ASTM International Adds Certification Capabilities
Introduction to ASTM Product Certification Program
The ASTM Product Certification Program is a voluntary program sponsored by ASTM International.
A product certified through the Program is tested, at the direction of ASTM, by a third-party laboratory to determine the products ability to conform to one or more standards.
Any corporate entity, domestic or international, that is a manufacturer, distributor, or private brand marketer of a product that falls within the scope of an ASTM certification program is eligible to have its product(s) apply for ASTM certification.
Benefits of ASTM Product Certification
The ASTM Product Certification Program is beneficial to manufacturers, the industry as a whole, and its consumers.
Provides consumers with a reliable apples-to-apples comparison of products that they are considering purchasing;
Increases consumer confidence through independent testing that verifies that the product will perform as the manufacturer claims;
Provides a level playing field for manufacturers as competing products are tested and rated to the same standard;
Addresses regulatory pressure;
May help reduce liability;
Includes listing in the ASTM Directory of Certified Products
Initiation of a Program
Request for a program can come from ASTM technical committees or directly from industry usually manufacturers, purchasers, or government.
ASTM, with input from the appropriate ASTM technical committee and key stakeholders, will determine whether there is sufficient interest from industry to initiate a new program.
ASTM is pleased to offer this enhanced service and welcomes your comments and questions.
Please feel free to contact Kenneth Pearson, Senior Vice President, who is heading up the program: kpearson@astm.org or telephone 610 832 9672.
ASTM International
ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy.
Committee D13
ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles was formed in 1914. D13 meets twice a year, in January and June, with approximately 100 members attending three days of technical meetings. The Committee has 535 members and currently has jurisdiction of 339 standards, published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volumes 7.01 and 7.02.
About Me
- Jayakumar ( JK)
- Madras, India
- A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.
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