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3A - SANITARY STANDARDS (3-A)
3-A SSI develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of Sanitary Standards and Accepted Practices for dairy and food processing equipment and systems. They are also instrumental in advancing state-of-art hygienic equipment design to meet the rapidly changing needs of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
AA - Aluminum Association (AA)
Aluminum Association standards are used throughout all facets of aluminum commerce, as well as in other organizations' codes and standards. Aluminum alloy and temper designations, chemical composition limits and registered properties in North America are developed under approval of ANSI Accredited Standards Committee H35 - Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. Aluminum Association (AA) standards are promulgated by the Technical Committee on Product Standards (TCPS).
AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
AAMA is the leading trade association representing window, door, skylight, curtain wall and storefront manufacturers and their suppliers, and our members address issues of critical importance, share experience and knowledge, and participate in efforts to shape the future for the industry.
AAMI - Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation® (AAMI) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967. It is a diverse community of 9,000 professionals united by one important mission—the development, management, and use of safe and effective health technology. AAMI is the primary source of consensus standards, both national and international, for the medical device industry, as well as practical information, support, and guidance for healthcare technology and sterilization professionals
AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
AASHTO is a leading source of technical information on design, construction and maintenance of highways and other transportation facilities, including aviation, highways, public transit, rail, and water.
AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
Founded as the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), the Association continues to evolve to meet the needs of those in the ever-changing textile and materials industries. AATCC is internationally recognized for its standard methods of testing fibers and fabrics to measure and evaluate such performance characteristics as colorfastness, appearance, soil release, dimensional change, and water resistance.
ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA)
ABMA's mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and education with a focus on membership value, industry outreach and issues impacting the global bearing industry.
ABMA-Boiler - American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA-Boiler)
ABMA represents companies worldwide that design and build fuel combustion systems. Members include manufacturers of commercial/institutional, industrial and power-generating boilers, makers of related fuel-burning equipment, users of boiler and boiler-related equipment, and industry suppliers.
ACC - American Chemistry Council (ACC)
The American Chemistry Council America's oldest trade association of its kind, representing companies engaged in the business of chemistry-an innovative, $760 billion enterprise that is helping solve the biggest challenges facing our nation and the world.
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
For over 80 years, ACGIH has been respected for its dedication to the industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety communities. We have grown and expanded without losing sight of its original goal - to encourage the interchange of experience among industrial hygiene workers and to collect and make accessible such information and data as might be of aid to them in the proper fulfillment of their duties.
ACI - American Concrete Institute (ACI)
ACI functions as a technical and educational society for sharing innovative ideas and promoting superior concrete technology. The Institute publishes more than 400 technical standards, reports and manuals on testing, inspection, cracking and failure, building code requirements, and related topics
ADA - American Dental Association (ADA)
The American Dental Association (ADA) exists to power the profession of dentistry and to assist our members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients. Together with our 163,000+ members, we’ve been driving dentistry forward for 160 years.
ADS - SAE ITC TSC Aerospace Standards (Formerly ADS Group Limited) (ADS)
SAE ITC TSC Aerospace Standards originate from the technical standards published by the UK's SBAC and ADS, SBAC's successor organization. They form a collection of some 4500 aerospace standards covering airframe and engine standard parts (AS, AGS & ESC), reference sheets (RS) and technical specifications (TS). The documents also complement the aerospace standards published by SAE International.
AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC)
Founded by Thomas Edison and his associates in 1885, AEIC is one of the oldest organizations in the electric energy industry. AEIC committees encourages research and the exchange of technical information, ideas and solutions to succeed in the ever-changing electric industry.
AGA - American Gas Association
AGA represents more than 200 local energy companies committed to the safe and reliable delivery of clean natural gas to over 65 million customers. AGA's members account for roughly 83 percent of all natural gas delivered by the nation's local natural gas distribution companies
AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)
AHAM is the leading trade association of the home appliance industry. AHAM develops and maintains technical standards for various appliances to provide uniform, repeatable procedures for measuring specific product characteristics and performance features. AHAM is an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization that is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy and other regulatory agencies. In addition to standards, AHAM provides certification programs, business data, technical services, research and government relations.
AHP - American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP)
The Mission of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) mission is to promote the responsible use of herbal medicines and insure they are used with the highest degree of safety and efficacy as is achievable.
AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (formerly ARI) (AHRI)
AHRI is viewed as a resource for industry shipment data, education and workforce information, and research. AHRI is an industry powerhouse, providing our members with one industry voice, both domestically and abroad. The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment within the global industry.
AIA - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
AIA represents the nation's major manufacturers of commercial, military and business aircraft, helicopters, aircraft engines, missiles, spacecraft, materials, and related components and equipment.
AIAA - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
AIAA is the world¿s largest professional society devoted to the progress of engineering and science in aviation, space and defense. It serves as an information resource and publisher for aerospace engineers, scientists, managers, policy makers, students, and educators. AIAA has earned an international reputation as the preeminent publisher of cutting-edge aerospace books and journals, and the leading source of aerospace industry archives, dating back to the early 1900s. Over the past eight decades, AIAA and its predecessor organizations have published over 300 books and almost 200,000 technical articles. AIAA’s current publications include eight technical journals, a magazine, three book series, national and international standards documents, a growing number of e-books and other electronic products, and a full-service, interactive website. For the most authoritative technical publications, look to AIAA.
AIAG - Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)
AIAG is a global association whose mission is to streamline industry processes and resolve global supply chain issues via the adoption of common business practices and interoperable business systems. Quality requirements, guidelines, best practices and training initiatives developed and implemented by AIAG member companies save the industry millions of dollars annually by driving rework, error and scrap out of the global automotive supply chain.
AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
The American Institute of Steel Construction is a non-partisan, not-for-profit technical institute and trade association established in 1921 to serve the structural steel design community and construction industry in the United States. AISC's mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development.
ALI - American Ladder Institute (ALI)
ALI is the ANSI-approved developer of standards for ladder safety. These standards contain technical specifications developed and tested by subject experts, which prescribe rules governing the safety of construction, design, testing, care and use of various types of ladders.
AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA)
AMCA International serves the air movement and control industry with certification programs, application manuals, product-rating manuals, test methods and ANSI-approved standards for industrial, commercial, and residential air-handling equipment.
ANS - American Nuclear Society (ANS)
The core purpose of ANS is to promote the awareness and understanding of the application of nuclear science and technology.
ANSI - American National Standards (ANSI)
ANSI supports the development and approval of national voluntary standards, develops accreditation programs, and serves as U.S. representative to the International Standards Organization (ISO). Members include trade associations, labor unions, professional societies, standards developing organizations, private industry, academe, and government.
ANSI B11 - B11 Standards, Inc.
B11 Standards, Inc. is ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization that administers and develops the ANSI B11 series of American National Standards and Technical Report on machine/machine too/machinery safety. B11 Standards Inc. also participates in a very large number of both national and international standards development activities.
API - American Petroleum Institute (API)
API is a leader in the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards covering topics that range from drill bits to environmental protection. These embrace proven, sound engineering and operating practices and safe, interchangeable equipment and materials. Many have been incorporated into state and federal regulations and adopted by ISO for worldwide acceptance.
APWA - American Public Works Association (APWA)
The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works--a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice of public works throughout North America. With a worldwide membership more than 30,000 strong, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state/province, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.
AS - Australian Standard (AS)
Standards Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organization recognized by the Australian Government as the peak non-government Standards body in Australia. The organization develops internationally aligned Australian Standards that enhance the nation's economic efficiency, international competitiveness and contribution to community demand for a safe and sustainable environment. Standards Australia is the Australian member of ISO and IEC.
ASA - The Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
The purpose of the Acoustical Society of America is to generate, disseminate, and promote the knowledge and practical applications of acoustics. Established in 1929, the present membership includes leaders in acoustics worldwide. Diverse fields of interest in acoustics include physics, engineering, architecture, noise, oceanography, biology, speech and hearing, psychology and music.
ASAE/ASABE - The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASAE/ASABE)
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) is an international professional society devoted to agricultural and biological engineering. ASABE serves many functions: it provides a forum for communication of research findings through conferences, scientific journals, and a magazine; it develops standards of practice; it provides opportunities for members to network.
ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
ASCE represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is the world's largest publisher of civil engineering information, producing more than 55,000 pages of technical content each year. The Codes and Standards Program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and develops consensus standards on a variety of topics for the civil engineering profession.
ASD-STAN - ASD-STAN Standardization
ASD-STAN is an association which establishes, develops and maintains standards on behalf of that European aerospace industry. Over the years, ASD-STAN has established a lean and streamlined standardisation process for European aerospace standards in agreement with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is well recognised as the European body for the development of global aerospace standards by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).
ASHE - American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
With more than 12,500 members, ASHE is the largest association devoted to professionals who design, build, maintain, and operate hospitals and other health care facilities. ASHE members include health care facility managers, engineers, architects, designers, constructors, infection control specialists, and others. While our membership is diverse, ASHE members share a dedication to optimizing health care facilities and creating and maintaining safe healing environments. ASHE, a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, is a trusted industry resource that provides education, regulatory guidance, networking, advocacy representation, and professional development for our members. ASHE is committed to our members, the facilities they build and maintain, and the patients they serve.
ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE standards establish consensus for test methods and performance criteria. These include voluntary consensus standards for Method of Measurement or Test, Standard Design and Standard Practice. Consensus standards define minimum values or acceptable performance. ASHRAE is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and follows ANSI's requirements for due process and standards development.
ASIS - ASIS International
ASIS International is the leading organization for security professionals worldwide. An ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization, ASIS works with national and international standards-setting organizations to advance security practices worldwide through the development of standards and guidelines.
ASM - ASM International
ASM International is the preeminent association for engaging and connecting materials professionals and their organizations to the resources necessary to solve problems, improve outcomes, and advance society. As the world's largest and most established materials information society, ASM engages and connects you to a global network of peers and provides access to trusted materials information through reference content and data, education courses, international events, and research.
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods. Founded in 1880 by a small group of leading industrialists, ASME has grown through the decades to include more than 130,000 members in 158 countries.
ASNT - American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. (ASNT) is the world's largest technical society for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals. Through organization and membership, ASNT provides a forum for exchange of NDT technical information, NDT educational materials and programs, and standards and services for the qualification and certification of NDT personnel. ASNT promotes the discipline of NDT as a profession and facilitates NDT research and technology applications.
ASQ - American Society for Quality (ASQ)
ASQ, the American Society for Quality, is the world's leading authority on quality. The principles of quality influence manufacturing and other industrial processes by focusing attention on how products and services define and meet technical specifications. Quality standards from ASQ advance learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange to improve business results, and to create better workplaces and communities worldwide.
ASSE (Plumbing) - American Society of Sanitary Engineering
ASSE International maintains nearly 50 product performance standards, ranging from double check and reduced pressure backflow preventers to dielectric pipe unions, with many more in the development stages. ASSE's product standards are minimum performance requirements for component parts of the plumbing system.
ASSP - American Society of Safety Professionals (Formerly ASSE)
Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the world's oldest and largest professional safety organization committed to protecting people, property and the environment. ASSE is responsible for several American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committees and leads the way in setting standards for safety in construction, demolition, motor vehicle operations, hazardous energy, fall protection, mold remediation, training and certification.
ASTM - American Standards for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 13,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
ATIS - The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS)
ATIS brings together leading global organizations in information and communication technology (ICT). Together, they work to advance industry priorities such as cloud services, device solutions, M2M communications, cyber security, network evolution, and more. ATIS is an ANSI-accredited standards organization and a major U.S. contributor to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio and Telecommunications sectors.
AWC - American Wood Council (AWC)
AWC's mission is to increase the use of wood by assuring the broad regulatory acceptance of wood products, developing design tools and guidelines for wood construction and influencing the development of public policies affecting the use of wood products. The American Wood Council (AWC) provides an organizational structure for wood products companies and associations to work together on building codes and standards, green building policy issues, and a focused set of environmental guidelines.
AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI)
The Architectural Woodwork Institute has been the voice of the woodworking industry for more than half a century. Part of AWI's Mission is to create, publish and continually improve the architectural woodwork industry standards.
AWPA - American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)
The American Wood Protection Association (AWPA), formerly the American Wood Preservers' Association) is a non-profit organization responsible for promulgating voluntary wood preservation standards. AWPA Standards are developed by its technical committees in an ANSI-accredited, consensus-based process that involves individuals from all facets of wood preservation: Producers of preservatives and preservative components; producers of treated and untreated wood products; end users of treated wood; engineers, architects and building code officials; government entities, academia, and other groups with a general interest in wood preservation. AWPA's Standards are universally specified for wood preservation in the USA, and are recognized worldwide.
AWS - American Welding Society (AWS)
As a leader in welding education and technology development, AWS promotes best practices and works to advance the science and application of welding and allied processes such as joining, brazing, soldering, cutting, and thermal spray.
AWWA - American Water Works Association (AWWA)
AWWA is the world's largest organization of water supply professionals, representing the entire industry spectrum of treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and utilities. AWWA standards cover hundreds of products and procedures.
BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA)
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA®) is the trade association for North American manufacturers of commercial builders' hardware. BHMA® is involved in standards, codes and life safety regulations and other activities that specifically impact builders’ hardware performance standards for locks, closers, exit devices and other builders’ hardware. It the only organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain builders’ hardware performance standards.
BICSI - BICSI, A Telecommunications Association
BICSI is the worldwide preeminent source of information, education and knowledge assessment for the constantly evolving information and communications technology (ICT) community. BICSI serves over 23,000 ICT professionals within the design, integration and installation of wired and wireless infrastructure that empower all facets of today's and tomorrow's voice, data, and automation networks.
BIFMA - Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA)
BIFMA is the not‐for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry. BIFMA sponsors the development and refinement of standards, educates on their importance and application, and translates their necessary complexity into more easily understood and implemented formats. We promote sustainability throughout the life cycle of commercial furniture. We offer statistical and educational resources to our members and the public and reach out to regulators, consumers, and international partners to foster value and innovation.
BOMA - Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA)
BOMA International is a primary source of information on building management and operations, development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics, technological developments and other industry trends.
BS - British Standards (BS)
The BSI catalog contains over 50,000 standards in PDF format, of which 31,000 are current. It includes standards of UK origin, European standards from CEN/CENELEC and international standards from ISO and IEC which have been adopted in the UK. BSI standards cover building and civil engineering, materials and chemicals, electrotechnology, consumer products and services, healthcare, management systems and information technology.
CAC - Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC)
The C O D E X A L I M E N T A R I U S international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice contribute to the safety, quality and fairness of this international food trade. Consumers can trust the safety and quality of the food products they buy and importers can trust that the food they ordered will be in accordance with their specifications.
CAN/CGSB - Canadian General Standards Board (CAN/CGSB)
The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) is a federal government organization that offers client-centred, comprehensive standards development and conformity assessment services in support of the economic, regulatory, procurement, health, safety and environmental interests of our stakeholders - government, industry and consumers.
CAN/ULC - Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (CAN/ULC)
ULC tests and certifies products for public safety. It publishes over 180 standards on fire safety and equipment, building materials, electrical products, fire protection equipment, fire resistance, burglar and fire alarm systems, heating and ventilation equipment, and flammable liquids and gases.
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
The Code of Federal Regulations is the codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the federal government of the United States.
CGA - Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
CGA publications address a wide range of standards, technical information and recommendations for best practices in the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and use of industrial gases, cryogenic liquids and other products, including gas-handling equipment.
CGSB - Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB)
CGSB publishes more than 1,500 standards used by the Canadian government and recognized by industries worldwide. It also certifies and registers vendors who can demonstrate that their products and services meet nationally recognized standards of quality and performance.
CIE - International Commission on Illumination (CIE)
The International Commission on Illumination - abbreviated as CIE from its French title Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage - is a technical, scientific and cultural organization devoted to the art and science of lighting. CIE publishes Standards, Technical Reports and Recommendations prepared by technical committees, with 100+ publications in print. Joint publications include the IEC/CIE International Lighting Vocabulary and ISO/CIE Standards. CIE has been accepted as representing the best authority on the subject and is recognized by ISO as an international standardization body.
CII - Construction Industry Institute (CII)
CII, based at The University of Texas at Austin, is a consortium of more than 140 leading owner, engineering-contractor, and supplier firms from both the public and private arenas. These organizations have joined together to enhance the business effectiveness and sustainability of the capital facility life cycle through CII research, related initiatives, and industry alliances.
CIRS - Centre for Innovation in Regulatory Science (CIRS)
The Centre for Innovation in Regulatory Science facilitates dialogue and productive discussions in order to promote better understanding of the science that will form the basis for regulatory policy; plays an active and pro-active role in the evolution and harmonisation of international regulatory requirements and approval procedures to act as a catalyst for the adoption of best practice in global regulatory affairs; provides a neutral, professional forum through which peers can meet and share best practice; and pursues research that supports the CIRS mission.
CISPR - International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR)
CISPR's work involves equipment and methods for measuring interference, establishing limits and immunity requirements, and prescribing (in liaison with other IEC technical committees) methods of measuring immunity. The committee also takes account of the impact of safety regulations on interference suppression of electrical equipment.
CLSI - Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) is a global, nonprofit, standards-developing organization that promotes the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and guidelines within the healthcare community. For healthcare professionals, CLSI documents offer practical operating guidelines that lead to consistent practices, precision, and efficient use of resources. For industry, they promote effective use of healthcare technologies, and provide cost-and time-saving procedures for product development and approval. For government, these tools streamline the regulatory process. For the entire healthcare community, CLSI documents assure the levels of excellence and consistency that promote improved quality of life.
CMAA - Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA)
CMAA is the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc., an independent trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry. CMAA traces its roots to the Electric Overhead Crane Institute, known as EOCI, which was founded in 1927 by leading crane manufacturers of that time to promote the standardization of cranes as well as uniform quality and performance.
CMR - CMR International
CMR International was created in 1981 as a division of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI). CMR International's initial role was to challenge public policy and regulatory issues that could adversely affect drug development. Early success, for example in amending long-term study requirements, placed CMR International at the center of pharmaceutical analysis and reform.
CNS - Chinese National Standard
CNS Standard is abbreviation of Chinese National Standard, the National Standards of the Republic of China (Taiwan); They are administered by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. These standards are divided into 26 numbered categories. The English versions CNS standards were translated directly from the openly-published Chinese CNS standard , in case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese versions CNS standards text shall prevail.
CODEX STAN - International standards on Foods (CODEX STAN)
The C O D E X A L I M E N T A R I U S international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice contribute to the safety, quality and fairness of this international food trade. Consumers can trust the safety and quality of the food products they buy and importers can trust that the food they ordered will be in accordance with their specifications.
CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is a technical institute and Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that stands as the authoritative resource for information related to steel reinforced concrete construction. CRSI offers many industry-trusted technical publications, standards documents, design aids, reference materials and educational opportunities.
CSA - CSA Group
CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit member-based association dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability and social good. We are an internationally-accredited standards development and testing & certification organization. We also provide consumer product evaluation and education & training services. Our broad range of knowledge and expertise includes: industrial equipment, plumbing & construction, electro-medical & healthcare, appliances & gas, alternative energy, lighting and sustainability. The CSA mark appears on billions of products around the world. Discover how you and your organization can become involved and help make a difference by joining the CSA Communities. Visit community.csagroup.org
CTA - Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
As an ANSI-accredited standards body, CTA provides essential industry standards that enable interoperability between new products and existing devices. CTA standards can help you navigate the critical trends between technological innovation, marketplace globalization and regulatory reform.
CTI - Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)
CTI, the Cooling Technology Institute, advocates and promotes the use of environmentally responsible Evaporative Heat Transfer Systems (EHTS) for the benefit of the public by encouraging education, research, standards development and verification, government relations and technical information exchange. CTI publications cover design, manufacture, testing, maintenance and repair of open and closed circuit wet, atmospheric cooling towers, providing cooled water for air-conditioning, manufacturing and electric power generation.
DID - Data Item Description (DID)
A Data Item Description is a completed document defining the data deliverables required of a United States Department of Defense contractor. A DID specifically defines the data content, format, and intended use of the data with a primary objective of achieving standardization objectives by the U.S. Department of Defense.
DIN - German standards (DIN)
DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is a private organization registered as a non-profit association. Its members come from industry, associations, public authorities, commerce, the trades and research organizations.
DOD - Department of Defense (DOD)
Standardization documents are developed by the DOD and used for products, materials, and processes that have multiple applications to promote commonality and interoperability among the Military Departments and the Defense Agencies and between the United States and its allies, and to limit the variety of items in the military supply system.
DOXPUB - Doxpub, Inc.
Doxpub creates document templates modeled after those of successful regulated companies to help businesses reduce the record-keeping costs of FDA compliance. In addition to saving time, money and effort, Doxpub customers have the advantage of learning how peer organizations manage fundamental industry issues.
ECMA - European Association for standardizing Information and Communication Systems (ECMA)
All current ECMA standards, technical reports, and memos covering data interchange, character sets, printing specifications, recovery procedures, Programming Language PL/1, safety requirements, protocol, and more.
EEC - European Union Directives (EEC)
The EU is one of the largest publishers of online information in the world and the hunt for information can seem complex. Every day a huge range of information goes online, including legislation, statistics, press releases, policy reports and more.
EEMUA - Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA)
The Engineering Equipment & Materials Users Association is a non-profit international membership organisation that exists to serve its member companies. EEMUA aims to improve the safety, environmental and operating performance of industrial facilities in the most cost-effective way, pursuing and promoting leadership in industrial asset management by sharing engineering experiences and expertise, and by the active, enlightened promotion of the distinct interests of users of engineering products.
EIA - Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)
The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standards direct component marking, data modeling, color coding and packaging materials. Products and services covered under this collection range from the smallest electronic component to the most complex systems used by the defense, space and consumer product industry
EN - European Standards (EN)
European Standards (ENs) are documents that have been ratified by one of the three European Standardization Organizations (ESOs), CEN, CENELEC or ETSI; recognized as competent in the area of voluntary technical standardization as for the EU Regulation 1025/2012. Although they deal with different fields of activity, CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI cooperate in a number of areas of common interest, such as the machinery sector or information and communication technologies (ICTs). They also share common policies on issues where there is mutual agreement. An EN (European Standard) “carries with it the obligation to be implemented at national level by being given the status of a national standard and by withdrawal of any conflicting national standard". Therefore, a European Standard (EN) automatically becomes a national standard in each of the 34 CEN-CENELEC member countries. Standards are voluntary which means that there is no automatic legal obligation to apply them. However, laws and regulations may refer to standards and even make compliance with them compulsory.
ESD - EOS/ESD Association, Inc. (ESD)
Founded in 1982, EOS/ESD Association, Inc. is a professional voluntary association dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of electrostatic discharge (ESD) avoidance. From fewer than 100 members, EOS/ESD Association has grown to more than 2,000 members throughout the world. From an initial emphasis of ESD on electronic components, EOS/ESD Association has broadened its horizons to include areas such as textiles, plastics, web processing, cleanrooms, and graphic arts. To meet the needs of a continually changing environment, EOS/ESD Association is chartered to expand ESD awareness through standards, development, education programs, local chapters, publications, tutorials, certification and symposia.
ETSI - European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
Representing members from 54 countries, ETSI promotes worldwide standardization in telecommunications, broadcasting and information technology. The work of ETSI is closely aligned with the market needs of network operators, manufacturers, service providers, research institutions, and end users.
FCI - Fluid Controls Institute (FCI)
FCI is an association of manufacturers of equipment for fluid (liquid or gas) control and conditioning. The institute is organized into product-specific sections that address issues relevant to particular products and/or technologies. These include regulators, secondary pressure drainers, control valves, pipeline strainers, solenoid valves, instruments, steam traps, and safety and relief valves.
FED - Federal Specifications and Standards (FED)
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FM Approvals - FM Approvals
FM Approvals offers worldwide certification and testing services of industrial and commercial loss prevention products. Recognized and respected across the globe, FM Approvals certification assures customers that a product or service has been objectively tested and conforms to the highest national and international standards.
FRPI - Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics Institute, Inc. (FRPI)
The Fiberglass Institute is a non-profit risk mitigation organization providing education, certification, service and membership programs along with supporting publications for industry. These resources help people like you eliminate premature fiberglass chemical process equipment failure risks resulting in longer equipment life, reduced cost and hardship prevention. Since 2003, FRPI programs have filled voids and become acclaimed as best practices by many.
GANA - National Glass Association (GANA)
The Glass Association of North America is the leading association serving flat glass manufacturers, fabricators and glazing contractors. GANA provides industry leadership and guidance, education and knowledge. GANA promotes the use of value-added glass and glazing products and provides a unified voice on matters affecting the glass and glazing industry.
GB - Chinese national standards
Standards GB are Chinese national standards, which are issued by China's Standardization Administration Office (SAC). Chinese national standards are used all over China commonly labeled as GB standards. They determine the united production requirements regarding product safety and quality . GB standards are often modified or created according to the international standards of ISO, IEC or any other international level. Although, they are largely harmonized, GB standards may differ from international standards.
GOST - State Standards of the Russian Federation (GOST)
GOST standards are regional standards administered by the Euro-Asian Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (EASC). The collection of GOST standards includes over 20,000 titles used extensively in conformity assessment activities in 12 countries. Serving as the regulatory basis for government and private-sector certification programs throughout the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the GOST standards cover energy, oil and gas, environmental protection, construction, transportation, telecommunications, mining, food processing, and other industries.
GPA - GPA Midstream Association (GPA)
Formerly the Gas Processor's Association, GPA serves the midstream energy industry by providing local, regional and global forums for standards development, industry research, education and improvements in operational safety. Publications include standards and methods for analysis, measurement and sampling of natural gas liquids.
HEI - Heat Exchange Institute (HEI)
The Heat Exchange Institute (HEI) is a non-profit trade association committed to the technical advancement, promotion, and understanding of a broad range of utility and industrial-scale heat exchange and vacuum apparatus. The primary purpose of HEI is to develop and publish standards which advance the technology, increase the efficiency, and promote the use of heat exchange and vacuum apparatus. Members are involved in various sections focused on technology. These sections are Air Cooled Condensers, Steam Surface Condensers, Closed Feedwater Heaters, Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, Plate Heat Exchangers, Vacuum Technology and Deaerator.
HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, founded in 1957, is the world's largest scientific association for human factors/ergonomics professionals. HFES serves the needs of members and the public by promoting and advancing the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems, products, tools, and environments of all kinds.
HI - Hydraulic Institute (HI)
Dedicated to excellence in the engineering, manufacturing and application of pumping equipment, HI standards are intended to eliminate misunderstandings between manufacturers, purchasers and customers. HI Pump Standards are widely used by consultants, contractors, engineering construction firms, manufacturers, libraries and universities, and pump users.
I3A - International Imaging Industry Association (I3A)
I3A is the central international forum for the development and advancement of open standards and innovations for the worldwide imaging ecosystem. I3A's vision is to enable the use of imaging to simplify and enrich people's lives through visual experiences that connect generations, communities, information and services. I3A brings members together to collaborate on initiatives that generate standards, tools and metrics, drive adoption, foster growth, and open pathways to new markets. I3A is organized into six focused Interest Groups. I3A Interest Group Initiatives enable the rapid development of consortium standards, delivering quick and unique solutions to the market that are unavailable through other processes.
IADC - International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
Since 1940, IADC has exclusively represented the worldwide oil and gas drilling industry. IADC's mission is to catalyze improved performance for the drilling industry by enhancing operational integrity and championing better regulation to facilitate safer, cleaner and more efficient drilling operations worldwide.
IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is an ANSI-accredited and ISO-certified standards body, with over 200 codes and standards covering plumbing, mechanical, swimming pools, backflow, solar and green energy systems. IAPMO codes help regulate the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment, protecting the health, safety and general welfare of a building's users.
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
A specialized agency of the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. It sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection. The Organization serves as the forum for cooperation in all fields of civil aviation among its 191 Member States.
ICC - International Code Council (ICC)
ICC founders include BOCA, ICBO and SBCCI. ICC works to develop a single, comprehensive, fully coordinated set of national model construction codes. Current ICC standards address a wide range of topics, including codes for international building, plumbing, mechanical systems, and energy conservation.
ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)
The Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) is a professional organization dedicated to developing cable standards for the electric power, control, and telecommunications industries. Since 1925, the objective has been to ensure safe, economical, and efficient cable systems utilizing proven state-of-the-art materials and concepts.
ICML - International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)
The International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML) is a vendor-neutral, not-for-profit organization founded to serve global industry as the world-class authority on machinery lubrication that advances the optimization of asset reliability, utilization and costs.
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
IEC's activities, collectively known as electrotechnology, cover all electrical, electronic and associated technologies in the areas of power generation, transmission and distribution, medical equipment, semiconductors, fibre optics, nanotechnology and renewable energies. In addition to providing an excellent framework for improving safety and optimizing energy, IEC standards support trade between countries by providing a reference for the functioning of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is the world's largest technical professional society, serving members in computing, electrical engineering and electronics. Comprised of 37 societies and councils, IEEE publishes technical journals, magazines, proceedings, and more than 800 standards.
IES - Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
For over a century, IES (formerly IESNA) has provided services, programs and publications for the lighting community and its consumers. In addition to approximately 100 design guides, technical memoranda and documents, IES develops standards in conjunction with other related organizations.
IEST - Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST)
The Institute of Environment Sciences and Technology (IEST) is the preeminent, non-profit, technical association for professionals in the field of Contamination Control/Cleanrooms, Environmental Testing, or Nanotechnology Facilities.
IFI - Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)
The Industrial Fasteners Institute's mission is to represent the North American fastener manufacturers to its suppliers, customers, the government, and the public at large to advance the competitiveness, products, and innovative technology of the IFI Member Companies in a global marketplace. The IFI technical staff are active in all national and international fastener standards developers and provide those organizations insights into fastener manufacturing to keep standards practical and purposeful.
IICRC - The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
The IICRC is a certification and Standards Developing Organization (SDO) non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. In partnership with regional and international trade associates, the IICRC serves more than 25 countries with offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
IMO - International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Established in 1948, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing marine pollution from ships. IMO publications cover essential topics for the maritime and shipping industries. These include facilitation of travel and transport, cargoes, marine environment protection, marine technology, maritime safety and navigation and rescue. Techstreet is an authorized reseller of IMO standards in PDF format. Download your documents today.
INCITS - InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS)
The International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) is the forum of choice for information technology developers, producers and users for the creation and maintenance of formal de jure IT standards. INCITS is accredited by, and operates under rules approved by, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). These rules are designed to ensure that voluntary standards are developed by the consensus of directly and materially affected interests. INCITS is sponsored by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a trade association representing the leading U.S. providers of information technology products and services. ITI members employ more than one million people in the United States and in 2000, their revenues exceeded $668 billion worldwide.
IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
IPC serves more than 2,300 member companies worldwide involved in designing, manufacturing, specifying and/or using printed circuit boards. Approximately 200 standards, guidelines and technical reports cover topics ranging from design and printed circuit board manufacturing to electronics assembly and testing.
ISA - Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA)
Founded in 1945, The International Society of Automation is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org).
ISEA - International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)
ISEA, the International Safety Equipment Association, is an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization whose member companies are world leaders in the design and manufacturer of protective clothing and equipment used in factories, construction sites, hospitals and clinics, farms, schools, laboratories, emergency response and in the home. ISEA is represented on technical committees at ANSI, NFPA, ASTM, CSA and ISO, and they provide counsel to regulatory bodies, including NIOSH, MSHA and OSHA.
ISO - International Organization for Standards (ISO)
ISO is a global federation of national standards bodies from approximately 100 countries. Today, ISO standards are accepted worldwide as the method by which manufacturers and service providers can achieve maximum convenience and efficiency in the exchange of goods and services.
ISO 9000 Store - ISO 9000 Store
The 9000 Store, part of the Standards Stores, provides tools and training to assist organizations in achieving and maintaining certification to international standards from ISO, SAE, BSI, and others.
ISPE - International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
ISPE provides education, training, forums, and technical documents for professionals in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Society publishes best-practice guides on a wide array of topics, including bulk pharmaceutical chemicals, sterile manufacturing facilities, commissioning and qualification, biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and technology transfer.
ISTA - International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
The International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) is an organization focused on the specific concerns of transport packaging and our mission is to develop and deliver standards, educational programs and tools for the economic, social and environmental optimization of packaging systems. ISTA pioneered the concept of package performance testing and certification over 60 years ago and today our test procedures, standards and certification programs are at the forefront of Responsible Transport Packaging.
ITU - International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, we allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. Every time you make a phonecall via the mobile, access the Internet or send an email, you are benefitting from the work of ITU.
JEDEC - JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (JEDEC)
JEDEC is the global leader in developing open standards for the microelectronics industry. With over 4,000 volunteers representing nearly 300 member companies. JEDEC brings manufacturers and suppliers together on 50 different committees, creating standards to meet the diverse technical and developmental needs of the industry. These collaborations ensure product interoperability, benefiting the industry and ultimately consumers by decreasing time-to-market and reducing product development costs.
JIS - Japanese Standards (JIS)
JIS covers industrial and mineral products, comparable to standards established by various industrial associations for specific needs, or standards established and used by companies (operation manuals, products specifications etc.). The need for common practices in companies of the same industrial sector leads to the establishment of industrial association standards, and the same need in terms of wider applications promotes the establishment of JIS.
KS - Korean Standards (KS)
KS (Korean Standards) are Korean National Standards developed, reviewed and notified under the Korean Industrial Standardization Act.
LIA - Laser Institute of America (LIA)
Laser Institute of America, founded in 1968, is the professional society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. LIA cultivates innovation, ingenuity and inspiration to promote the continued growth and safe use of laser applications.
MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA)
For over 60 years the MBMA and its manufacturing members have worked together as partners to further its mission: to conduct research, to help advance building codes and standards, and to educate the construction community. Our passion is to support a strong, sustainable metal building systems industry that meets the needs of owners and the overall society. Metal building systems are far more sophisticated today than they were a decade ago; and due to MBMA’s leading edge research programs, further evolution is not far down the road. MBMA has invested heavily in engineering technology, fabrication concepts, structural improvements, and building quality. As a result, buildings today are far better in terms of cost, strength, function, and aesthetics. Through these innovations, we are moving the industry to a higher level and helping to position the industry for long-term growth and greater acceptance. Metal is the solution for most low-rise buildings.
MIL - Military Specifications and Standards (MIL)
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MMPDS - Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS)
MMPDS is recognized throughout the world, and it represents the primary source of statistically based design allowables for metallic materials and fastened joints used in the design of aerospace vehicle structures in the United States.
MPIF - Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF)
The Metal Powder Industries Federation is a federation of six trade associations representing various aspects of powder metallurgy (PM), metal powders, and particulate materials. MPIF's mission is to advance the interests of the metal powder producing and consuming industries.
MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS)
MSS is the only organization in the world dedicated exclusively to the technical needs of the valve and fittings industry. Standards and codes are written and revised by 25 technical committees and address topics such as valves, valve actuators, pipe fittings, flanges, and pipe hangers.
NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)
Since 1938, the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) has represented a wide variety of architectural metal products for building construction. NAAMM currently has six operating divisions, which promote the use of their specific products through the development and distribution of technical standards.
NACE - National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Formerly the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, NACE International represents members from 92 countries and is the largest organization in the world dedicated to the study of corrosion. NACE works to protect people, infrastructure, the environment, and the economy from the effects of corrosion by promoting engineering and research. Approximately 100 standards cover subjects such as laboratory corrosion testing, corrosion prevention and blast cleaning.
NADCA - National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)
NADCA: The HVAC Inspection, Maintenance and Restoration Association, otherwise known as the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) was formed in 1989 as a non-profit association of companies engaged in the cleaning of HVAC systems. NADCA's mission has expanded to include representation of qualified companies engaged in the inspection, cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems. NADCA standards and certification are specified on a regular basis to ensure HVAC systems are assessed, cleaned, and restored in a safe and efficient manner.
NAS - Aerospace Industries Association - National Aerospace Standard (NAS)
The National Aerospace Standards (NAS) are voluntary standards developed by the aerospace industry. Subject matter experts from AIA member companies participate in committees and working groups to develop and maintain the NAS library. The NAS parts are most well-known for state-of-the-art, high strength, precision fasteners, electrical connectors, splices and terminations, rod end bearings, and many other types of hardware and components.
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
NASA is led by Administrator Jim Bridenstine, NASA's 13th administrator. Before joining NASA, Bridenstine served in the U.S. Congress, representing Oklahoma’s First Congressional District, serving on the Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee. Bridenstine’s career in federal service began in the U.S. Navy, flying the E-2C Hawkeye off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
NBBI - National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI)
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors was founded in 1919 to promote greater safety to life and property through uniformity in the construction, installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of pressure equipment. Publisher of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), this American National Standard has been adopted by most states and cities, all Canadian provinces, and federal regulatory agencies including the US Department of Transportation. It is the only standard recognized worldwide for in-service inspection repairs and alterations of boilers and pressure vessels.
NCSL - National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSL)
NCSL International is a member based and volunteer driven Professional Trade Organization. NCSL International provides the best opportunities for the world's measurement science professionals to network and exchange information, to promote measurement education and skill development and to develop a means to resolve measurement challenges. NCSL International membership is open to any organization or individual with an interest in the science of measurement and its application in research, development, education, or commerce.
NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the electrical construction industry. A trade organization founded in 1901, NECA contractors set industry standards for traditional and integrated electrical systems and leads the industry in the practical application of new technologies. NECA aims to protect the public while making electrical innovation possible.
NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
NEMA is the largest U.S. trade organization representing manufacturers of products used in the generation, transmission, distribution, control, and end-use of electricity. Many of NEMA's 350+ standards have been approved as American National Standards or
NETA - International Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
The InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) is an organization that serves the electrical testing industry by offering accreditation of third-party electrical testing firms, certifying electrical testing technicians, and producing American National Standards.
NF - French Standards (AFNOR)
Association Française de Normalisation (AFNOR, en: French Standardization Association is the French national organization for standardization and its International Organization for Standardization member body. The AFNOR Group develops its international standardization activities, information provision, certification and training through a network of key partners in France who are members of the association
NFPA - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
As the world's largest and most influential fire safety organization, NFPA publishes approximately 300 codes and standards intended to prevent the loss of life and property. Members include more than 66,000 fire safety professionals.
NFPA (Fluid) - National Fluid Power Association (NFPA (Fluid))
NFPA helps to increase the number of technically trained people capable of integrating and applying fluid power. The focus of NFPA's standards programs is on developing International Standards for the global marketplace, especially in the areas of design for interchangeability, testing, rating methods, safety, communications and calibration.
NFSI - National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)
The NFSI provides a wide range of services including independent product testing and certification, educational training, and standards development. Since 2006, the NFSI authored safety standards for slip, trip and fall prevention through the B101 committee on slip, trip and fall prevention. In 2014 the NFSI became the provider and issuer of the Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH) designation.
NISO - National Information Standards Organization (NISO)
NISO is where content publishers, libraries, and software developers turn for information industry standards that allow them to work together. Through NISO, all of these communities are able to collaborate on mutually accepted standards - solutions that enhance their operations today and form a foundation for the future.
NORSOK - NORSOK
The NORSOK standards are developed by the Norwegian petroleum industry to ensure adequate safety, value adding and cost effectiveness for petroleum industry developments and operations. Furthermore, NORSOK standards are as far as possible intended to replace oil company specifications and serve as references in the authorities regulations.
NRC - National Research Council Canada (NRC)
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier research and technology organization. NRC works with clients and partners to provide innovation support, strategic research and scientific and technical services.
NSC - Natural Stone Council (NSC)
The Natural Stone Council is a collaboration of businesses and trade associations that have joined forces to promote the use of natural stone in commercial, residential, government, institutional, educational and all types of applications interior and exterior.
NSF - NSF International
Dedicated to research, education, testing, certification, and service, NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation), develops standards and criteria for health-related equipment, products and services worldwide. The organization also assists companies preparing for ISO 9000 and 14000 registration.
OIML - OIML International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
OIML is to enable economies to put in place effective legal metrology infrastructures that are mutually compatible and internationally recognized, for all areas for which governments take responsibility, such as those which facilitate trade, establish mutual confidence and harmonize the level of consumer protection worldwide
OPEI - Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing more than 100 small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) in the development of safety and performance standards for outdoor power equipment.
PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
Founded in 1954, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) is the technical institute and trade association for the precast/prestressed concrete structures industry. As a technical institute, PCI develops, maintains, and disseminates the Body of Knowledge for the design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete structures and systems.
PDA - PDA - Parenteral Drug Association
The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is the leading global provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community.
PEI - Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)
The Petroleum Equipment Institute is a trade association whose members manufacture, distribute and service petroleum marketing and liquid-handling equipment. Founded in 1951, PEI represents more than 1,600 member companies located in all 50 states and more than 80 countries. Members include manufacturers, sellers and installers of equipment used in service stations, terminals, bulk plants, fuel, oil and gasoline delivery, and similar petroleum marketing operations.
PIP - Process Industry Practices (PIP)
Process Industry Practices from PIP help increase the value of the engineering/ procurement/ construction process for the U.S. process industry and enhance compliance with safety, health and environmental objectives. PIP practices harmonize standards across the following engineering disciplines: Civil/Structural/Architectural, Coatings/Insulation/Refractory, Machinery, Electrical, P&ID, Piping, Process Control/Analyzers, and Vessels.
PPI - Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)
The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) is the major trade association representing all segments of the plastics piping industry. PPI members share a common interest in broadening awareness and creating opportunities that expand market share and extend the use of plastics pipe in all its many applications. As an association, PPI focuses collaborative efforts to accumulate data, concentrate facts and target resources toward advancements in applications and increases in widespread usage
RTCA - Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA)
Founded as the Radio Technical Committee for Aeronautics in 1935, RTCA has provided the foundation for many modern technical advances in aviation. An independent Standards Development Organization (SDO), RTCA’s comprehensive products serve as the basis for government certification of equipment used by the tens of thousands of aircraft flying daily through the world’s airspace. A private, not-for-profit corporation, RTCA works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), industry experts from the US and around the world to develop comprehensive, industry-vetted, and endorsed recommendations on technical performance standards and the operating environment for utilizing standards. These standards can be used as means of compliance with FAA regulations and other aviation regulatory authorities.
SAE - Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
SAE standards are internationally recognized for their role in helping ensure the safety, quality, and effectiveness of products and services across the mobility engineering industry. They contain detailed production and interoperability guidelines; clarify legal and regulatory grey areas; condense product development cycles; ensure consistency and high quality in manufacturing; and lead the way to maximum performance.
SAIA - Scaffold and Access Industry Association (SAIA)
SIA is the ANSI-approved developer of standards for the scaffold and access industry. SIA standards contain technical specifications developed and tested by scaffold experts, which prescribe rules governing the safety, construction, design, testing, care and use of various types of scaffolds.
SCTE - Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers (SCTE)
SCTE standards cover a wide range of industry needs from F connectors to protocols for high-speed data access over cable. SCTE is accredited by ANSI the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), recognized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and works in cooperation with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
SDI - Steel Door Institute (SDI)
The Steel Door Institute (SDI) was established in 1954 as a voluntary, non-profit business association that develops quality and performance standards for steel doors and frames.
SEPT - Software Engineering Process Technology (SEPT)
SEPT specializes in meeting the needs of the professional community by providing checklists, templates, reports, books and consultation services for many critical standards.
SES - Society for Standards Professionals (SES)
SES was founded in 1947 as the Standards Engineering Society, a not-for-profit professional membership society dedicated to furthering the knowledge and use of standards and standardization. SES provides a neutral forum where standards users and developers can come together to address mutual issues, opportunities, and interests in ways that work to the benefit of everyone involved with, or affected by, standards. SES members are primarily involved in the development, application, and use of company, government, national, regional, and international standards.
SIA - Security Industry Association (SIA)
An ANSI-accredited standards developer, the Security Industry Association (SIA) creates standards that are open, enable easy integration of diverse components, and provide a means to establish predictable levels of performance. Participants shape the future of the industry, acquire industry intelligence, and enable rapid acceptance of products in new markets.
SJI - Steel Joist Institute (SJI)
The Steel Joist Institute, a nonprofit organization of active joist manufacturers and other individuals and entities connected to the industry, was founded in 1928 to address the lack of uniform joist standards within the industry. In addition to setting standards and developing regulations for the steel joist industry, the Institute invests thousands of dollars in ongoing research and offers a complete library of training and research aids. The Institute also holds continuing education seminars, provides technical information and promotes the use of steel joists through a national communications program.
SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
SMACNA is the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association. As an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization, SMACNA standards and manuals address all facets of the sheet metal industry, from duct construction and installation to air pollution control, energy recovery and roofing. The voluntary technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA contractors have found worldwide acceptance by the construction community, as well as foreign government agencies.
SME - Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
SME has been supporting the manufacturing industry for the last 85 years. Working closely with manufacturing professionals, companies, educators, schools and communities, we share knowledge and resources that generate solutions to manufacturing industry challenges.
SMPTE - Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) was founded in 1916 to advance theory and development in the motion imaging field. Today, SMPTE serves its members with the latest technology information and education on a rapidly changing industry. SMPTE also is an accredited and globally-respected industry standards-setting body. As the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry, SMPTE is shaping the future of the constantly evolving content business.
SPC - The Standards Press of China (SPC)
SPC, the Standards Press of China, is the only publication center in China that publishes National Standards, Sector Standards, standard compilation books, scientific and technical books, and other books concerned with standardization, quality control and quality supervision.
SPI - Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI)
Society of the Plastics Industry is a professional society representing individuals in the plastics industry. PLASTICS members represent the entire plastics industry supply chain in the U.S., including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers, raw materials suppliers, recyclers and brand owners.
SSPC - Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
The Society for Protective Coatings is the leading source of information on surface preparation, coating selection and application, environmental regulations, and health and safety issues that affect the protective coatings industry.
STI/SPFA - Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA)
STI/SPFA provides a wide range of services to industry-leading suppliers and fabricators of steel tanks, pressure vessels, specialty products and piping for the petroleum, chemical, food and water storage industries.
TAPPI - Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)
TAPPI is the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging, and converting industries. TAPPI Test Methods and Technical Information Papers (TIPs) provide the most comprehensive collection of reliable technical information in the paper processing industry.
TCVN - Vietnam National Standards (TCVN)
Vietnam Standards, abbreviated TCVN, are the national standards of Vietnam issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST). These standards are identified by the prefix "TCVN" followed by a number, a colon, and the year issued.
TechAmerica - TechAmerica
TechAmerica is the leading federal market research and standards organization. Formed by the merger of the American Electronics Association (AEA), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA), TechAmerica studies the market for IT, research and technology, and advanced electronics products and services for defense and civil government agencies, then uses the findings to produce an annual 10-year Defense Forecast, a 5-year Federal IT Forecast, and special studies on key markets such as Homeland Security, Services & Support, and Information Assurance, among others.
TEMA - Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association (TEMA)
The Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TEMA) is trade association of leading manufacturers of shell and tube heat exchangers, who have pioneered the research and development of heat exchangers for over sixty years.
TIA - Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry through Standards development, Policy initiatives, business opportunities, market intelligence and and networking events
TIM - Total Innovation Management (TIM) Foundation (TIM)
Total Innovation Management Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted entirely to the innovation management standard. Its main purpose is to develop and maintain the standard documentation set, to train assessors, and to accredit and license assessors for use of the standard, typically through certification authorities, such as a registrar.
TMS - The Masonry Society (TMS)
The Masonry Society is an international gathering of people interested in the art and science of masonry. We are a professional, technical, and educational association dedicated to the advancement of knowledge on masonry. TMS members are design engineers, architects, builders, researchers, educators, building officials, material suppliers, manufacturers, and others who want to contribute to and benefit from the global pool of knowledge on masonry.
UAMA - Unified Abrasives Manufacturers' Association (UAMA)
UAMA was established in 1999 as a non-profit business association that develops standards to support the design and production of abrasives. Technical experts from related industries and UAMA members create and maintain industry standards to ensure the quality of abrasive products.
UL - Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is chartered to establish, maintain, and operate laboratories for the examination and testing of devices, systems and materials to determine their relation to hazards to life and property, and to ascertain, define and publish standards, classifications and specification for materials, devices, products, equipment, constructions, methods, and systems affecting such hazards.
ULC - Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
ULC tests and certifies products for public safety. It publishes over 180 standards on fire safety and equipment, building materials, electrical products, fire protection equipment, fire resistance, burglar and fire alarm systems, heating and ventilation equipment, and flammable liquids and gases.
UOP - UOP LLC, A Honeywell Company (UOP)
Over 300 analytical methods and procedures support the installation, implementation, maintenance and safe operation of UOP-licensed processes. These test methods are a valuable resource to help users analyze feedstocks and various process streams. Considered an industry standard in its own right, they supplement ASTM, API, and other important industry standards and publications.
X9 - Accredited Standards Committee X9 Incorporated (X9)
In 1974, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the scope of activity for the X9 Standards Committee on Banking, as "Standardization for Facilitating Banking Operations." Today, the Accredited Standards Committee X9 (ASC X9, Inc.) operates 5 technical subcommittees and 20-30 technical working groups that develop financial industry standards and guidelines. ASC X9 standards are widely used and cited or required by the Federal government for use in financial procedures and transactions. In addition, X9 standards are the basis for many international standards used in facilitating global commerce.

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