Overview of StandardsPortal American National Standards Institute Elise Owen
Why StandardsPortal? Problem: No central resource to help companies find the standards, conformity assessment and technical regulations needed to enter and compete in target markets. Solution: StandardsPortal answers key questions exporters face when attempting to enter their target markets
Features on StandardsPortal StandardsPortal features current include: Multi-lingual information on standards and conformance in the U.S., the PRC, and India Resources for companies trying to do business in the internationally: International Trade and Investment Toolbox Profile Pages of U.S.-based SDOs and Trade Associations Speakers’ Package and White Paper Library
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Search by Name, ICS Code, or Industry Sector StandardsPortal USA “SDO Profile” page: Search by Name, ICS Code, or Industry Sector
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Upcoming additions to StandardsPortal – 2009 and beyond ANSI will revise StandardsPortal in Spring 2009 to include more new information and features: Information on conformity assessment in China “Directories” of U.S. conformity assessment bodies, U.S. government agencies Database of frequently asked questions ANSI will continue to expand StandardsPortal in 2009 and beyond to include information on the standardization systems of other priority markets around the world (e.g. Korea, Brazil, etc.)
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ANSI International Policy Department Contacts For more information: ANSI International Policy Department Contacts Gary Kushnier, Vice President of International Policy 202-331-3604 / gkushnie@ansi.org Steven Cornish, Director – ISO Policy 212-642-4969 / scornish@ansi.org Charlie Zegers, Director – IEC Policy 212-642-4965 / czegers@ansi.org Steven Bipes, Director – Regional & Bilateral Programs 202-331-3607 / sbipes@ansi.org Elise Owen, ANSI Representative for China & India Affairs 202-331-3624 / eowen@ansi.org Bridgette Dziedzic, Program Administrator – Regional & Bilateral Programs 202-331-3622 / bdziedzic@ansi.org Amy Michel, Program Administrator – Regional & Bilateral Programs 202-331-3625 / amichel@ansi.org Leslie McDermott, Program Coordinator – Regional & Bilateral Programs 202-331-3626 / lmcdermott@ansi.org