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 Q. What is the role of ICPHSO and why is it needed? What impact does ICPHSO have internationally? A. The International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization, or ICPHSO (pronounced ick-fa-so), is a global nonprofit volunteer organization,… more
Industry sectors:
Consumer Products

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Q. You’ve been in an exoskeleton. What was that like? And what did you learn from your company’s exoskeleton debut at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year? A. I started with Sarcos at the very beginning of August 2019. I had my first… more
Industry sectors:
Construction, Safety

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Q. What impact is climate change having on Canada’s north? A. In 2011, I visited Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. We could already discuss then with community leaders the extreme challenges that Northern Canada and northern communities were facing… more
Industry sectors:
Safety, Environment

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There is an old country song, “I Forgot More than You’ll Ever Know,” that has been remade numerous times. When talking about the standards business with John Pace, ASTM International’s senior vice president, it’s easy to hear that classic tune… more
Industry sectors:
Quality

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Q. What do you see as the role of international standards in trade? A. For me, standards exist in an economy to assure generally recognized levels of safety and interoperability in both products and processes, making it easier for buyers of goods… more
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Alan Veith quit what he called his “day job” 28 years ago. But he has never stopped working for ASTM International. In fact, his tenure could very well be a record, though current membership records do not stretch back far enough to confirm. After… more
Industry sectors:
Quality

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Q. Why was the IO Partnership organized? A. The International Organisations (IO) Partnership was set up to offer a voluntary platform that fosters collective action among IOs and their constituents in support of greater quality, effectiveness, and… more
Industry sectors:
Quality

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An Interview with Teresa Cendrowska, Vice President of Global Cooperation at ASTM International   Q. How does the ASTM International Memorandum of Understanding program support United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #9 on Industry, Innovation,… more
Industry sectors:
Construction, Safety

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Q. How did you get involved with research and work related to oil spill response? Why is this work important to you? A. I began working on oil spills in 1974, and through the years I’ve worked on various aspects of them, including the science,… more
Industry sectors:
Environment

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Are there particular areas or industries where you have seen the positive impact of the work of ICONTEC? During its more than 56 years, ICONTEC has been able to positively impact different sectors. A priority in its mission as a national standards… more
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