How is ANSI involved in assessing the conformity of products to standards?
The Institute does not itself conduct tests or technical evaluations of products, systems or services, rather, ANSI provides accreditation services. ANSI accreditation recognizes the competence of bodies to carry out product or personnel certification in accordance with requirements defined in International Standards. ANSI administers more than 30 distinct product accreditation program scopes ranging from appliances and bottled water to plumbing products and fresh produce.