The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is pleased to announce that the accreditation scope of the NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab as an inspection body has been expanded to include a range of standards related to industrial, robotics, and agricultural technologies under ISO/IEC 17020, Conformity assessment — Requirements for the operation of various types of…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) proudly joins organizations around the world in celebrating World Accreditation Day, an annual initiative established by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) to highlight the important role of accreditation in the global economy. This year’s theme, “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs),”…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has expanded its international recognition with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) to include the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) sub-scope as of April 23, 2025. Accreditation is an important tool in the removal of technical barriers to trade and in…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and The Water Council are proud to announce a collaboration to offer a new, self-paced training course on water stewardship, the Comprehensive Water Stewardship Overview. This partnership leverages the expertise of both organizations to provide accessible and impactful training on responsible water management practices. The Water Council has been…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is accepting nominations from interested persons to serve on its Personnel Credentialing Committees: Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee (PCAC) and Certificate Accreditation Program Accreditation Committee (CAPAC). Nominations must be received by April 1, 2025 (PCAC) and February 28, 2025 (CAPAC). Both nominations committees seek national experts…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is pleased to announce the first annual ANAB Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS) will take place on January 19-20, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Fostering advancements in the field, the inaugural ACAS will bring together the entire ANAB conformity assessment community—including ANAB clients,…
For his unwavering dedication to conformity assessment and mentorship, Robert ‘Bob’ Yencha has been honored with the prestigious 8th Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award presented by ANAB. The Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award was established in 2017 to honor the memory of a valued ANAB employee, Terry Burgess. The award…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is hosting an informative webinar on the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140, sharing insights into the DoD 8140 manual requirements and ANAB’s role in the accreditation process. The session will feature representatives from the DoD, who will be available for…
For three and a half decades, ANAB has been a trusted leader in accreditation, providing assurance to organizations worldwide that their services and systems meet the highest standards of quality and conformity assessment. Thirty-five years ago, George Lofgren formed the first accreditation body to provide oversight for the quality management systems certifications in the United…
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has announced a significant milestone in its history – the formation of a unified operations team of ANAB staff. This strategic move marks a major step forward in enhancing its core mission: to sustain and improve the quality of life through trusted conformity assessment. “We are thrilled to announce…