Private Sector Product Certification Programs In The United States

"This document updates information contained in the 1996 Edition of NIST SP 903, Directory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs. It is one of a series of publications designed to provide information on national, regional, and international organizations that participate in standards-related activities. This directory includes 122 entries on organizations engaging in product certification activities."--P. iii.

Provides informaton on 338 national, regional and international organizations which participate in standards-related activities: standardization, certification, laboratory accreditation, or other standards-related activities. Describes their work in these areas, the scope of each organization, national affiliations of members, U.S. participants, restrictions on membership, as well as availability of any standards in English. A growing number of European organizations have become active in standards efforts.

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