ANAB Webinar: Evaluating Reference Materials (RMs) and Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) for Laboratories
Join ANAB and Senior Manager of Accreditation, Inspection, Laboratories, and Related Activities, Patrick Selig for another informing ANAB webinar! As part of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratories are required to establish and maintain metrological traceability of measurement results (6.5.1). Metrological traceability is defined by ISO/IEC...
EMC + SIPI 2024
Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesThe 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, Signal & Power Integrity will be held August 5-9, 2024 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ. Randy Long and Cheryl Denman will be representing ANAB at EMC + SIPI and would love to meet you! Stop by booth #302 or sign up now to reserve...
According to ISO, What is Equipment?
Understanding Clause 6.4 of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ISO/IEC 17025:2017 expanded on the previous definitions of Equipment. Laboratories continue to have challenges addressing this risk-based clause of the standard. The requirements for addressing and identifying laboratory equipment will be discussed, as well strategies for creating an organized and complete equipment inventory. Ways of utilizing a well-managed equipment...
Committee Ballot of ISO/IEC 17020
In 2022, ISO voted to revise ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment – Requirements for operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. Recently, the Committee Draft (or CD) ballot of the revision of ISO/IEC 17020 was completed. In this webinar, ANAB staff with expertise in ISO/IEC 17020 and direct participation in ISO CASCO Working Group 31 will provide...
ANAB Client Day 2024
George Washington University 1957 E Street NW, 7th Floor, City View Room, Washington DC, DC, United StatesANAB hosts the annual Client Day meeting every September, as part of the annual Credentialing Conference. Attendees have the opportunity to learn about new initiatives and updates relevant to the credentialing programs from ANAB staff, ANAB-qualified assessors, and credentialing committee chairs. Client Day is open to anyone representing the following: Join ANAB in-person for the...
OELA Annual Environmental Lab Conference 2024
Embassy Suites Portland Airport 7900 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon, United StatesANAB will be at the OELA Annual Environmental Lab Conference in Portland, OR and will be presenting on "Corrective Actions/Risk-Based Thinking Approach", as well as "Laboratory Ethics".
ANAB Credentialing Conference – 2024
George Washington University 1957 E Street NW, 7th Floor, City View Room, Washington DC, DC, United StatesThe ANAB Annual Credentialing Conference provides a unique opportunity for professionals in the credentialing space to stay current on topics affecting the industry. Join certification bodies, certificate issuers, ANAB-qualified assessors, credentialing committee chairs, and staff for a deeper look at the standards used, the accreditation process, innovations in testing, and more. The event includes two...
Evaluating Objective Evidence for Internal Audits
In this free webinar, we will define the types of objective evidence, discuss methods for obtaining objective evidence and how to evaluate objective evidence when determining conformance. This webinar is geared towards internal auditors, but may also benefit technicians, new personnel, management or other personnel that may participate in internal audits. Objective evidence is data...
2024 National Conformity Assessment Pre-Case Study Webinar
In conjunction with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) celebration of World Standards Week 2024, ANAB will again provide a free National Conformity Assessment Case Study. The case study is an online event available to anyone who would like to test their knowledge of, and ability to apply, basic international conformity assessment principles. Key Takeaways...
2024 ANAB Conformity Assessment Case Study
To celebrate and support World Standards Day and ANSI's World Standards Week, ANAB will host the 2024 National Conformity Assessment Case Study to serve as a benchmark of conformity assessment knowledge and skill. The first Conformity Assessment Case Study was published in 2023. The case study is live and available from October 28th - November 15th....
ISO/IEC 17065 – Unprecedented Developments for this Key ISO CASCO Standard
In April, the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) provided a webinar discussing the various ways in which ISO/IEC 17065 could be impacted if opened for revision because of the ISO CASCO 2024 Systematic Review Ballot. The results of that Systematic Review Ballot and the deliberations regarding them were unprecedented within ISO CASCO’s 30-year history of...
CD 17024 – A First Look At Revised Content
In 2022 ISO/IEC 17024, under the responsibility of ISO CASCO, had been published for 10 years. Per ISO Directives, a ballot was issued and ISO CASCO members voted to open ISO/IEC 17024 for revision. The Committee Draft of the revision to ISO/IEC 17024 is now out for ballot to ISO CASCO member bodies. In this...
2024 National Conformity Assessment Post-Case Study Webinar
Join ANAB for a post National Conformity Assessment Case Study Webinar! In conjunction with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) celebration of World Standards Week 2024, ANAB will again provide a free National Conformity Assessment Case Study. The case study is an online event available to anyone who would like to test their knowledge of, and ability to apply,...
ANAB 2024 Scheme Owners Meeting
AAMI Center for Excellence 901 Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia, United StatesBuilding upon the success of our ANAB-Scheme Owner meetings over the last two years, the ANSI National Accreditation Board is delighted to extend an invitation to Scheme Owners and protocol owners that have a program(s) under any of the following: ANAB reaffirms our steadfast commitment to provide accreditation services consonant with the rigor of the ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC...
Forensic Science Standards: A Look at OSAC and Collaborations to Support Discipline-Specific Standards Development and Implement
Join ANAB for a webinar on Forensic Science Standards: A Look at OSAC and Collaborations to Support Discipline-Specific Standards Development and Implement. Standards set the bar for minimum practice to ensure reliability, build trust, and simplify the playing field so that the most robust methods are consistently used. When it comes to forensic science, standards...
DoD Cyber Workforce Qualification Program and ANAB Accreditation under DoD Directive 8140
Join ANAB for 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 questions. Agenda
Method Witnessing for Internal Audits
Key Takeaways A key component of assessments is method witnessing. Method witnessing allows for the assessment of conformance and competence through observing technical staff in the performance of scope activities, reviewing quality system documentation, procedures and records, interviewing personnel and reviewing equipment status and condition. While method witnessing is used during assessments of laboratories, it...
ANAB Public Training Week 2025
San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk 889 East Market Street, San Antonio, Texas, United StatesHave you been considering an ANAB training course? Take this once a year opportunity to meet ANAB at our annual Public Training Week by signing up for one of only three training courses offered. The training courses ANAB is offering during this exclusive week are: Training course attendees will get the chance to enjoy breakfasts...
Update on the Revision of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 – Draft International Standard (DIS) Ballot
In 2022, ISO voted to revise ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment – Requirements for operation of various types of bodies performing inspection. Recently, the Committee Draft (or CD) ballot of the revision of ISO/IEC 17020 was completed. In this webinar, ANAB staff with expertise in ISO/IEC 17020 and direct participation in ISO CASCO Working Group 31 will provide...
ANAB at Pittcon 2025
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center 415 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesJoin ANAB at Pittcon Conference and Exposition in Boston, MA for another great year! ANAB will be at booth #1054 with Chris Maggio, Deanne Emory, and Cheryl Denman. Expo hours: Monday, March 3rd from 10:00AM – 5:00PMTuesday, March 4th from 10:00AM – 5:00PMWednesday, March 5th from 10:00AM – 3:00PM Deanne Emory will be teaching two...
ESG Standards and Guidance – Greenwashing or a Positive Principled Approach?
ESG Standards and Guidance – Greenwashing or a Positive Principled Approach?Introducing the new ISO guidance document on implementing principles for environmental, social, governance (ESG) This webinar introduces the ISO International Workshop Agreement document IWA 48 ESG implementation principles and how environmental and social issues and activities, along with organizational governance, can benefit organizations and society...
In-Person Training: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Assessor (Non-Forensic)
ANAB DC Office 1899 L Street NW, Suite 1100-A, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United StatesANAB’s ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor Training course is based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17011 requirements and uses hands on, exercise-based approach to effectively develop and support the necessary competencies required of a lead assessor. This in-person course will be taught at the ANAB office in Washington DC from March 24-March 28, 2025.
Revision of ISO/IEC 17067 – A Review of the CD Ballot
For many years ISO/IEC 17067 has provided valuable guidance to the product, process, service certification community around the world about the certification schemes such bodies utilize. This guidance was developed when the concept of a “scheme” was prominently featured in ISO/IEC 17065 Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services. Since then,...
Water Stewardship
The Webinar on Water Stewardship is an overview of the best practices in the application of water stewardship when applied across an enterprise or at a specific site. Practical concepts,...
ASTM Committee E30 on Forensic Sciences Announces a Reorganization and New Processes for Increased Stakeholder Engagement
ASTM Committee E30 has been around since 1970, began publishing American National Standards in 2021, and continues its path forward to lead in Standards Development. ASTM was formed in 1898...
Using Internal Audits for Process Improvement
When used effectively, internal audits are a powerful tool for process improvement within an organization. Internal audits evaluate conformity to specified requirements, such as management system requirements and the organization’s...
ANAB 2025 Scheme Owners Meeting
ANAB DC Office 1899 L Street NW, Suite 1100-A, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United StatesBuilding upon the success of our ANAB-Scheme Owner meetings over the last two years, the ANSI National Accreditation Board is delighted to extend an invitation to Scheme Owners and protocol owners that have a program(s) under any of the following: ANAB reaffirms our steadfast commitment to provide accreditation services consonant with the rigor of the ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17021 –...
In-Person Training: Forensic Technical Assessor Training (5-day)
ANAB DC Office 1899 L Street NW, Suite 1100-A, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United StatesThis course is a full 5 days conducted by a live or in person instructor. This course provides a review of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the relevant ANAB forensic accreditation requirements (AR 3125),...