ANAB to Host Webinar on Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140

ANAB to Host Webinar on Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140

ByMary Kolberg

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…

The ANSI National Accreditation Board Celebrates 35 Years!

The ANSI National Accreditation Board Celebrates 35 Years!

ByMary Kolberg

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…

Newly Established Operations Team Enhances the ANAB Mission

Newly Established Operations Team Enhances the ANAB Mission

ByMary Kolberg

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…

ANAB Provide Evaluation Services for the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) Product Integrity Program

ANAB Provide Evaluation Services for the Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) Product Integrity Program

ByMary Kolberg

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), has been recognized by the Global Retail and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) as an evaluator of participant laboratories for the GRMA Dietary Supplement Product Integrity Program. This partnership leverages the expertise of both organizations to demonstrate the competence of laboratories participating in the program. ANAB, operating in accordance with ISO/IEC…

ANAB Statement on Fraudulent Activity Claims in Organic Textiles Certification Activities

ANAB Statement on Fraudulent Activity Claims in Organic Textiles Certification Activities

ByMary Kolberg

At ANAB, we firmly believe that ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation is crucial in building trust and confidence in the quality and competence of certification bodies that validate products, processes, and systems. That is why we are concerned, like our stakeholders and clients, to have heard about claims of fraudulent behavior under the ISO/IEC 17065 Global Organic…

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredits Pasco Sheriff’s Office to Property and Evidence Control Units

ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Accredits Pasco Sheriff’s Office to Property and Evidence Control Units

ByMary Kolberg

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited the Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) under the Property and Evidence Control Units (AR 3181) program. ANAB introduced the Accreditation for the Management and Operation of Property and Evidence Control Units in early 2023 and PCO is the first organization in Florida to gain accreditation to this new program. This program helps maintain…

ANAB and ASTM International Announce Training Partnership

ByMary Kolberg

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and ASTM International have forged a partnership to strengthen professional training in accreditation requirements and processes. Through their collaboration, ASTM and ANAB will work together to develop courses and promote one another’s training offerings to broaden their positive impact on the standardization community. By leveraging the expertise of the…

ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with the International Accreditation Forum

ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with the International Accreditation Forum

ByMary Kolberg

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has expanded its signatory status with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) multilateral recognition arrangement (MLA) to level 3 main scope of ISO/IEC 17029, Conformity Assessment – General Principles And Requirements For Validation And Verification Bodies, as of March 20, 2024. Accreditation is an important tool in the removal of technical barriers to trade…

Save the Date for ANAB’s 2024 Credentialing Conference and Client Day

Save the Date for ANAB’s 2024 Credentialing Conference and Client Day

ByMary Kolberg

Registration Open Now for September 24-27 Events Be an early bird registrant today: The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), will host its in-person Credentialing Conference—an event that combines ANAB’s popular Client Day with three days of technical workshops—on September 24-27. Register online for the event, hosted at the George Washington University’s City…

U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and the Internet of Things: Join an ANAB Webinar to Learn More

U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and the Internet of Things: Join an ANAB Webinar to Learn More

ByMary Kolberg

On March 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer Internet of Things (IoT) devices: the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark program. ANAB will host a free webinar on April 25 to provide information related to this program. According to the FCC, the program will “will help consumers make…