Greater certainty in monitoring 3 therapeutic medications is facilitated by new CRMs Nov 19, 2009
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) states that, where possible, such standards should be CRMs. USP is the first global pharmacopeia to be ISO-certified as a producer of chemical CRMs. (EurekAlert!)
DOD awards $292M network-maintenance contract Nov 4, 2009
The program recently achieved International Organization for Standardization 20000 certification for the ITA Enterprise Transport Management program. About the Author. (FCW.com)
Lockheed locks in $292M DOD network-maintenance contract Nov 4, 2009
The program recently achieved International Organization for Standardization 20000 certification for the ITA Enterprise Transport Management program, providing the customer with the satisfaction and advantage of a third party verification that Lockheed Martin uses the best IT practices in the world to support their mission. Lockheed Martin, of Bethesda, Md. (FCW.com)
Ethiopia: Quality, Standards Bill in Pipeline Oct 15, 2009
"Based on our new bill, no one can secure working license without certification issued from our Authority. Every year on World Standards Day, Quality and Standard Authority of Ethiopia (QSAE) joins the international community in celebrating the importance of standards-related activities and hosted a one day workshop on Monday at Ghion Hotel. Relevant Links Since the marking of the Day began, it has had a spirit of collaboration embodied in World Standards Day and with the goal to raise awareness... (allAfrica.com)
Anixter to Host Webcast to Unveil New Infrastructure Assurance Program to the Security and Cabling Industries Oct 8, 2009
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Crime-scene specialists strive to maintain credibility, standards Sep 24, 2009
Many agencies prefer internal audits to the rigorous record-keeping and training necessary to receive the support of the International Organization for Standardization. The organization, a Switzerland-based network of standards institutes from 160 countries, requires that agencies document their crime-scene investigation process to ensure a high level of expertise in field forensics. (AZCentral -- News)
Alpine OKs new truck for AVFD Sep 18, 2009
If he orders now, Scudder told the council, the truck can be delivered within 60 to 90 days, a timeframe that s crucial in another issue his department is facing: The ISO, or International Organization for Standardization, is scheduled to pay the Alpine VFD a visit in a few months. That body sets international standards for business, government and society, and its ratings affect a number of things, including how high or low insurance rates will be for a municipality or county. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
ANSI Announces Recipients of the 2009 Leadership and Service Awards Sep 2, 2009
The Institute is the official U.S. representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and is a U.S. representative to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). ANSI currently has offices in New York City and Washington, DC. For more information about ANSI, see. (PR Newswire)
NIST releases guidelines for interoperable ID management credentials Aug 20, 2009
The multipart international standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission is ISO/IEC 24727, which allows any client application to communicate with any card application and enables authentication of cardholders and use of card services from many different identity cards and across many applications. Related Articles. (FCW.com)
Will Regional Climate Change Efforts Drive National Climate Change Aug 1, 2009
Regarding verification of emissions, the WCI intends to "root the program in international standards and best practices, to ensure high quality data, and to promote consistency across similar mandatory greenhouse gas reporting and cap-and-trade programs" and names two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards as applicable verification programs. 12. (Energy Pulse, CO)
NEW FUNDING, OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO AREA MANUFACTURERS Jul 22, 2009
ASTA also has a research component that offers grant-writing assistance and information about becoming certified through the International Organization for Standardization. Nisbett also noted that she had been working with Chuck Meyers, ASTA executive vice president, to try and determine how many Jefferson County industries and small businesses already have benefited from the Authority s services. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
New Standards Portal Content Provides Trade Resource for U.S. and Indian Markets Jul 14, 2009
" Mr. Bhatia was joined at the launch event by Mallikarjun Kharge, Indian minister of Labor and Employment; Yashwant Bhave, secretary of the Indian Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution; Venu Srinivasan, president of CII; and Chandrajit Banerjee, director general of CII, whose remarks underscored India's growing commitment to public-private partnerships and the international standardization community. The StandardsPortal is an online resource... (PR Newswire)
Wightman Engineering Services Achieves ISO 13485 Certification Jul 9, 2009
The ISO 13485:2003 is an internationally recognized Medical Device Quality Management System (QMS) standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). To be certified to the 13485:2003 standard, companies must implement a Medical Device QMS ensuring steps have been taken to identify, manage and minimize risks involved with the manufacturing and sales of medical devices. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Got Ear Plugs? You May Want To Sport Them On The Subway And Other Mass Transit, Researchers Say Jun 21, 2009
According to Dr. Gershon, of all mass transit, subways had the highest noise levels, with roughly half of the maximum levels exceeding 90 dBA. "At some of the highest noise levels we obtained (ex. 102.1 dBA on the subway platforms), as little as two minutes of exposure per day would be expected to cause hearing loss in some people with frequent ridership, based upon the International Organization for Standardization models for predicting hearing impairment from noise.". "Even though compared to... (Science Daily)
Most green products seen to make false claims Apr 16, 2009
They then tested the claims against best practice guidelines provided by the Canadian Competition Bureau, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission, and the standard for environmental labeling set by the International Organization for Standardization. "The good news is that the growing availability of green products shows that consumers are demanding more environmentally responsible choices and that marketers and manufacturers are listening", said... (Scientific American)
Report Provides Clarification for Green Product Certification/Label Programs Mar 26, 2009
"Other points of confusion are the type of certification, its value to the buyer or specifier and its overall effectiveness in providing public assurance. Standard setting bodies, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), offer definitions which provide differentiation between programs," said Mr. Worthan. To help resolve the confusion, this report provides working definitions for first, second and third-party standard/certification programs. (PR Newswire)
* INTERVIEW: Tongyong better suited to Taiwan: Yu Bor-chuan Feb 16, 2009
Nor did the MOE mention that Hanyu Pinyin has been adopted by the International Organization for Standardization [ISO] as the standard Romanization system for modern Chinese. The second version of the 1991 ISO 7098 [decision] said ISO 7098 referred to Modern Chinese or putonghua [q], the official language of the PRC.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Fast Facts: Israel Feb 10, 2009
Currency (code): new Israeli shekel (ILS); note - NIS is the currency abbreviation; ILS is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the NIS. Exchange rates: new Israeli shekels (ILS) per US dollar - 4. (CBS News -- World)
