Mission:
The mission of ANSI is to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting, facilitating, and safeguarding the integrity of the voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.
Membership:
ANSI has more than 270 organizational members, representing a wide range of industries and sectors, including government agencies, academia, standards-developing organizations, and consumer groups.
Standards:
ANSI develops and accredits standards that are used by businesses, governments, and consumers around the world. These standards cover a wide range of areas, including safety, health, the environment, quality management, and information technology.
ANSI standards are voluntary, which means that they are not required by law. However, they are widely adopted by businesses and organizations because they provide a way to ensure that products and services meet certain quality and safety standards.
Accreditation:
ANSI also accredits certification bodies and laboratories that test products and services to ensure that they meet ANSI standards. This accreditation process helps to ensure that the products and services that consumers purchase are safe and of high quality.