Requirements for Electromedical Equipment - IEC 60601-1-2  Apr 10, 2007
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released the latest edition of IEC 60601-1-2 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.

DHS Adopts NFPA First Responder Personal Protective Equipment Standards  Apr 10, 2007
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted eight National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) first responder personal protective equipment standards.

NIST: Conflicting Signals Can Confuse Rescue Robots  Apr 9, 2007
Prototypes and commercial models of sensor-laden urban search and rescue (US&R) robots will soon begin to work rubble piles across the country.

ASTM Int'l Homeland Security Committee Invites Participation in Proposed School Preparedness Guide  Apr 6, 2007
ASTM International Committee E54 on Homeland Security Applications invites participation in the development of a proposed standard, ASTM WK8908 - Guide for School Preparedness and All-Hazard Response.

Frost: Water Treatment Market Riding on Wave of Health, Water Quality Concerns   Apr 5, 2007
The Southeast Asian residential water treatment equipment markets are experiencing steady growth, triggered by concerns about water quality, health scares due to metal poisoning and increasing pollution of potable water sources.

ANSI Proposes Consumer Product Safety Guidance Standard  Apr 5, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) submitted a proposal for a new consumer product safety standard.

Roland Berger: Euro Execs Urge EU to Take Role in Climate Protection  Apr 5, 2007
According to a recent survey from Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Europe's top decision-makers are demanding stronger European leadership in the fight against climate change.

AAMI Revises Hemodialysis Water Treatment Standard - AAMI RDRD62  Apr 4, 2007
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Renal Disease and Detoxification Committee (RDDC) revised its standard for water treatment equipment, adding alternative and supplementary methods of removing toxic chloramines from water.

U.S., China Seek Uniformity in Energy Efficiency  Apr 4, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the China Standard Certification Center (CSC) agreed to work toward harmonizing information on their respective energy-efficiency labels for consumer electronics and office equipment.

EPA Issues 2005 National, State Toxic Chemical Release Reports  Apr 4, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report, which provides details about the amount of toxic chemicals released into the air, discharged into water, placed on the land or underground and disposed of as waste by facilities across the country.

ANSI, SFI Unite Behind Sustainable Forestry Accreditation Service  Apr 4, 2007
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) launched an accreditation service that will support forest management practices by authenticating the traceability of wood products.

AAMI Publishes Standard for Sterilization Containment Devices - AAMI ST77  Apr 4, 2007
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) released the first-ever standard that specifies requirements for container systems and containment devices that hold sterilized surgical instruments building on a record number of new and revised sterilization standards and guidance documents that have been released or published over the last year.

Snowboarders to Benefit from ASTM Int'l Step-In Binding Standard - ASTM F 2546  Apr 3, 2007
An ASTM International standard, ASTM F 2546 - Test Method for Snowboard Step-in Bindings will contribute to the safety of snowboarders by describing the steps required to evaluate a step-in snowboard binding-boot system.

ISO Standards Designed to Help Alleviate Global Water Issues  A[r 2, 2007
A number of international standards (both published and under development) from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have a practical contribution in alleviating a number of the world's water scarcity problems.

Frost: Need for Linked Health Care Network Promotes Uptake of Euro Hospital IT Solutions   Apr 2, 2007
The capabilities of information technology (IT) solutions coupled with domain expertise are crucial factors contributing to the growth of hospital IT systems.

GAO: DoE Int'l Radiological Threat Reduction Program Should Secure Most Dangerous Radiological Sources  Mar 30, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has not developed a long-term plan to ensure the security of sites in other countries that contain radiological sources, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

OSHA Issues Revised Guide to Help Protect Employees from Amputation  Mar 29, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Safeguarding Equipment and Protecting Employees from Amputations, a revised guide to assist employers in providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees.

EC Calls for Improved Safety of Medical Devices  Mar 29, 2007
The European Parliament is expected to adopt a new proposal by the European Commission (EC) that would significantly improve the safety of medical devices, such as surgical equipment or implants.

NSF Int'l Announces Protocol for Sanitizing Residential Clothes Washers - NSF P172  Mar 28, 2007
NSF International announced a protocol that will test and certify residential clothes washers to make sure they effectively sanitize laundry.

NSF Int'l, CARSO-LSEHL Sign Cooperative Agreement  Mar 28, 2007
NSF International and CARSO-Laboratoire Santé et Environnement Hygiène de Lyon (LSEHL) entered into a first-of-a-kind agreement to offer testing services for the French Attestation de Conformité Sanitaire (ACS) registration.

EPA, NSF Int'l Partner to Certify Water Efficiency of Toilets  Mar 28, 2007
NSF International is participating in a new certification program designed to verify the water efficiency and performance of high-efficiency toilets, which is designed to save up to 900 billion gallons of water each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

EPA to Revise Definition of Solid Waste  Mar 27, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to modify the definition of the solid waste rule to streamline regulation of hazardous secondary materials.

EC Approves France's Emissions Trading Plan for 2008-2012  Mar 27, 2007
The European Commission (EC) approved France's national plan for allocating CO2 emissions allowances for the 2008-2012 trading period of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).

EC Reports More Effort Needed to Achieve Good Water Quality  Mar 23, 2007
The European Commission (EC) published its report on the performance of European Union (EU) member states in implementing the Water Framework Directive.

FAQ on European Water Policy  Mar 23, 2007
1. What is World Water Day?

EC Details Current Air Quality Research Projects  Mar 21, 2007
This background note provides details about the two research projects on sustainable transport (see IP/07/348) recently launched by the European Commission (EC).

EC Launches Projects to Study Sustainable Transport  Mar 21, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently launched two research projects to address the issue of sustainable transport.

ISO Draft Standard on Filter Testing - ISO/DIS 21220 - Available from IEST  Mar 20, 2007
The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) published the first document produced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 142 - cleaning equipment for air and other gases.

ASSE Releases Hearing Loss Prevention Standard for Construction, Demolition Workers - ANSI/ASSE A10.46  Mar 20, 2007
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) approved the new American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ASSE hearing loss prevention standard.

Frost: EU Directives, Tech Advancements Drive Euro Water, Wastewater Sector  Mar 14, 2007
European Union (EU) legislation is the most important driver in the automation and control solutions market for the European water and wastewater sector.

EU Cites Importance of Integrated Climate Control and Energy Policy  Mar 13, 2007
A recent report by the president of the European Parliament summarizing the current status of the European Union (EU) cites energy policy and climate change as priorities, along with economics, better regulation, employment, the internal market, innovation and research (see DOC/07/1).

GAO: Energy Savings Lost Due to DOE Delays in Setting Efficiency Standards  Mar 9, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) missed all 34 congressional deadlines for setting energy efficiency standards for the 20 product categories with statutory deadlines that have passed, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

ISO Releases ISO TS 22003 for Certification of Food Safety Management Systems  Mar 9, 2007
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO TS 22003:2007, a technical specification (TS) in the ISO 22000 series, which gives requirements for the auditing and certification of food safety management systems (FSMS).

Performance Issues Addressed in New Edition of NFPA 1982  Mar 9, 2007
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released a 2007 edition of the NFPA 1982 Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS), which addresses performance issues of PASS certified to previous editions of the standard.

Smart Card Alliance Releases White Paper on Smart Card Benefits for U.S. Health Care  Mar 7, 2007
The Smart Card Alliance released a white paper, Smart Cards in U.S. Healthcare: Benefits for Patients, Providers and Payers, which describes the challenges within the health care industry and the clear opportunities for the use of smart card technology for security and privacy in health care.

NIOSH Seeks Comment on Draft Asbestos Research Roadmap  Mar 7, 2007
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued for public comment a draft research strategy document on asbestos and other mineral fibers.

Frost: Integration, Need for Single POC Drives Health Care IT Platforms Market  Mar 6, 2007
Increasing integration in the European health care industry is creating the need for a single point of contact (POC) for health care information technology (HIT) systems, which in turn, is driving the market for HIT platforms.

Frost: Changing Worker Profile Drives Growth in European PPE Market   Mar 6, 2007
The Western European personal protective equipment (PPE) market experienced many changes in 2006.

ASME Offers Online Seminars on Sustainable Engineering  Mar 1, 2007
In collaboration with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) will present five virtual seminars on sustainable engineering, beginning March 15, 2007.

NIOSH Releases Nanotechnology Research Progress Report  Feb 28, 2007
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a new progress report, Progress Toward Safe Nanotechnology in the Workplace.

ASTM Int'l Creates Subcommittee, Revises Silica Standard - ASTM E 1132  Feb 26, 2007
An important standard that is used to help protect the health of workers where there may be occupational exposure to quartz dust was revised by ASTM International.

ASTM Int'l 3rd Edition Standards on Emergency Medical Services Available on CD-ROM  Feb 24, 2007
The CD-ROM version of ASTM Standards on Emergency Medical Services, 3rd Edition, is available from ASTM International.

ISO's 26000 Social Responsibility Standard Reaches Positive Turning Point   Feb 23, 2007
The development of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26000 standard giving guidance on social responsibility reached a positive "turning point" in terms of consensus and trust among the broad base of participating stakeholders.

OSHA Issues Final Rule on Electrical Installation Standard  Feb 22, 2007
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will publish a final rule in the Federal Register for an updated electrical installation standard.

Texas Instruments Power Converter Designed to Boost Battery Life in Portable Medical, Industrial Systems  Feb 21, 2007
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) introduced a highly integrated boost converter that supports 27 volts of output voltage and is designed to improve battery life in portable industrial and medical applications such as portable diagnostic systems.

Relevance of ISO Network to Global Challenges Highlighted at Davos   Feb 19, 2007
A shift of power is at hand, according to economic and industry experts at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Frost: Mature U.S. Artificial Heart Valve Industry Seeks New Opportunities   Feb 19, 2007
Improved manufacturing techniques and materials have enhanced the durability of tissue-based heart valves - extending them 20 years longer, far exceeding the performance of previous generations.

http://engineers.ihs.com/news/msu-ethanol-production.htmMSU: Careful Management Needed to Reap Environmental Benefits of Ethanol Production  Feb 19, 2007
Compared to gasoline, producing and using corn ethanol adds fewer greenhouse gases to the environment, but producing ethanol from corn grain requires careful management for the greatest environmental benefits to be realized, according to research from Michigan State University.

Biomedical Engineers Advance 'Smart Bladder Pacemaker' Research  Feb 19, 2007
Duke University biomedical engineering researchers announced research advances into a "smart bladder pacemaker" that might one day restore bladder control in patients with spinal cord injury or neurological disease.

ANSI Panel Needs Stakeholder Input on Identity Standards  Feb 19, 2007
The Identity Theft Prevention and Identity Management Standards Panel (IDSP) is looking for input from interested stakeholders that will help form the panel's report and recommendations on how the marketplace can minimize the scope and scale of identity theft and fraud.

Frost: Remote Area Access Boosts Wireless Technology in Euro Health Care IT Market   Feb 19, 2007
Despite numerous restraining factors, the application of wireless technology will experience high growth in the European health care information technology (IT) market.

NIST Develops Air Contaminants Databases  Feb 19, 2007
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed searchable databases of relevant product emission studies in an effort to help estimate the seriousness of indoor air pollution sources as well as to devise ways to reduce possible health impacts.