1. Overview of StandardsPortal
American National Standards Institute
Elise Owen

2. 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

3. 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

4. StandardsPortal main landing page:

5. StandardsPortal USA “Key Information” page:

6. StandardsPortal USA “Background” pages:

7. Search by Name, ICS Code, or Industry Sector
StandardsPortal USA “SDO Profile” page:
Search by Name, ICS Code, or Industry Sector

8. Example SDO Profile page:

9. StandardsPortal PRC “Key Information” page:

10. StandardsPortal PRC “Background” page:

11. StandardsPortal PRC “Background” page:

12. StandardsPortal PRC “Background” page:

13. StandardsPortal ROI “Key Information” page:

14. StandardsPortal ROI “Background” page:

15. StandardsPortal International Trade and Investment Toolbox main landing page:

16. StandardsPortal International Trade and Investment Toolbox example page:

17. 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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19. ANSI International Policy Department Contacts
For more information:
ANSI International Policy Department Contacts
Gary Kushnier, Vice President of International Policy /
Steven Cornish, Director – ISO Policy /
Charlie Zegers, Director – IEC Policy /
Steven Bipes, Director – Regional & Bilateral Programs /
Elise Owen, ANSI Representative for China & India Affairs /
Bridgette Dziedzic, Program Administrator – Regional & Bilateral Programs /
Amy Michel, Program Administrator – Regional & Bilateral Programs /
Leslie McDermott, Program Coordinator – Regional & Bilateral Programs /