Standards

Association of Accredited Certification Bodies for Sustainability

An international organization that coordinates standards and practices among certification agencies that verify corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance and sustainable business practices.

American Association of Professional Standards in Counseling

A U.S. group setting standards for counseling professionals. It ensures ethical and effective practice in mental health services.

Accreditation Board

A body responsible for accrediting educational or professional programs in various fields. It ensures quality and standards are met across institutions.

American Board of Funeral Service Education

The national accrediting agency for funeral service and mortuary science education programs in the United States, establishing curriculum standards and ensuring program quality.

Advisory Committee on Environmental Assessment Protocols

A panel of environmental scientists, policy experts, and industry representatives that develops standardized methodologies for assessing environmental impacts of development projects.

American Dental Association Commission

A U.S. commission under the ADA overseeing dental standards. It ensures quality in dental education and practice.

American Dental Association Technical Standards

A U.S. body setting technical standards for dentistry. It ensures consistency and safety in dental practices.

Association of Digital Media Standards Boards

A consortium of organizations responsible for developing technical specifications, content guidelines, and interoperability standards for digital media across various platforms and devices.

ANSI National Accreditation Board

A non-governmental organization that provides accreditation services to public and private sector organizations serving the testing inspection and certification communities. ANAB assesses the competence of organizations determining if they meet specific standards providing third-party validation that enhances confidence in their activities results and services.

American National Standards Institute

A private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products services processes systems and personnel in the United States. ANSI facilitates the development of standards by accrediting procedures used by standard setting organizations ensuring quality safety and efficiency across industries.

American Safety Association

A U.S. organization promoting safety standards across industries. It supports education in safety practices.

Advanced Security Metadata Standard

A technical framework for classifying and managing security-related attributes of data elements, ensuring appropriate protection levels and access controls based on sensitivity and regulatory requirements.

American Safety Society of Safety Studies

A U.S. society for safety educators. It promotes broad teaching in safety practices.

American Society for Testing and Materials

A global organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials products systems and services. ASTM standards enhance product quality improve safety facilitate market access and advance public health across numerous industries worldwide.

Building Energy Efficiency Testing and Standards

A comprehensive system for evaluating and certifying the energy performance of buildings through standardized assessments, measurement protocols, and performance benchmarks.

Bureau of International Standards Development

A governmental or intergovernmental agency responsible for coordinating the development of technical standards that facilitate international trade, technological compatibility, and product safety.

Business Standards Association of Counseling Studies

A U.S. association for standards counseling educators. It advances training in mental health standards.

Business Standards Association of Forensic Studies

A U.S. association for standards forensic educators. It supports training in legal analysis standards.

Business Standards Association of Health Studies

A U.S. association for standards health educators. It promotes training in health strategy standards.

Business Standards Association of Management Studies

A U.S. association for standards management educators. It supports training in leadership standards.

Business Standards Association of Psychology Studies

A U.S. association for standards psychology educators. It advances training in behavior analysis standards.