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American National Standards Institute

A Strong Voice For The Standards Community

American National Standards Institute
899 L Street, NW, 11th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia, 20036
United States
1 (202) 293-8020
1 (202) 293-9287

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system. Founded in 1918, the Institute works in close collaboration with stakeholders from industry and government to identify and develop standards and conformance-based solutions to national and global priorities.

ANSI is not itself a standards developing organization. Rather, the Institute provides a framework for fair standards development and quality conformity assessment systems and continually works to safeguard their integrity. And as a neutral venue for coordination of standards-based solutions, the Institute brings together private and public-sector experts and stakeholders to initiate collaborative standardization activities that respond to national priorities.

Together, standards and technical regulations impact up to 93% of global trade. Globally-relevant standards and the conformance measures that assure their effective use help to increase efficiency, open markets, boost consumer confidence, and reduce costs. And ANSI is the U.S. leader in fostering that potential for the benefit of businesses across every industry and consumers around the world.

ANSI serves as a strong voice on behalf of the U.S. voluntary standards community, protecting and strengthening its impact domestically and internationally. Through its membership, partnerships, and diverse programs and activities, ANSI represents the interests of more than 270,000 companies and organizations and 30 million professionals worldwide.

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ASSP Safety 2026: Clarion Safety Systems showing full-service risk assessment

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Pyramex Ridgeline Type II Safety Helmet

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USA Lab NSF Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet With Detachable Stand

USA Lab’s NSF-Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet combines inward airflow with HEPA-filtered laminar downflow for comprehensive protection & meets ANSI 49 standards.

HEMCO Emergency Decontamination Booth

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