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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
The ANSI Federation has maintained as its primary goal the enhancement of
global competitiveness of U.S. business and the American quality of life
by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity
assessment systems and promoting their integrity.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The mission of the ASME is to promote and enhance the technical
competency and professional well-being of its members, and through quality
programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners
to contribute to the well-being of humankind.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for producers,
users, ultimate consumers, and those having a general interest (representatives
of government and academia) to meet on common ground and write standards
for materials, products, systems and services.
DEMKO A/S
DEMKO A/S evaluates products for safety and authorizes manufacturers to
use the DEMKO-Mark, recognized as Denmark's national safety mark and known
and respected throughout Europe and around the world. DEMKO A/S was UL's
first wholly owned European affiliate.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
Promoting the development and application of electrotechnology and allied
sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession,
and the well-being of our members.
Honeywell makes a 'SMART' choice
In November 1996, UL was named the exclusive third-party certifier in North America of Smart Distributed System-compatible products, a device-level communication network developed by Honeywell's Micro Switch Division, based in Freeport, Ill. Read more about the program and link to Honeywell's site.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and
related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international
exchange of goods and services and to developing cooperation in the spheres
of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
NEMA advocates the position of its membership to government regulatory agencies
and legislative bodies.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The mission of the NFPA is to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of
life by advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research,
and education for fire and related safety issues.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The NIST works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements
and standards.
National Safety Council (NSC)
The mission of the NSC is to educate and influence society to adopt safety,
health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent
and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable
causes.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The mission of the OSHA is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the
health of America's workers.
Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
The SCC is a federal Crown corporation whose mandate is to foster and promote
voluntary standardization for the benefit of industry, consumers and the
economy.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada is a Canadian safety, certification,
testing, quality registration, and standards development organization dedicated
entirely to the protection of life and property. ULC is a not-for-profit
organization headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, and is an affiliate
of UL.
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