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Refrigerator and Freezer Performance Standard Gains ANSI Approval
Tue, 11/13/2007 - 22:00
(AHAM: Washington, D.C.) -- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers has announced that its performance evaluation procedure for household refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers has gained approval from the American National… ASTM Establishes Lab Assistance Program
Tue, 05/10/2005 - 22:00
ASTM International recently established the Interlaboratory Studies program, an effort to remove administrative burdens from its technical committees. ASTM earmarked $4 million over five years for the initiative. The ILS program will help in the… DNA Nanorobots That Could Cure the IncurableSelf-assembling machines detect diseases in blood samples within 2–4 hours
Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:03
(Disruption Interruption: Tampa Bay, FL) -- Bringing a new drug from discovery to market is a grueling marathon that typically requires 10-15 years of research, testing, and regulatory approval. According to recent data, clinical development times… TÜV America Announces NAFTA Promotion
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America recently promoted Derek J. Tremblett to lead its NAFTA region business development efforts. In his new role, he will be responsible for all of TÜV America’s and its subsidiaries’ sales and business development in Canada, the United… Ready for World Standards Day?
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
Each year on Oct. 14, the members of the International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization and International Telecommunication Union celebrate World Standards Day. This year’s theme is “Standards for a Safer… Address Highlights Importance of International Standards
Mon, 08/09/2004 - 22:00
The presidents of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission and the secretary-general of the International Telecommunications Union recently highlighted the importance of international… Minnesota Applies Quality Standards to State Medicaid Program
Tue, 01/11/2005 - 22:00
The Minnesota Department of Human Services, which operates the state’s Medicaid program, will apply quality standards to five major areas of the plan. Administrators will use standards from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to… New ISO Standard Will Reduce Risks of Head Injuries in Child Pedestrian Accidents
Tue, 11/13/2007 - 22:00
(ISO: Geneva, Switzerland) -- Head injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in automobile-to-child pedestrian collisions, and are the leading cause of death. The International Organization for Standardization is working to reduce the… ISO Membership Rises to 150 Countries
Tue, 05/10/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently welcomed its 150th member, FASONORM, the national standards body of the West African nation of Burkina Faso. Founded in 1946 by 25 countries, ISO’s steady progression in membership… Global Standards Leaders Consider Helping Iraq at ASTM International Open House
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
Top executives from 14 national standards bodies from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia attended a recent open house organized by ASTM International. The event included a frank and stimulating discussion about international…