American national standard institute (ANSI)

 

    The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private non-profit organization in the United States that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel.  In addition, the organization coordinates U.S. standards with international standards so that American products can be used globally.

    Standards developed by representatives of other standards organizations, government agencies, consumer groups, companies, and others are accredited by ANSI. These standards ensure that product characteristics and performance are consistent, that definitions and terms are used consistently, and that products are tested consistently. In addition, ANSI accredits organizations that perform product or personnel certification in accordance with international standards.