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Table of Contents
Reports on the U.S. Standards System
- A Guide to Documentary Standards (NISTIR 6802)
- An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment
and Metrology (NISTIR 6978)
- The ABC's of Standards-Related Activities
in the United States (NBSIR 87-3576)
- Proceedings of the
NIST Centennial Standards Symposium - Standards in the Global
Economy: Past, Present, and Future (NIST SP974)
- Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States (NIST
SP 806: 1996 Edition)
- Toward a National Standards Strategy
- Conference Report (NISTIR 6290)
- Toward a National Standards Strategy
- Conference Summary Report (NISTIR 6259)
Reports on the U.S. Conformity Assessment System
- A Selective Review of Testing Laboratory Accreditation Movements
in the United States (NIST GCR 98-740)
- ABC's of the U.S. Conformity Assessment System (NISTIR 6014)
- An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment
and Metrology (NISTIR 6978)
- The ABC's of Standards-Related Activities in the United States
(NBSIR 87-3576)
- Directory of Federal Government Certification and Related Programs
(NIST SP 739: 1999 Edition)
- Directory of Federal Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation
Programs (NIST SP 808)
- Directory of Professional/Trade Organization Laboratory Accreditation/Designation
Programs (NIST SP 831: 1999 Edition)
- Directory of State and Local Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation
Programs (NIST SP 815: 2002 Edition)
- Directory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs
(NIST SP 903: 2001 Edition)
- Environmental Management Systems Voluntary Project Evaluation
Guidance (NISTIR 6120)
- Examination of Laboratory Accreditation Programs in the United
States and the Potential Role for a National Laboratory Accreditation
System (NIST GCR 97-714)
- Laboratory Accreditation Activities in the United States (NISTIR
4576)
- National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
Directory (NIST SP 810)
- NVCASE Program Handbook: Procedures for Obtaining NIST Recognition
as an Accreditor (NISTIR 6440: 2002 Edition)
- Proceedings of the NIST Workshop on Conformity Assessment for
a Changing Government (NIST SP 986)
- Proceedings of the Open Forum on Laboratory Accreditation at
the National Institute of Standards and Technology October 13,
1995 (NIST SP 902)
- Report on the Open Forum on Establishment of the National Council
for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) at the National Institute
of Standards and Technology January 7, 1997 (NISTIR 6008)
- Semi-Annual Listing: North American Quality System Registration
Organizations (NAQSRO) (NISTIR 6515)
- Technical Requirements for
Construction Materials Testing (NISTIR 7012)
- The U.S. Certification System from a Governmental
Perspective (NISTIR 6077)
Reports on the Implementation of the National
Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)
- Annual Report to the Office of Management and Budget on the
Implementation of OMB Circular A-119 and P.L. 104-113 (NISTIR
6493)
- Guidelines for NIST Staff Participating in Voluntary Standards Developing Organizations' Activities (NISTIR 6778)
- The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act - Plan for Implementation (NISTIR 5967)
- Towards Strategic Management of Standards Activities at NIST (NISTIR 6292)
- Using Voluntary Standards in the Federal Government (NISTIR 6086)
Reports on International Standards and
Conformity Assessment Systems
- A Review of U.S. Participation in the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) (NISTIR 6492)
- Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting
Standards-Related Activities (NIST SP 767)
- ISO Environmental Management Standardization Efforts (NISTIR 5638-1)
- More Questions and Answers on the ISO 9000 Standard Series and Related Issues (NISTIR 5122)
- Questions and Answers on Quality,
the ISO 9000 Standard Series, Quality System Registration, and
Related Issues (NISTIR 4721)
Reports on Regional Standards and Conformity Assessment
Systems - European Union
- A Guide to the EU Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive
(NIST GCR 01-816)
- A Guide to the EU Directive Concerning Liability for Defective
Products (Product Liability Directive) (NIST GCR 01-824)
- A Guide to the EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility
(NIST GCR 01-813)
- A Guide to the EU Directive on General Product Safety, NIST
GCR 01-825
- A Guide to the EU Directive on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment, NIST GCR 01-826
- A Guide to the EU In vitro Diagnositc Medical Devices Directive
(NIST GCR 01-817)
- A Guide to the EU Low Voltage Directive (NIST GCR 01-812)
- A Guide to the EU Machinery Directive (NIST GCR 01-814)
- A Guide to the EU Medical Devices Directive (NIST GCR 01-815)
- A Guide to the EU Safety of Toys Directive (NIST GCR 01-823)
- A Guide to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment (NIST SP 951)
- Directory of European Regional Standards-Related Organizations NIST SP 795)
- Standards Setting in the European Union - Standards Organizations and Officials in EU Standards
Activities (NIST SP 891, 1997 Edition)
Reports on Regional Standards and Conformity
Assessment Systems - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
- An Overview of the Development of Technical Infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific Region: The Work
of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC)
and the Specialist Regional Bodies (SRBs) (NISTIR 6325)
Reports on Regional Standards and Conformity
Assessment Systems - The Americas
- Directory of Accredited North American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO)
(NISTIR 6515, 2002 Edition)
- Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Conformity Assessment Infrastructure (NIST SP 941)
Reports on Foreign National Standards and
Conformity Assessment Systems
- Profiles of National Standards-Related Activities (NIST SP 912)
- Standardization and Conformity Assessment in the Republic of Korea (NISTIR 6960)
- Survey on the Implementation of ISO/IEC Guide 25 by National Laboratory Accreditation Programs (NISTIR 5473)
REPORTS ON THE U.S. STANDARDS SYSTEM
[Note: A list of U.S. private sector standards developing
organizations is available at: http://www.nssn.org/acrodesc.html]
- A Guide to Documentary Standards (NISTIR 6802)
This Guide is intended to provide information on the U.S. standards
system, entities within that system, and different types of documentary
standards. It includes descriptions of performance and design
standards; voluntary consensus standards; defense standards; mandatory
standards; National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards; Federal
standards; de facto standards; industry standards; consortia standards;
and, international standards. In addition, the Guide includes
information on the implementation of the National Technology Transfer
and Advance Act (NTTAA) and on the link between standards and
conformity assessment.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-109032.
- An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment
and Metrology (NISTIR 6978)
The compendium-like CD includes informative chapters on NIST standards,
conformity assessment, regulations, metrology and global issues.
It also contains numerous links to the Web sites of other organization
and resources in the global community. The purpose of the CD is
to educate U.S. and foreign government and private sector agencies
about responsibilities for developing or using standards and conformity
assessment. This publication is available only on CD.
For additional information, contact the Standards in Trade Office,
Global Standards and Information Group, NIST, Standards Services
Division, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-2100, Telephone: (301)975-4023;
Fax:(301)975-4815.
- The ABC's of Standards-Related Activities
in the United States (NBSIR 87-3576)
This report is an introduction to voluntary standardization, product
certification and laboratory accreditation for readers not fully
familiar with these topics. It stresses some of the more important
aspects of these fields; furnishes the reader with both historical
and current information on these topics; describes the importance
and impact of the development and use of standards; and serves
as background for using available documents and services.
Order from NTIS by #PB 87-224309.
- Proceedings of the
NIST Centennial Standards Symposium - Standards in the Global
Economy: Past, Present, and Future (NIST SP974)
In honor of its 100th anniversary, the National Institute of Standards
and Technology sponsored the NIST Centennial Standards Symposium
on March 7, 2001. Representatives of the public and private sector
celebrated the role that NIST has played in standards in a variety
of industry sectors and partnership with numerous organizations.
This publication is a compilation of speeches and presentations
from multiple speakers on various standards-related topics.
Order from NIST by #PB 2002-101061.
- Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States (NIST
SP 806: 1996 Edition)
The directory identifies and describes activities of over 700
U.S. public and private sector organizations which develop, publish,
and revise standards; participate in this process; or identify
standards and make them available through information centers
or distribution channels. The revision covers activities related
to both mandatory and voluntary U.S. standards. It also contains
a subject index and related listings that cover acronyms and initials,
defunct bodies and organizations with name changes.
Order from NTIS by #PB 97-124135/AS.
- Toward a National Standards Strategy
- Conference Report (NISTIR 6290)
This more complete report of the September 23, 1998 Summit Proceedings
contains full texts, figures, and such background papers as were
provided by the speakers; they are presented in the order shown
on the agenda. Transcriptions of comments and questions from the
floor and the ensuing panelist responses are interspersed appropriately.
Information about the speakers appears in Appendix A; the list
of Conference attendees may be found in Appendix B; and a glossary
of acronyms is provided in Appendix C.
Order from NTIS by #PB 99-129629.
- Toward a National Standards Strategy
- Conference Summary Report (NISTIR 6259)
On September 23, 1998, the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) and the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) co-hosted a summit conference, “Toward a National Standards
Strategy to Meet Global Needs.” NIST Director Ray Kammer and ANSI
President Sergio Mazza co-chaired a program that featured keynote
addresses by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Robert Mallet and Dana
Mead, Chairman and CEO of Tenneco and World Standards Day Chairman;
a luncheon address by Evangelos Vardakas, Director, Directorate
B, Legislation and Standardization, Telematics Networks, Directorate
General (DG)-III: Industrial Affairs, European Commission; three
panels comprised of standards experts from industry and government;
and discussions of comments and questions raised by some of the
339 registered participants.
Order from NTIS by #PB 99-111239.
REPORTS ON THE U.S. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT
SYSTEM
[Note: additional information on Conformity Assessment
is available on the NIST website at: http://ts.nist.gov/cainfo]
- A Selective Review of Testing Laboratory Accreditation Movements
in the United States (NIST GCR 98-740)
In conjunction with a cooperative effort by the Laboratory Accreditation
Working Group (LAWG), consisting of public and private sector
entities that call for laboratories to be accredited, the affected
laboratories, and accreditation bodies, the author has conducted
a selective review of a number of previous attempts to systemize
laboratory accreditation activities in the United States. In conclusion,
a number of recommendations are made for the developing National
Cooperation on Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA), the proposed
formal structure to succeed the planning organization, LAWG.
Order from NTIS by #PB 99-175606
- ABC's of the U.S. Conformity Assessment
System (NISTIR 6014)
This report is designed to provide the reader with an introduction
to conformity assessment and information on how the various conformity
assessment activities are interlinked. It highlights some of the
field's more important aspects and serves as background for using
available documents and services.
Order from NTIS by #PB 97-197107
- An Overview of the U.S. Approach to Standards, Conformity Assessment
and Metrology (NISTIR 6978)
The compendium-like CD includes informative chapters on NIST standards,
conformity assessment, regulations, metrology and global issues.
It also contains numerous links to the Web sites of other organization
and resources in the global community. The purpose of the CD is
to educate U.S. and foreign government and private sector agencies
about responsibilities for developing or using standards and conformity
assessment. This publication is available only on CD.
For additional information, contact the Standards in Trade Office,
Global Standards and Information Group, NIST, Standards Services
Division, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-2100, Telephone: (301)975-4023;
Fax:(301)975-4815.
- The ABC's of Certification Activities
in the United States (NBSIR 88-3821)
This report, a sequel to The ABC'S of Standards-Related
Activities in the United States (NBSIR 87-3576), provides
an introduction to certification for readers not entirely familiar
with this topic. It highlights some of the more important aspects
of this field, furnishes the reader with information necessary
to make informed purchases, and serves as background for using
available documents and services.
Order from NTIS by #PB 88-239793.
- Directory of Federal Government Certification
and Related Programs (NIST SP 739: 1999 Edition)
This fourth edition describes federal government procurement and
regulatory programs which may affect product and services in the
marketplace. Entries describe the scope and nature of each program,
contact points, testing and inspection practices, standards used,
methods of identification and enforcement, reciprocal recognition
or acceptance of certification and other relevant details. The
entries also describe assessment procedures used by federal agencies
to provide assurance that the products and services regulated
or procured by federal agencies have the required characteristics
and/or perform in a specific manner. The methods used by federal
agencies to assure conformance can be very different than those
traditionally employed by the private sector and by third party
certifiers.
Order from NTIS by #PB 99-154825.
- Directory of Federal Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation
Programs (NIST SP 808)
This directory provides updated information on 31 federal government
laboratory accreditation and similar type programs conducted by
the federal government. These programs, which include some type
of assessment regarding laboratory capability, designate sets
of laboratories or other entities to conduct testing to assist
federal agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. The directory
also lists 13 other federal agency programs of possible interest,
including programs involving very limited laboratory assessment
and programs still under development.
Order from NTIS by #PB 91-167379.
- Directory of Professional/Trade Organization Laboratory Accreditation/Designation
Programs (NIST SP 831: 1999 Edition)
This update is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar
types of programs conducted by professional and trade organizations.
These programs accredit or designate laboratories or other entities
to assist private sector professional societies, trade associations,
related certification bodies, their membership, as well as government
agencies, in carrying out their responsibilities. This accreditation
or designation is based on an assessment of the capability of
the laboratory to conduct the testing. However, the nature of
the assessment varies considerably by organization and program.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-100398.
- Directory of State and Local
Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs (NIST
SP 815: 2002 Edition)
This directory provides updated information on 21 state and 11
local government laboratory accreditation and similar type programs.
These programs, which include some type of assessment regarding
laboratory capability, designate private sector laboratories or
other entities to conduct testing to assist state and local government
agencies in carrying out their responsibilities. Entries describe
the scope and nature of each program, laboratory assessment criteria
and procedures used in the program, products and fields of testing
covered, program authority, and other relevant details.
- Directory of U.S. Private Sector Product Certification Programs
(NIST SP 903: 2001 Edition)
This revision presents information on 122 private sector groups
in the United States that engage in product certification activities.
Entries describe the type and purpose of each organization, the
nature of the activity, a pictorial representation of the organization?s
mark (if available), products certified, standards used, certification
requirements, any accreditation or recognition by a U.S. or foreign
private sector or government agency, availability of services,
methods of cost determination, and other relevant details.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-102896.
- Environmental Management Systems Voluntary Project Evaluation
Guidance (NISTIR 6120)
The intent of this document is to provide a framework for the
collection of information of value to regulatory agencies and
others interested in determining the impact in several key areas
of environmental management systems based on ISO 14001.
Order from NTIS by #PB 98-128890.
- Examination of Laboratory Accreditation Programs in the United
States and the Potential Role for a National Laboratory Accreditation
System (NIST GCR 97-714)
This report presents an initial study of existing U.S. laboratory
accreditation programs, with a focus on government programs, particularly
at the Federal level. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase
I established categories of existing laboratory accreditation
programs in the Federal government, at the state and local level,
and in the private sector. Phase II compared technical standards
used by five Federal government laboratory accreditation programs
with general standards for laboratory accreditation established
by ISO.
Order from NTIS by #PB 97-167365.
- Laboratory Accreditation Activities in
the United States (NISTIR 4576)
This report, a companion to The ABC'S
of Standards-Related Activities in the United States (NBSIR 87-3576)
and The ABC'S of Certification Activities
in the United States (NBSIR 88-3821), is designed to provide
information on laboratory accreditation to readers who are new
to this field. It discusses some of the more significant facets
of this topic, provides information necessary to make informed
decisions on the selection and use of laboratories, and serves
as background for using other available documents and services.
Order from NTIS by #PB 91-194495.
- National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP)
Directory (NIST SP 810)
This annual directory lists laboratories that have been found
to be competent to perform certain tests or calibrations as specified.
These laboratories are allowed to use the NVLAP logo on their
test or calibration certificates or reports, which implies that
the processes used to achieve the tests or calibrations have been
evaluated by NVLAP as being technically adequate when performed
under the conditions specified in the laboratories' quality manuals
and associated documentation. Copies are available from NVLAP
at (301) 975-4016; fax: (301) 926-2884 or e-mail - nvlap@nist.gov.
A listing of accredited laboratories, updated quarterly, is available
on the NVLAP website at http://www.ts.nist.gov/nvlap.
- NVCASE Program Handbook: Procedures
for Obtaining NIST Recognition as an Accreditor (NISTIR 6440:
2002 Edition)
This document provides detailed information regarding the National
Voluntary Conformity Assessment Systems Evaluation Program (NVCASE)
evaluation requirements leading to an organization obtaining NIST
recognition as an authorized accreditation body under provisions
of certain other agency programs or specified Mutual Recognition
Agreements with other countries or geographic areas. NVCASE covers
three basic types of accreditors: 1) laboratory; 2) product certifier;
and 3) quality system registrar.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-101337.
- Proceedings of the NIST Workshop on Conformity Assessment for
a Changing Government (NIST SP 986)
This NIST sponsored workshop was held to discuss the role and
use of conformity assessment by government agencies. Standards
executives, managers and staff members of regulatory agencies,
and procurement personnel reviewed various options for eliminating
unnecessary duplication of effort and improving operational efficiency
of government conformity assessment programs. The workshop was
conducted as part of NIST's efforts to implement it's responsibilites
under the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)
of 1995.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2002-105738
- Proceedings of the Open Forum on Laboratory Accreditation at
the National Institute of Standards and Technology October 13,
1995 (NIST SP 902)
The American National Standards Institute and ACIL requested that
NIST work with them in an informal Laboratory Accreditation working
group (LAWG) to evaluate the current situation in laboratory accreditation
in the United States. This group sponsored a forum to hear reports
from various sectors and to arrive at some consensus on the need
to improve the current situation and infrastructure for laboratory
accreditation in the United States.
Order from NTIS by #PB 96-210141.
- Report on the Open Forum on Establishment of the National Council
for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA) at the National Institute
of Standards and Technology January 7, 1997 (NISTIR 6008)
The forum was jointly sponsored by NIST, ACIL (formerly the American
Council of Independent Laboratories), and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI). It was attended by more than 300 representatives
from private industry and the government. The purpose of the Forum
was to discuss a proposal to establish the National Council for
Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA), which would be a cooperative
partnership between the public and private sectors designed to
provide a national infrastructure for laboratory accreditation
in the United States.
Order from NTIS by #PB 97-158133.
- Semi-Annual Listing: North
American Quality System Registration Organizations (NAQSRO) (NISTIR
6515)
This semi-annual listing provides information on organizations
that have informed NIST about their quality system registration
according to the ASQ Q-9000 series, QS-9000, ISO 14000 (EMS) or
equivalent criteria for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Technical Requirements for
Construction Materials Testing (NISTIR 7012)
This document describes accreditation requirements for laboratories
operating in the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) field. It
was prepared by the Construction Materials Testing Subcommittee
of the NACLA (National Association for Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation) Technical Requirements Committee and reflects requirements
established by the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Aviation
Administration, United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the
Bureau of Reclamation to meet their needs for competent construction
materials testing services. The document is based on internationally
accepted criteria for the operation of accreditation bodies and
accreditation of laboratories (ISO/IEC Guide 58, Calibration and
Testing Laboratory Accreditation Systems - General Requirements
for Operation and Recognition and ISO/IEC 17025 General Requirements
for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and
ASTM guidance documents. However, the document contains additional
requirements to both ISO/IEC Guide 58 and ISO/IEC 17025 specific
to the CMT field.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2003-106546.
- The U.S. Certification System from a Governmental
Perspective (NISTIR 6077)
This report is designed to provide the reader with an introduction
to the U.S. certification system from a governmental perspective.
It highlights some of the relationships that exist between federal
and state agencies and the private sector and discusses some of
the history and philosophy behind the U.S. system.
Order from NTIS by #PB 98-104086.
REPORTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND ADVANCEMENT ACT (NTTAA)
[Note: Additional information on the NTTAA is available
at: http://standards.gov/ and
at: http://ts.nist.gov/nttaa]
- Annual Report to the Office of Management and Budget on the
Implementation of OMB Circular A-119 and P.L. 104-113 (NISTIR
6493)
Thist report describes the progress that Federal agencies have
made in the use of volunntary consensus standards and participation
in standardization activities. It also highlights some examples
of agency's interactions with private-sector voluntary consensus
standards bodies, agency's use of government unique standards,
and the activities of the Interagency Committee on Standards Policy.
It discusses the National Institue of Standards and Technology's
efforts in coordinating Federal agencies standards-related activities
including interactions with key private sector organizations.
Copies of past reports are available on-line in the NTTAA
Library
Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-104062
- Guidelines for NIST Staff Participating
in Voluntary Standards Developing Organizations' Activities (NISTIR
6778)
These Guidelines were prepared by the NIST, Standards Services
Division (SSD) that coordinates the formulation and implementation
of the voluntary standards and conformity assessment policies
of the Federal Government. A revision of the October l989 Guidelines,
this document provides guidance and background for NIST staff
considering or beginning participation in voluntary standards
activities and NIST managers who support these activities.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2002-106711.
- The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act - Plan
for Implementation (NISTIR 5967)
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (P.L. 104-113)
gives NIST responsibility to coordinate standards and conformity
assessment activities with other Federal agencies, state and local
governments, and with the private sector. Congress required NIST
to submit a plan for implementing the coordination activities.
Specific activities in strategic standards management, responsiveness
to international trade concerns, greater use of voluntary standards,
and conformity assessment procedures are described. Responsibilities
of governments, standards developers, and private sector interests
are outlined, as are a number of specific tasks.
Order from NTIS by #PB 97-153001.
- Towards Strategic Management of
Standards Activities at NIST (NISTIR 6292)
This paper describes strategic standards management, its use by
U.S. companies, and the potential use of this important methodology
by DoC/NIST and other government agencies. It also describes the
role of NIST’s Standards Advisory Committee (SAC) in defining
a plan that each NIST Operating Unit (OU) can tailer to manage
its own standards activities, and other agencies can similarly
adopt. A checklist is provided for use by NIST OUs as they set
priorities and implement activities in support of the standards-related
work associated with their missions. This checklist can also be
adapted for use by other Federal agencies.
Order from NTIS by #PB 99-127896.
- Using Voluntary Standards in the Federal Government (NISTIR
6086)
This report is a compilation of presentations given at a NIST-sponsored
conference held on September 8, 1997 to foster better understanding
among Federal agenices of the private sector standardization process.
The conference took place as part of a major effort by NIST to
implement the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act
which gives NIST responsibility to coordinate standards and conformity
assessment activities with other Federal agenices, state and local
governments, and with the private sector.
Order from NTIS by #PB 98-110281.
REPORTS ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS
-
A Review of U.S. Participation in the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) (NISTIR 6492)
This report describes the role of international standards, their
importance in world trade, and the extent of U.S. participation
in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) over
the 32 year period from 1966 to 1998. To the extent possible,
a comparison of U.S. exports with U.S. participation in the
ISO and IEC is provided. Mention is also made of the World Trade
Organization’s Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-105984
- Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting
Standards-Related Activities (NIST SP 767)
This directory contains information on 338 international and regional
organizations which conduct standardization, certification, laboratory
accreditation, or other standards-related activities. It describes
their work in these areas, as well as the scope of each organization,
national affiliations of members, U.S. participants, restrictions
on membership, and the availability of any standards in English.
Order from NTIS by #PB 89-221147 or Global Engineering Documents
by Order #Cat. SP767.
- ISO Environmental Management Standardization
Efforts (NISTIR 5638-1)
This report describes the development of planned "environmental
management" standards by the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO). These standards address management systems and the environmental
aspects of products in the areas of life cycle assessment and
labeling. The report outlines the current status of the ISO standards
and also covers developments relating to third party certification
of environmental management systems. Updated information on this
topic is also available on the following website: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/iso14.htm
Order from NTIS by #PB 96-158662
- More Questions and Answers on the
ISO 9000 Standard Series and Related Issues (NISTIR 5122)
This report, a sequel to NISTIR 4721, provides additional information
on the ISO 9000 standards and related issues to readers unfamiliar
with some of the new developments in this area. It attempts to
answer additional questions on ISO 9000 standards related issues
which NIST has received since the publication of NISTIR 4721 and
identifies sources for further help in this area. Updated information
on this topic is also available on the following website: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/iso9000.htm
Order from NTIS by #PB 93-140689.
- Questions and Answers on Quality,
the ISO 9000 Standard Series, Quality System Registration, and
Related Issues (NISTIR 4721)
This report provides information on the development, content and
application of the ISO 9000 standards to readers who are unfamiliar
with these aspects of the standards. It attempts to answer some
of the most commonly asked questions on quality; quality systems;
the content, application and revision of the ISO 9000 standards;
quality system approval/registration; European Community requirements
for quality system approval/registration; and sources for additional
help. Updated information on this topic is also available on the
following website: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/210/gsig/iso9000.htm
Order from NTIS by #PB 93-152080/AS
REPORTS ON REGIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS - EUROPEAN UNION
- A Guide
to the EU Active Implantable Medical Devices Directive (NIST GCR
01-816)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Active Implantable Medical Device Directive [Directive 90/385/EEC].
Order from NTIS by # PB 2001-106309.
- A
Guide to the EU Directive Concerning Liability for Defective Products
(Product Liability Directive) (NIST GCR 01-824)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Directive Concerning Liability for Defective Products [Directive
85/374/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-109029
- A
Guide to the EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (NIST
GCR 01-813)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive [Directive
89/336/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-105513.
- A
Guide to the EU Directive on General Product Safety, NIST GCR
01-825
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Directive on General Product Safety [92/59/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2002-100126
- A Guide
to the EU Directive on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment, NIST GCR 01-826
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Directive on Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment (1999/5/EC).
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- A Guide
to the EU In vitro Diagnositc Medical Devices Directive (NIST
GCR 01-817)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) In vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Directive [Directive 98/79/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-106308.
- A Guide to
the EU Low Voltage Directive (NIST GCR 01-812)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Low Voltage Directive (LVD) [Directive 73/23/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-107673
- A
Guide to the EU Machinery Directive (NIST GCR 01-814)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Machinery Directive [Directive 98/37/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-105514.
- A Guide
to the EU Medical Devices Directive (NIST GCR 01-815)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Medical Devices [Directive 93/42/EEC].
Order from NTIS by #PB 2001-106759
- A
Guide to the EU Safety of Toys Directive (NIST GCR 01-823)
This report is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the requirements of the European Union's
(EU) Safety of Toys Directive [88/378/EEC]. It is designed to
help business and government officials understand the purpose
of the directive, its relationship to other directives, the essential
requirements contained in the directive, and the basic steps necessary
for compliance. The guide offers explanations of such requirements
as: the products covered by the directive; particular risks associated
with toys and specific guidelines for those risks; toy hygiene;
radioactivity toys; warnings and indications of precautions; and
the use of standards. The guide contains the text of the directive
and a list of applicable standards. In addition, the guide references
appropriate sections of NIST Special Publication 951: A Guide
to EU Standards and Conformity Assessment for further information
on some of the generic conformity assessment concepts and requirements
of the EU's New Approach.
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- A Guide to EU Standards
and Conformity Assessment (NIST SP 951)
This guide is an easy-to-use introductory reference for industry
and government officials on the general principles and concepts
behind the European Union's (EU) "New Approach" laws
and directives. It is designed to help business and government
officials understand the new laws, the EU's standardization process,
and the relationship between the European Commission and the European
standardization bodies in the European Union.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2000-105983.
- Directory of European Regional Standards-Related Organizations
NIST SP 795)
This directory identifies more than 150 European regional organizations
- both governmental and private - that engage in standards development,
certification, laboratory accreditation and other standards-related
activities, such as quality assurance. Entries describe the type
and purpose of each organization; acronyms; national affiliations
of members; the nature of the standards-related activity; and
other related information.
Order from NTIS by #PB 91-107599 or Global Engineering Documents
by Order #Cat. 0258-3.
- Standards Setting in the European
Union - Standards Organizations and Officials in EU Standards
Activities (NIST SP 891, 1997 Edition)
The guide is designed to help U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and
other interested persons in locating contact points for important
information on the development of standards and conformity assessment
issues. The report includes a history of the role of standards
in the European Union (EU) and the latest information on the EU's
harmonization directives for implementing the "New Approach" and
the "Global Approach" for harmonizing technical regulations and
standards to reduce barriers to trade.
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REPORTS ON REGIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS - ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC)
REPORTS ON REGIONAL STANDARDS AND CONFORMITY
ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS - THE AMERICAS
REPORTS ON FOREIGN NATIONAL STANDARDS AND
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS
- Profiles of National Standards-Related Activities (NIST SP 912)
This directory describes the metrology, standardization, testing
and quality (MSTQ) activities of more than 70 countries. Each
entry includes basic data on the country’s economy and trade;
agencies and institutions responsible for metrology and calibration,
standards development, testing, product certification, quality
and environmental system registration and accreditation; and key
contacts and information sources. Entries are formatted to facilitate
access to specific information. An introductory section provides
general information on development of the directory and an overview
of world-wise MSTQ activities.
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- Standardization and Conformity
Assessment in the Republic of Korea (NISTIR 6960)
This report describes the national standardization and conformity
assessment system in the Republic of Korea. It also contains some
comparisons between the Korean system and the U.S. system. Emphasis
in this report is on activities that are carried out by the Korean
Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) within the Ministry
of Commerce, Industry and Energy. KATS serves as Korea's national
standardization body. KATS also operates accreditation schemes
for product certification bodies, calibration and testing laboratories,
and inspection bodies.
Order from NTIS by #PB 2003-102297
- Survey on the Implementation of ISO/IEC Guide 25 by National
Laboratory Accreditation Programs (NISTIR 5473)
ISO/IEC Guide 25, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration
and Testing Laboratories, has been used by many laboratory accreditation
programs worldwide to establish accreditation requirements designed
to promote confidence in the calibrations and testing results
of laboratories. National delegations to the International Laboratory
Accreditation Conference (ILAC) were surveyed to collect information
on the implementation and supplementation of the requirements
of ISO/IEC Guide 25 within the context of their countries' laboratory
accreditation programs. This report summarizes the results of
that survey and includes a bibliographic list of publications
concerned with ISO/IEC Guide 25 implementation complied from the
information by the national delegations.
Order from NIST by #PB 94-210150.
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