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Standards and Rating

Standards and Rating

ANSI:

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a non-profit organization that coordinates and administers voluntary standards for the United States. ANSI standards cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • Terminology and symbols: ANSI standards define terms and symbols used in various industries.
  • Test methods: ANSI standards outline how to test products, systems, and services.
  • Safety and performance requirements: ANSI standards establish safety and performance requirements for products, systems, services, and personnel.
  • Quality and construction: ANSI standards regulate the quality and construction of products and goods.
  • Computing standards: ANSI standards include the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) and the Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI).

ANSI standards apply to many different types of products and industries, including consumer products, industrial products, and commercial products. ANSI standards can help to improve product safety, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.

ANSI is not a standards developer, but rather a coordinator that works with stakeholders from industry and government to develop standards. ANSI accredits organizations that develop standards, and approves documentation and procedures. ANSI also works with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to ensure compliance between systems.


CE:

CE ratings and standards are a regulatory system that ensures products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA) meet safety, health, and environmental requirements. The "CE" stands for "Conformité Européenne", which is French for "European Conformity".

Here's some more information about CE ratings and standards:
  • CE marking: Products that meet CE standards are allowed to be sold in the EEA and are marked with a CE to indicate compliance.
  • CE ratings for motorcycle gear
    CE ratings for motorcycle gear are based on the level of protection from abrasion and impact. Class AA offers the highest level of protection, while Class A is the lowest.
  • CE ratings for gloves
    CE ratings for gloves are based on the Coupe Test, which measures how many times a sharp blade can cycle over the glove before breaking the material. Ratings range from 1 to 3, with 3 being the highest.
  • Obtaining CE marking
    There are several ways a manufacturer can obtain CE marking for a product, including: Assessing the product themselves, Assessing the product themselves and having a third party perform factory production control audits, and Having a third party assess the product, with the third party also performing factory production control audits.

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