American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary standards for a wide range of products and services in the United States. These standards ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, helping industries, manufacturers, and consumers by providing guidelines that promote fair competition and innovation. ANSI collaborates with various stakeholders, including businesses, government agencies, and consumers, to create and adopt standards that often influence regulations and practices domestically and internationally. Essentially, ANSI plays a key role in ensuring that products and services meet specific criteria for performance and safety.