A new editorial by Sonya Bird, vice president of international standards at UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), underscores the importance of harmonized safety standards to achieve trust among collaborators and to drive innovation.Bird shared that ULSE recently partnered with the National Commission of Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) to host a first-of-its-kind event in Hanoi focused on the role of safe···
NIST Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Draft by June 13The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a new version of the NIST Privacy Framework, guidelines that are intended to address current privacy risk management needs, maintain alignment with the agency’s Cybersecurity Framework (updated in 2024), and improve usabil···
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited the global public health and safety organization NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard. The accreditation marks a significant milestone in promoting sustainable practices within urban and co···
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently released a study that highlights innovative technology and policy solutions to maintain a reliable and affordable energy system amid growing electricity demands.Conducted by PA Consulting, the study, “A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future,” predicts that growth in electricity demand in the United States will be driven by a 300% rise in energy consumption by data centers a···
