Definition - What does American National Standards Institute mean?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a United States based non-profit, private organization that works with a variety of industries to oversee standards in product safety, services, manufacturing processes, tracking systems, and other areas. The purpose is to allow for certification of quality and safety by a neutral party while also allowing consumers at any step of the product chain to easily compare companies.
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It is important to note that ANSI does not actually develop the standards they monitor and certify. Instead, member entities submit standards that ANSI may accept or reject. ANSI is part of a larger global standards group, the International Standards Organization (ISO), and helps to keep U.S. based companies relevant in the global marketplace.
This organization was developed to ensure that all products and services adhere to a set standard of guidelines regarding health and safety. It is the mission of ANSI, to improve the global competitiveness of U.S. business, as well as to enhance the quality of life for all consumers worldwide. This is achieved by promoting voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems. By doing this, ANSI protects the integrity of all products and services provided to consumers by all companies involved.
