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NIST Special Publicatiot

Directory of

U.S. Private Sector Product

Certification Programs

Charles W. Hyer, Editor

NIST Special Publication 903

Directory of

U.S. Private Sector Product

Certification Programs

Charles W. Hyer, Editor

Office of Standards Services

Technology Services

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001

(Supersedes NIST Spec. Publ. 774)

July 1996

U.S. Department of Commerce

Michael Kantor, Secretary

Technology Administration

Mary L. Good, Under Secretary for Technology

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Arati Prabhakar, Director
Library of Congress U.S. Government Printing Office

Catalog Card Number: 89-600785 Washington: 1996

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Special Publication 903

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FOREWORD

This document updates information contained in NIST SP 774,

Private Sector Product Certification Programs in the United

States . It is one of a series of publications designed to

provide information on national, regional, and international

organizations which participate in standards-related activities.

This directory includes 178 entries on organizations engaging in

product certification activities. Entries describe: the type and

purpose of each organization, the nature of the activity,

products certified, standards used, certification requirements,

any accreditation or recognition by a U.S. or foreign government

agency or by the private sector, availability of services,

methods of cost determination, and other relevant details. Where

available, a representation of the organization's mark is

included with each entry, as well as a pictorial index of all

such marks

.

The information contained in this directory is based primarily on

information provided by each organization, and therefore reflects

the organization's view of its own activities. Users of these

certification services are encouraged to review and compare the

offered services and to select the program most appropriate to

their needs

.

This volume supports an effort by the National Institute of

Standards and Technology to provide information related to

private sector activities in the area of certification. It is

designed to serve the needs of federal agencies and standards

writers for information on U.S. private sector certification

programs. Manufacturers, engineers, specifiers, purchasing

agents, and others may also find this directory of value.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank Paul Gerardi, Computer Consultant of

Danbury, Connecticut, and the people at Quality Word Processing

Services in Brookfield, Connecticut, for all the help they

provided in developing the File Maker Pro, Claris for Macintosh

database for this Directory information. They also have my

thanks for helping with the long and arduous task of entering not

only the data, but also for developing the optics methodology for

including the program marks for each program and compiling the

pictorial index. In addition, their help in converting the Apple

Macintosh platform to the PC WordPerfect platform required by

NIST was also invaluable.

I would like to also thank NIST's Maureen Breitenberg, the

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for this

contract, and her supporting staff for the patience and help

provided in converting my submission to the desired format. I

should also like to thank Mary E. Hannon, Esq., Staff Attorney in

the Office of the Assistant Commissioner for Trademarks of the

Patent and Trademark Office, for providing the help and

information needed to include federal registration information.

Finally, and of key importance, I would like to thank all the

organizations which provided information on their activities.

Without their assistance, this directory would not have been

possible. While I have tried to be comprehensive, some

organizations may have been missed. Organizations which were

omitted and which would like to provide updated information to be

included in subsequent editions are invited to send pertinent

information to:

Maureen Breitenberg

National Institute of Standards of Technology

Office of Standards Services

Building 820, Room 282

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Charles W. Hyer

Editor

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ABSTRACT

This document, a revision of NIST SP 774, Private Sector Product

Certification Procrram in the United States , presents information

on 178 private sector groups in the United States which engage in

product certification activities. Entries describe the type and

purpose of each organization, the nature of the activity, a

pictorial representation of the organization's mark (if

available) , products certified, standards used, certification

requirements, any accreditation or recognition by a U.S. or

foreign private sector or government agency, availability of

services, methods of cost determination, and other relevant

details.

This directory is part of an ongoing NIST effort to establish and

maintain comprehensive information on standards, regulations,

certification programs and related topics. This material has

been compiled to meet the needs of government, industry, and the

public for information on private sector product certification

programs in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Trade

Agreements Act of 1979 and other relevant legislation.

Key Words: certification; certification mark; certifiers;

conformity assessment; grading; inspection; listing; product

approval; registered mark; registration; specifications;

standards; testing

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CONTENTS

PAGE

Foreword iii

Acknowledgments , iv

Abstract v

Section A - Introduction A-1

Section B - Alphabetical Listing of Organizations B-1

Section C - Indices and Related Listings

I. Index of Logos/Marks by Organization C-3

II. Index of Organizations C-21

III. Index of Acronyms /Initials C-27

IV. Index by Organizations Cross-Reference C-41

V. Index of Products Certified C-45

Section D - Appendices

Appendix I - Private Sector Product Certification

Directory Questionnaire D-3

Appendix II - References D-5

Appendix III - List of Office of Standards Services

Publications D-7

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SECTION A

INTRODUCTION

Background:

The Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (also known as the

"Standards Code") was one of the major agreements under the General

Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) . It was one of the first

international agreements related to trade that recognized the

importance of standards and certification systems for "improving

efficiency of production and facilitating the conduct of international

trade .

The U.S. Trade Agreements Act of 1979 implemented the Standards Code

in the United States. Title IV of the Act specifies obligations for

the Federal Government, including responsibilities bearing on

certification. Each federal agency must ensure that foreign products

are treated in the same manner as domestic goods. Moreover, the

Federal Government is to take reasonable measures to promote similar

practices by state governments and the private sector. In addition to

this general mandate, the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce are

charged with specific actions to be carried out with regard to

agricultural and nonagricultural products, respectively.

As one of its responsibilities, the Department of Commerce is required

to maintain a center for information on standards and such

standards-related subjects as conformity assessment, of which

certification is an important element. The North American Free Trade

Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act added to these responsibilities,

as did the 1994 Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, negotiated

under the Uruguay Round of the Multilateral Trade Negotiations (MTNs)

,

that established the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Role of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

The Department of Commerce has designated the International Trade

Administration (ITA) and the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) (formerly the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) ) to

carry out departmental responsibilities with respect to the GATT and

WTO Agreements. The NIST functions are conducted within the Office of

Standards Services (OSS) . One of the primary objectives of the OSS

efforts related to certification is to, improve the accessibility and

use of information on U.S. certification and certification programs.

OSS believes that this directory will aid in recognizing the diversity

(and therefore the complexity) of U.S. private sector product

certification activities and will serve as a useful reference for

identifying specific programs.

Within the OSS, the National Center for Standards and Certification

Information (NCSCI) maintains a reference collection consisting of:
U.S., foreign, and international voluntary standards; mandatory U.S.

Government regulations; and rules of certification for

non-agricultural products. NCSCI serves as a referral service and

focal point in the United States for information about standards and

standards-related information and responds to requests for such

information from governmental and private sector organizations, as

well as from individuals in the United States and abroad.

Recently, Section 12, "Standards Conformity," of the National

Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 also gave NIST

responsibility for coordinating "Federal, State, and local technical

standards activities and conformity assessment activities, with

private sector technical standards activities and conformity

assessment activities, with the goal of eliminating unnecessary

duplication and complexity in the development and promulgation of

conformity assessment requirements and measures." The information in

this directory should be helpful in addressing NIST's conformity

assessment responsibilities under this Act by identifying the relevant

private sector certification activities.

Scope of the Directory:

This directory summarizes the product certification activities of 178

nongovernmental organizations based in the United States. It includes

organizations which operate strictly within the United States, those

that operate at both the U.S and international levels, and those which

operate as the U.S. component of an international program. The

directory includes organizations which: administer a certification

program and certify that products meet some criteria; administer a

program using an independent, third party certifier; or which serve as

the independent, third party certifier for a program administered by

another organization.

This directory includes only product -related certification programs.

It does not attempt to address programs that certify, register, or

accredit services, professional skills, or quality/environmental

management systems

.

An attempt was made in the questionnaire (used for obtaining the

information included in this directory) to ascertain the extent to

which quality system registration to the ISO 9000 Standard Series is

employed or relied upon in the conformity validation processes for the

listed certification programs. When provided by the certifying

organization, this information has been included. It is important to

note that some of the listed organizations provide services other than

for product certification. However, organizations were selected for

inclusion in this directory based on their involvement with product

certification

.

An effort was also made to standardize the terminology used and to

format information consistently as described below. However, if an

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organization requested that a different set of terms be used in its

entry, its choice of terms was substituted. The experience obtained

in collecting information for this directory highlighted the need for

standardized terminology, consistent with internationally available

guides, to be accepted and used in the field of conformity assessment.

Certification Marks:

The need for obtaining and duplicating replicas of the marks and logos

used by organizations listed in this directory to identify certified

products was recognized early in this effort. This need is due to the

increasing international use of certification symbols and logos, as

well as other symbols, to communicate information rapidly. This

usage, in turn, has resulted in an equally rapidly growing dependence

by the international marketplace on such communication, especially in

multilingual settings. In addition, the third edition of the ISO

publication "Marks of Conformity with Standards" (ISBN 92 67 10090 4)

serves as an example of the usefulness of including the marks/logos in

any certification directory.

It is important to note that many, but not all, of the marks appearing

in this directory are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark

Office (PTO) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Registration

with the PTO is important since the Commissioner of Patents and

Trademarks not only assures the validity of mark ownership of marks

filed with the PTO, but also keeps a register of all marks sent to the

PTO by international bureaus established under international

conventions for the protection of industrial property, trademarks,

trade and commercial names

While many of the marks listed in this directory are registered, not

all of them are "certification marks" as defined and registered by the

PTO. To explain this situation, it may be helpful to quote

selectively from the definitions for the various types of registered

marks and related definitions contained in Section 1127, "Construction

and definitions," of the Trademark Act of 1946 ("Lanham Act") as

amended

"The term 'person' and any other word used to designate the applicant

or other entitled to a benefit or privilege or rendered liable under

the provisions of this Act . . . includes a juristic person as well as a

natural person. The term 'juristic person' includes a firm,

corporation, union, association, or other organization capable of

suing and being sued in a court of law."

"The term 'person' ... includes any State, instrumentality of a State

and any officer or employee of a State or instrumentality of a State

acting in his or her official capacity. Any State, and any such

instrumentality, officer or employee, shall be subject to the

provisions of this Act in the same manner and to the same extent as

Aany nongovernmental entity.

"The terms 'applicant' and 'registrant' embrace the legal

representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns of such

applicant or registrant."

"The term 'related company' means any person whose use of a mark is

controlled by the owner of the mark with respect to the nature and

quality of the goods and services on or in connection with which the

mark is used.

"The terms 'trade name' and 'commercial name' mean any name used by a

person to identify his or her business or vocation."

"The term 'trademark' includes any word, name, symbol, or device or

any combination thereof --

(1) used by a person ; or

(2) which a person has a bona fide intention to use in

commerce and applies to register on the principal register

established by this Act,

to identify and distinguish his or her goods, including a unique

product, from those manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the

source of goods, even if that source is unknown."

"The term 'service mark' means any word, name, symbol, or device or

any combination thereof --

(1) used by a person , or

(2) which a person has a bona fide intention to use in

commerce and applies to register on the principal register

established by this Act,

to identify and distinguish the services of one person , including a

unique service, from the services of others and to indicate the source

of the services, even if that source is unknown. Titles, character

names, and other distinctive features of radio or television programs

may be registered as service marks notwithstanding that they, or the

programs, may advertise the goods of the sponsor."

"The term 'certification mark' means any word, name, symbol, or device

or any combination thereof --

(1) used by a person other than its owner, or

(2) which its owner has a bona fide intention to permit a

person other than the owner to use in commerce and

files an application to register on the principal register

established by this Act, to certify regional or other

origin, material, mode of manufacture, quality, accuracy,

or other characteristics of such person's goods or

services or that the work or labor on the goods or

services was performed by members of a union or other

organization.

"The term 'collective mark' means a trademark or service mark --

(1) used by members of a cooperative, an association or

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(2) which such cooperative, association, or other collective

group or organization has a bona fide intention to use in

commerce and applies to register on the principal register

established by this Act,

and includes marks indicating membership in a union, an association or

other organization."

"The term 'used in commerce' means the bona fide use of a mark in the

ordinary course of trade, and not made merely to reserve a right in a

mark .

"The term 'mark' includes any trademark , service mark , collective

mark, or certification mark .

The directory includes examples of ALL of the registration marks

defined in the Trademark Act. While the reproduced marks are all

employed to identify products certified under the various listed

programs, only a relative few are federally registered certification

marks as defined by the Trademark Act. It should be noted that

unregistered marks (often initializations/acronyms and/or

symbols/logos used on letterheads and reports to identify the

organizations that provide product certification) were also submitted

in response to the request to "Please attach replicas of all

cert if ication/approval marks used in your program."

The PTO also provides two other definitions of interest:

"The term 'colorable imitation' includes any mark which so

resembles a registration mark as to be likely to cause confusion

or mistake or to deceive."

"The term 'counterfeit' is a spurious mark which is identical

with, or substantially indistinguishable from, a recristered

mark .

The need felt by PTO to define potentially misleading and counterfeit

marks may be an indication of the known and/or potential number of

such violations of registration rights. The potential for violation,

the frequent use by certifiers of unregistered marks, and the lack of

understanding of the meaning of various federally registered marks

indicate another area where education and the consistent use of

terminology may substantially reduce some of the complexity and

confusion associated with the U.S. certification system.

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Compilation of Information:

A two-page "Private Sector Product Certification Questionnaire" and

related "Reference Documentation" (contained in Appendices I and II of

this directory) were provided to each organization. The "Reference

Documentation" listed applicable national and international conformity

assessment standards and guides. This information was provided in an

attempt to solicit comparable details of the usage of such

standards/guides from each program. Where available, a copy of an

organization's previous entry in NIST SP 774 was also provided.

NIST instructions allowed respondents the option of editing the

previous entry or completing the questionnaire. Since many

organizations chose to edit their previous entries, but did not

include some of the additional information requested by the

questionnaire, some information (especially standards criteria items)

was not available for all entries.

It should be emphasized that the entries in this directory are based

primarily on information provided by the submitting organizations. No

attempt was made to evaluate or to validate the provided information.

In a few cases, information from previous listings and/or other

sources was used to complete the entries. Users of listed

certification services are advised to review and compare the offered

services with one another before selecting or developing a program

appropriate to their own needs.

Considerable effort was made to be comprehensive in compiling this

directory. Since most U.S. third party product certification

agencies/laboratories were initially thought to have federally

registered certification marks^, a list of such marks was obtained

with the assistance of the PTO. This list, along with other related

directories, was used to establish a mailing list of over 750

organizations. The organizations were contacted and requested to

provide general information on their certification programs and

replicas of their marks.

No attempt was made to limit the listing of certification programs to

those employing federally registered certification marks when it was

discovered that many certifiers did not own or use federally

registered certification marks. The PTO list did, however, provide

information needed to identify many organizations that administer

and/or sponsor product certification programs outside the traditional

standardization community. It is interesting to note that most of

these programs (e.g., kosher food and equipment certification

programs; entertainment software rating systems; and environmental

^ For example, all laboratories accredited as Nationally

Recognized Testing Laboratories [NRTLs] by the U.S. Department of

Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] must

own and license a federally registered certification mark.

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benefits (green marketing) programs) are inspection-oriented rather

than test -oriented . Their marks are more directed towards consumers

than are the certification marks more oriented to testing/

surveillance. The entries and identifying marks associated with less

typical certifiers may help to educate the general public as to the

potential value of many different types of valid certification

programs and their identifying marks. However, the review of PTO

registration records to verify federally registered certification

marks could not be used as the primarily source for compiling a

comprehensive list of certifiers, because (as noted above) many

certification organizations do not own or use federally registered

certification marks

To obtain broader coverage of potential certifiers, this effort was

announced in many industry newsletters, in NIST publications, and news

releases. In addition, the editor sent out over three hundred copies

of news releases to potentially interested sources.

Despite all these efforts, other organizations that conduct product

certification type activities may have been overlooked. Such

organizations are invited to send pertinent information to:

Maureen Breitenberg

Office of Standards Services

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Building 820, Room 282

Gaithersburg, MD 2 0899

Listed organizations are encouraged to keep NIST informed of any

changes in their name and address, or of changes in the nature or

scope of their programs.

Other References:

Additional NIST documents of possible interest, including primers on

certification and conformity assessment in the United States are

listed in Appendix III - List of Office of Standards Services

Publications. The reader is encouraged to review this list for other

information of interest in this area.

Format o£ Entries:

Each of the certification program entries is described using the

format listed below:

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Certification/

Federally

Registered Mark

OR Other

Identifying

Symbol

Used by the

Organization

acronym:

Received: Date information was received

OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION NAME, IN ENGLISH

The initial(s) or acronyin(s) of the organization and/or certification

program name.

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Whether the organization is a not-for-profit organization, a trade

association, a professional/technical society, an independent testing

lab/inspection/grading agency, or other type of organization.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

telex:

e-mail

The organization's address.

Telephone number (if available).

Fax number (if available).

Telex number (if available).

E-mail address (if available).

locations of

testing facilities:

Locations of the testing facilities used to evaluate the product for

certification.

purpose: The principal objectives or mission of the organization as indicated

in its response, or in supplementary materials published by the

organization.

certification started: Date the certification program was begun.

FUNCTIONS(S): Information on whether the organization administers the program and

certifies the product/inspects the factories/audits the manufacturer's

quality system itself; whether the organization contracts out some or

all of testing/inspection/quality system audit functions; or whether

the organization conducts the testing/inspection/audit functions for

another organization which administers the program.

STANDARDS USED: Names or other identification of the standards used by the program.

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CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

The methodology used by the program to ensure compliance with

the certification criteria including: initial and/or follow-up product

testing; initial and/or periodic factory inspections; initial and/or

periodic evaluations of a manufacturer's quality systems; approval of

the testing laboratories used; authorization to use an identifying mark

on the product; issuance of a certificate of approval; the conduct of a

formal appeals procedure; development of standards to test new

products; or other methods.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Availability of services to interested parties and any restrictions on

such availability.

COST OF SERVICES: Methods for assessing fees, i.e., use of a fixed fee schedule, basing

them on actual costs, providing them free to members of the

organization, etc.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Types or categories of products covered by this program.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Number of factories/firms or products which have been listed and/or

certified by the program.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Availability of lists or directories of the products or manufacturers

certified by the organization.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Any other publications/documentation available on the program.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE List of the Standards and/or guides to which the certification program

(REFERENCES): conforms.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITATION:

Any accreditation of the certification program by a federal, state,

private sector, or foreign/international agency/organization.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Name of the accreditor.

federal/state/local

gov't recognition:

Any recognition of the certification program by a federal, state or

local government agency.

AAny recognition of the certification program by a foreign

government agency.

A list of any memoranda of understanding, mutual recognition or other arrangements with other conformity assessment bodies.

Other information provided by the organization on the certification

program.

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SECTION B

Received: 8/95

3-A SANITARY STANDARDS SYMBOL ADMINISTRATIVE

COUNCIL

ACRONYM: 3-ASC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1956 with a membership of

eight and a staff of two.

address: 3020 Bluff Road, Columbia, SC 29209-3502

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

803-783-9258

803-783-9265

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To authorize use of 3-A symbol.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1956.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: 3-A Sanitary Standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

0 Requires self-certification of equipment by mfrs.

0 Reviews product drawings.

o Authorizes use of a mark, which certifies that the goods meet the

certifier's standards for cleanliness.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Dairy equipment.
number of

factories/firms

certified:

500 authorizations.

PRODUCT directories: Dairy, Food and Environmental Sanitation.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

USDA's "Accepted Contact Equipment" requires food-contact

surfaces to be constructed of stainless steel, exhibit complete water

drainage after washdown, and be free of debris-trapping cavities.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITATION:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

federal/state/local

gov't recognition:

FDA, USDA.

FOREIGN AGENCY

RECOGNITION:

Not available.

OTHER PROGRAM

ARRANGEMENTS

Not available.

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Received: 7/95

Not Available

acronym:

ACCURACY SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, DIV. OF A&M

THERMOMETER

ASICO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Manufacturer of thermometers and test laboratory founded in 1930

with staff of five.

ADDRESS: 17 Piney Park Road, Asheville, NC 28806

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

1-800-685-9211

704-254-5611

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To manufacture thermometers and provide testing services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1975.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: NIST tested and certified standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing.

o Issues certificates of standardization.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Thermometers.

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM NIST trained staff, and NIST standards are used for traceability.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local EPA, FDA.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

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Received: 11/95

TC6TING Lfib6

acronym:

ACTS TESTING LABS, INC.

ACTS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1973 with

a staff of 300.

ADDRESS: 25 Anderson Road, Buffalo, NY 14225

PHONE NUMBER: 716-897-3300

FAX NUMBER: 716-897-0876

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

See Foreign Agency Recognition information.

PURPOSE: To test a wide variety of consumer products and environmental

samples.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1976.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Program administrator and certifier.

o Contract out some product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM, ANSI, USP, CPSC, EPA, FDA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires factory inspections,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS certified: Toys, health and beauty aids, textiles, electronic items,

pharmaceuticals, housebound chemicals, paper products.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories:

program

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Miscellaneous

None.

None.

Not available.

Yes.

New York State Dept. of Health for Environmental Testing.

New York State Dept. of Health for Environmental Testing.

ACTS in Hong Kong is HOKLAS accredited. ACTS in Europe

recognized as a notified body by the European Commission in

Brussels and the French Ministry of Industry.

ACTS in Hong Kong has a mutual recognition agreement with TUV

Product Safety of Germany where they issue a joint report for EN 71

toy testing.

ACTS in Hong Kong is HOKLAS accredited. HOKLAS has mutual

recognition agreements with the following: NAMAS (U.K.), A2LA

(U.S.A.), STERLAB (Netherlands), EAL Multilateral Agreement,

NATA (Australia), TELARC (New Zealand).

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Received: 8/95

acronym:

AIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION

AMCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1955 with a membership of 187 and a

staff of 16.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1893

708-394-0150

708-253-0088

27 0650 (AMCA ARHT)

Uses AMCA laboratory in Arlington Heights, IL, as well as

registered independent laboratories and registered laboratories of the

manufacturers.

PURPOSE: To develop accurate and reliable testing procedures; to serve as a

communications center on all matters related to the air movement

and control industry; and to compile information of use to the

industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1963.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses AMCA Standards available from AMCA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Registers testing laboratories and manufacturers' testing facilities,

o Reviews test data submitted from a registered laboratory on

preproduction or production samples,

o Requires a precertification check at the AMCA Testing

Laboratory every 3 years,

o Requires additional tests when test data from an AMCA registered

laboratory indicates that a product did not perform within

specified tolerances,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

B-7
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: License fee based on dollar volume of licensed products shipped.

Fixed fees for AMCA Testing Laboratory tests. Staff travel

expenses based on associated costs incurred by Staff Engineer.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Centrifugal fans, propeller fans, axial fans, power roof ventilators,

ceiling ventilators, evaporative coolers, louvers, dampers and

shutters, air curtains, ceiling fans.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

106 firms.

PRODUCT directories: 'Directory of Licensed Products," Publication 261, is free.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Publications 211, 311, and 511 are available for a fee. These

publications describe the certified ratings programs for air

performance, air moving devices, and air control devices

respectively. A publications list is also available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-8
acronym:

Received: 11/95

AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE

ARI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1953 with a membership of 164 and a

staff of 42.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

TELEX number:

EMAIL NUMBER

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

4301 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 425, Arlington, VA 22203

703-524-8800

703-528-3816

892351

ari@dgsys.com

Uses ETL facilities in Cortland, NY, ISI facilities in Columbus, OH,

and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) facilities in Northbrook, IL.

To represent the central residential and commercial air-conditioning

and refrigeration industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1958

certification

functions(s):

standards used:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator.

ARI standards and guidelines available from ARI. Also uses UL,

ASHRAE, ANSI, and NFPA standards.

o Retains ETL, ISI, and UL as the programs' testing laboratories,

o Requires participation in a periodic, random testing program by

ETL, ISI, and UL.

o Requires self-certification by the manufacturers that they meet all

ARI requirements,

o Requires additional testing in the event of a substantiated

complaint by a competitor or other party,

o Amends program requirements to meet federal requirements,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fees based on size of monthly shipments.

B-9
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Sound ratings of outdoor unitary air-conditioning/heat pump

equipment rated below 135,000 Btu; mechanical transport

refrigeration units; mechanically-refrigerated drinking water coolers;

air-cooling/air-heating coils; central station air handling units; room

fan-coil air-conditioners; packaged terminal air-conditioners and heat

pumps; water-source heat pumps; unitary air-conditioners; ground

water-source heat pumps; ground source closed-loop heat pumps;

unitary large equipment; variable air volume terminals; centrifugal

and rotary screw chillers; automatic commercial ice makers; unitary

air-source heat pumps; refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment;

reclaimed refrigerants; refrigerant purge equipment.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Unitary Air-Conditioners-76; Unitary Air-Source Heat Pumps-70;

Sound Rated Outdoor Unitary Equipment-29; Air-Cooling and AirHeating Coils-25 Central Station Air-Handling Units-11; Packaged

Terminal Air Conditioners-8; Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps-7;

Room Fan-Coil and Unit Ventilators- 10; Water Source Heat Pumps

(19) Ground Water-Source Heat Pumps- 18; Ground Source ClosedLoop Heat Pumps-11; Variable Air Volume Terminals- 14; Unitary

Large Equipment- 17; Centrifugal and Rotary Screw Water-Chilling

Packages-5; Positive Displacement Compressor and Air-Cooled

Rotary Screw Water-Chilling Packages-5; Transport Refrigeration

Units-2; Drinking-Water Coolers-4; Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling

Equipment-27; Reclaimed Refrigerant- 14; Automatic Commercial

Ice-Cube Machines/Ice Storage Bins-7.

PRODUCT directories: Directory of Certified Unitary Air-Conditioners; Unitary Air-Source

Heat Pumps; Sound Rated Outdoor Unitary Equipment; Directory of

Certified Applied Air Conditioning Products; Directory of Certified

Transport Refrigeration Units; Directory of Certified Drinking-Water

Coolers; Directory of Certified Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling

Equipment; Directory of Certified Reclaimed Refrigerant; Directory

of Certified Automatic Commercial Ice-Cube Machines and Ice

Storage Bins.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Certification Program Operational Manuals are available free to the

industry.

PROGRAM conformance

(references):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services

Program

Accreditation:

No.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Department of Energy, and California Energy Commission.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

B-10
acronym:

Received: 11/95

AKRON RUBBER DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, INC.

ARDL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1962 with

a membership of 45 and a staff of 15.

ADDRESS: 300 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH 44301

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

216-434-6664

216-434-8668

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: Independent rubber and plastics testing laboratory offering

specification testing, chemical analysis, mixing/compounding, R&D,

failure analysis, forensic, market research and consulting services to

industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM, ISO, ANSI, SAE, Federal, Military.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing,

o Performs factory inspections

o Evaluates quality systems,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: o Fixed fee schedule or based on actual costs,

o Will also contract for services.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Automotive, medical, defense industry.

B-11
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

None.

Not available.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for The

Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Yes.

A2LA, lAPMO (Plumbing and Mechanical Officials).

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Defense Construction and Supply

(DCAS), U.S. FDA.

Not available.

Provide material characteristics for FDA Modeling and FDA 510k

Pre-Market approval applications.

B-12
acronym:

Received: 11/95

ALL AMERICA ROSE SELECTIONS, INC.

AARS

nature of

organization:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1938 with a membership of

22 and a staff of five.

ADDRESS: 221 North LaSalle St., 35th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

phone number:

FAX number:

312-372-7090

312-372-6160

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

AARS has 23 test gardens throughout the United States.

purpose: To conduct research and promote superior garden roses.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1938.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses AARS guidelines and official scoring forms.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Selects official test gardens and demonstration gardens,

o Requires judges to be trained and experiences,

o Requires a two year growing test in gardens throughout the

United States.

o Requires affirmative ballot by membership to receive "AARS"

designation.

o Requires "AARS" approval of proposed names of new roses,

o Authorizes the use of the "AARS" logo.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Tea and hybrid roses; floribunda and polyantha roses; climbing,

pillar, shrub and ground cover roses; grandiflora roses; miniature

roses.

B-13
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

21 current member firms.

Over 40% of the roses sold in the United States are "AARS"

designated varieties.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"All-American Rose Selections, Inc.: Rules and Regulations" and

"The History of All-America Rose Selection" are available free from

AARS.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

AARS.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

No.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

No.

Other program

arrangements

No.

B-14
Received: 11/95

MA3

AMERICA

S ELECTIONS

rrrrnrn

acronym:

nature of

organization:

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS

AAS

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1932 with a staff of three.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

1311 Butterfield Rd., Suite 310, Downers Grove, IL 60515

312-963-6999

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Entries are tested at locations throughout North America.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To test flowers and vegetables grown from seed across North

America using an independent set of AAS Judges. Testing for home

garden performance.

1933.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Criteria established by Council of Judges.

o Requires entries to not have been sold anywhere in the world,

o Products must submit seeds, photos and the name of the variety

closest to the entry,

o Judges score entries and AAS directors determine winners based

on score,

o Authorizes use of a logo,

o Develops standards to test new products.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Seed-grown flowers, seed grown vegetables.

B-15
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: 'AAS Proving Grounds" which is available free from AAS.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

"AAS its Organization and Services" and the "AAS Proving

Grounds" brochure, which lists AAS Judges, trial grounds and

display gardens, as well as recent AAS winners.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

No.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

No.

Other program

arrangements

No.

B-16
Received: 11/95

acronym:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION

AAMA

Trade association founded in 1936 with a membership of 180 and a

staff of 12.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

1540 East Dundee Road, Suite 310, Palatine, IL 60067-8321

708-202-1350

708-202-1480

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Architectural Testing, Inc., York, PA, New Brighton, MN, and

Fresno, CA; Bowser-Momer, Inc., Dayton, OH; Certified Testing

Laboratories, Orlando, FL; Construction Consulting Laboratory, Inc.,

Ontario, CA; Construction Research Laboratory, Inc., Miami, FL;

Dallas Laboratories, Inc., Dallas, TX; Etc. Laboratories, Rochester,

NY; Fenestration Testing Laboratory, Ontario, CA; Fenestration

Testing Laboratory, Inc., Hiaieah, FL; Huntingdon Engineering &

Environmental, Inc., St. Paul, MN; Miami Testing Laboratory,

Hiaieah, FL; Mid America Testing Laboratory, Catawissa, MO;

National Certified Testing Laboratory, York, PA; Performance

Testing, Inc., Redmond, WA; Professional Service Industries, Inc.,

Pittsburgh, PA, Quality Testing, Inc., Everett, WA; Smith-Emery

Company, Los Angeles, CA.

To develop standards for fenestration products and promote the use of fenestration products in the architectural marketplace.

1961,

o Administer certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspections, factory inspections, and

quality system evaluations,

o Approve testing laboratories.

Uses ANSI/AAMA 101-93; AAMA 1701; AAMA 1702; AAMA

1704; ANSI/AAMA 1102.7-89; ANSI/AAMA 1002.10-93;

AAMA/600; AAMA 303-93.

B-17
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Windows, doors, manufactured and mobile home windows and

doors.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

300+ firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: 'AAMA Certified Products Directory" which is published yearly.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

See "Publications Catalog" available from AAMA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE References.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Accredited by ANSI.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing «fe Urban

Development (HUD).

Foreign agency

Recognition:

No.

Other program

arrangements

No.

B-18
Acronym:

Received: 5/95

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR LABORATORY

ACCREDITATION

A2LA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1978 with a membership of

300 and a staff of 13.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

656 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 620, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1409

301-670-1377

301-869-1495

a2/a@aol.com

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To accredit laboratories and perform related laboratory quality

assurance programs.

1991.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

EPA/A2LA specifications, relevant ISO, CASCO, and REMCO

Guides.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires compliance with ISO 9001 or ISO 9002.

To all.

B-19
COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Chemical reference materials.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Seven firms.

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

"A2LA (Date) Directory." Published annually.

"A2LA-Certified Reference Materials Program Summary," "A2LA

Requirements for the Reference Materials Program," "A2LA Third

Party Certification of Environmental Reference Materials."

ISO 9001 and 9002 (ANSI/ASQC Q9001 and 9002).

ISO Guide 2: 1991; ISO Guide 7: 1982; ISO Guide 16: 1978;

ISO Guide 23: 1982; ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990; ISO Guide 27: 1983;

ISO Guide 28: 1982; ISO Guide 43: 1984; ISO Guide 48: 1986; ISO

Guide 53: 1988; ISO Guide 56: 1989; ISO Guide 58: 1992; ISO

Guide 60: 1994; ISO/CASCO 226 (Rev. 2) (Will Be Guide 61);

ISO/CASCO 227 (Rev. 2) (Will Be Guide 62); ISO/CASCO 228

(Rev. 2) (Will be ISO Guide 65).

Program

Accreditation:

No.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. EPA, and U.S. Air Force.

B-20
Received: 11/95

acronym:

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CEREAL CHEMISTS

AACC

nature of

organization:

Professional/Technical society founded in 1915 with a membership

of 4,000 and a staff of 70.

address: 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121-2097

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

612-454-7250

612-454-0766

aacc@scisoc.org

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

Founded first to standardize analytical methods used in cereal grain

(i.e., milling, baking, brewing, other food) laboratories. Now also to

publish books and scientific journals, offer short courses, and

provide analytical check samples and analytical proficiency

testing/rating.

1996.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Sponsor certification program.

Prepares own standards based on check sample results of many

subscribing laboratories.

o Issues certificates of approval.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

0 Participates in underlying check sample series (14 currently

available for this purpose).

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Not available.

B-21
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

None.

Not available.

ISO Guide 43: 1984 Development and Operation of Laboratory

Proficiency Testing.

No.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

B-22
Not Available

acronym:

Received: 11/95

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL MILK

COMMISSIONS, INC.

AAMMC

nature of

organization:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Professional/Technical society, and trade association founded in 1902

with a membership of 25.

1824 North Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027

213-664-1977

213-664-0870

FLEISS@HSC,USC,EDU

Not available.

PURPOSE: To maintain standards of certified milk.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1893. Organized into one association in 1903.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator-individual medical milk commissions certify.

"Methods and Standards for the Production of Certified Milk,"

augmented by any requirements of local commissions. Also uses

USDA standards and test methods, and APHA methods.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Approves medical milk commissions and may itself service as a medical milk commission,

o Individual milk commissions require initial and periodic

testing/inspections, and evaluations of mfr.'s quality system,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Develops standards to test new products.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

B-23
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Milk, cream, skim (nonfat) milk, cottage cheese, kefir, buttermilk,

and others as may be designated.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Three firms.

None.

"Methods and Standards"

Not available.

No.

Not available.

No.

No.

No.

is available free upon request.

B-24
Received: 11/95

.APPROVED

ACRONYM:

AMERICAN BOWLING CONGRESSAVOMEN'S

INTERNATIONAL BOWLING CONGRESS

ABC/WIBC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1895 with a membership of 2,370,000

and a staff of 6.

ADDRESS: 5301 South 76th Street, Greendale, WI 53129-1127

PHONE NUMBER: Not available.

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To serve as a nonprofit, noncommercial, membership service

organization for male bowlers (ABC) and female bowlers (WIBC);

to sponsor competitions; provide standard rules and tests; and to

approves material and equipment.

1895.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Pins and lanes are measured and checked to assure that physical

properties and dimensions correspond to ABCAVIBC specifications.

o Develops standards to test new products.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Issues certificates of approval,

o Requires factory inspections.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Lanes, bowling balls, pins, pinsetting machines, automatic scorers,

and foul detectors.

B-25
number of

factories/firms

certified:

None.

PRODUCT directories: None.

program ABC Constitution, Rules and Specifications.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

program Not applicable.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-26
Received: 5/95

AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING

acronym: ABS

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

TELEX number:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1862 with a membersliip of

1,363 and 84 countries.

Two World Trade Center, 106th Floor, New York, NY 10048

212-839-5000

212-839-5130

ITT 421966ABNYU1

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Principal offices: NY Metro Area; San Francisco, CA; Houston,

Texas; Newport News, VA; Cleveland, OH; New Orleans, LA;

Genoa, Italy; London, England; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Singapore,

Singapore; Yokohama, Japan; Sydney, Australia; Manana, Bahrain,

Toronto, Canada.

To establish and administer standards (termed rules) for the design,

construction and periodic survey of merchant ships and other marine

structures.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1870.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ABS standards which are available from ABS. Also uses

ASTM, ATP, CSC, ISO, ANSI, CIM, UIC, IMDG, IMO, RID,

ADR, TCT, and ASME standards and requirements.

B-27
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

O

o

The following requirements are referred to by ABS as classification

rather than certification:

A review of detailed plans and design data for compliance with

rules or other appropriate standards.

Assurance of compliance of material and equipment for vital

structural and machinery components to the rules,

o Surveys (inspections) during construction,

o ABS attendance during testing,

o In-service inspections at periodic intervals,

o Damage and repair assessment.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Ships, mobile offshore drilling and production units, fixed offshore

structures, workboats, yachts, containers, cranes, cargo handling

equipment engines, industrial systems, machinery and materials.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

ABS certifications cover 12,400 vessels.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

ABS publishes a classification register record. Rules for building

and classifying vessels and other products and structures, as well as guides, guidance manuals and other documents.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

Recognized by over 120 countries to issue certifications and/or carry

out surveys, on their behalf

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

B-28
acronym:

Received: 11/96

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

ADA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Professional/Technical society founded in 1859 with a membership

of 133,000 and a staff of 370.

ADDRESS: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX number:

312-440-2500

312-440-7494

247842 ADA-UR

PURPOSE: To encourage improvement in the health of the public and to

promote the art and science of dentistry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Uses ADA specifications which are available from ADA.

o Requires submittal of an application which includes data on:

(a) the physical properties as obtained by standard test methods,

(b) a brief description of the test apparatus (if different from that

described in the specification),

(c) information covering all provisions of the original

specification; with names of the observers and test dates,

(d) specimens of all labels, guarantees and instructions.

Requires self-certification by the manufacturer that the

product meets the specification.

o Requires testing of a sample obtained on the open market by

ADA.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS certified: Dental materials, dental instruments, dental equipment.

B-29
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: Certified products are published in the "Lists of Certified Dental

Material, Instrument, and Equipment," the "Journal of the American

Dental Association," and in "Dentists Desk Reference."

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Copies of official specifications of the ADA and certification forms

are available free upon request.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-30
Received: 11/95

CONFORMS

00

ANSI/AHA 135.6

ACRONYM:

AMERICAN HARDBOARD ASSOCIATION

AHA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1952 with a membership of nine and a

staff of four.

ADDRESS: See Int'l Approval Services (a joint venture of AGA & CGA), 1210

W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067-1897

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

708-934-8800

708-934-8803

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To promote the use and consumption of hardboard products.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1972.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Uses ANSI/AHA A135.6 Hardboard Siding, ANSI/AHA A135.4

Basic Hardboard and ANSI/AHA A194.1 Cellulose Fiberboard.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires Initial and periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Hardboard siding; square edge panels; shiplap panels and lap siding

(7/16" and 1/2" nominal thicknesses) both smooth and embossed;

fiberboard - 1/2" and 25/32" regular sheathing.

B-31
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Ten.

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Publishes the "AHA Hardboard Sources of Supply" and other related

publications. Some publications are free and some are available for

a fee from AHA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

ICBO.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

No.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

No.

Other program

arrangements

No.

B-32
acronym:

Received: 11/95

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION

AISC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1921 with a membership of 400 and a

staff of 34.

ADDRESS: One E. Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601-2001

PHONE number:

FAX number:

TELEX number:

312-670-2400

312-670-5403

910-350-6816

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

Not available.

purpose: To expand the use of fabricated structural steel through research and

development, education, technical assistance, standardization and

quality control.

certification started: 1976.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses AISC standards available from AISC.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Heis a formal appeals procedure.

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Certifies plants producing conventional steel structures, complex

steel building structures, major steel bridges, metal building systems.

B-33
number of

factories/firms

certified:

363 firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "AISC Register of Plants Certified under the AISC Quality

Certification Program" is available free from AISC.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"AISC Quality Certification Program: Description" is now available

from AISC along with application instructions and inspectionevaluation checklists for the various categories.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

American Railway Engineering Association; American Society of

State Highway and Transportation Officials; Building Officials and

Code Administrators, Inc.; various state highway departments;

various owners, architects and engineers.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-34
I ouxiin 1 yillSWCTCO/ ®

ACRONYM:

Received: 5/95

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF TIMBER CONSTRUCTION

AITC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1952 with a membership of 350 and a

staff of six.

7012 S. Revere Parkway, Suite 140, Englewood, CO 80112

303-792-9559

303-792-0669

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To promote the proper manufacture, design, and use of glued

laminated timber.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1961.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

o Certification program sponsor and certifier,

o Contract out quality system evaluations.

Uses ANSI/AITC A 190.1 and various standards developed by

AITC.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

0 Develops standards to test new products.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

To members only.

Fixed fee schedule.

Structural glued laminated timber.

B-35
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

17 firms.

PRODUCT directories: "AITC Membership Directory" published annually.

PROGRAM "Inspection Manual AITC 200-83" available from AITC for a fee.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not applicable.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local No.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency No.

Recognition:

Other program No.

arrangements

B-36
acronym:

Received: 1 1/95

AMERICAN LAMINATORS ASSOCIATION

ALA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1985 with a membership of nine plus

suppliers and a staff of one.

address: P.O. Box 2209, Seattle, WA 98111-2209

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

206-382-1671

206-382-0245

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To promote the use of thermoset decorative panels, sometimes called

low pressure laminates, through publications/advertising.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1985.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Sponsor certification program.

STANDARDS USED: The performance standard for thermoset decorative panels, ALA1992.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Qualification by specification of product performance.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Dues are set for members by class/category.

Only products meeting the performance standard, ALA 1992.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Nine firms.

B-37
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-38
1993^ CCA-C 1994

1 GROUND CONTACT

I LP-12 RET. .40 AWi'A C7 & C9

CDC WOOD TREATING JNC. INDUSTRY. r.A

Received: 5/95

AMERICAN LUMBER STANDARDS COMMITTEE

acronym:

nature of

organization:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

locations of

testing facilities:

purpose:

ALSO

Industry organization founded in 1 922 with a membership of 23 and

a staff of 11.

P.O. Box 210, Germantown, MD 20875-0210

301-972-1700

301-540-8004

Not available.

To establish and maintain standards for size, grade and other matters

and to approve softwood grading rules, accredit agencies and review

the adequacy, competency and reliability of such agencies.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION Program administrator and certifier of inspection agencies.

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTrvrriES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Uses NIST Voluntary Product Standard 20-70. Also uses ASTM

standards and USDA terminology.

o Requires factory inspections.

o Develops standards to test new products.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Evaluates quality systems.

To all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Softwood lumber, cedar, hemlock, larch, Douglas fir, spruce, pinefir. Southern yellow pine, ponderosa pine.

B-39
number of

factories/firms

certified:

73 firms.

PRODUCT directories: "ALSC Agencies Typical Grade Stamps" and "Accredited Agencies

for Supervisory and Lot Inspection of Pressure Treated Wood

Products."

program

documentation

available:

NIST VSP PS 20-94 available from NIST, and "American Lumber

Standard Committee Board of Review Enforcement Regulations and

Guidelines" available free from ALSC.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Departments of Defense and Housing and Urban Development.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Call 301-972-1700.

B-40
acronym:

Received: 11/95

AMERICAN MARINE LABS, INC/STANFORD

TECHNOLOGY CORP. (MARINE TESTING INSTITUTE)

AML/STC/MTI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Founded in 1979 with a staff of six.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

P.O. Box 2100-D, 57 Poplar Street, Stamford, CT 06906

203-348-4080

203-327-5225

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To indicate by the appearance of the "TESTED & CERTIFIED" seal

on a product signifies conformance with the appropriate standards,

including performance and durability for the product's intended use.

1979.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Certifier.

o Contract out factory inspections.

U.S. Coast Guard, ABYC, UL, ANSI, ASTM, and Military

Standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires periodic factory inspections,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Not available.

Not available.

B-41
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: Not available.

program Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(references):

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories, and ANSI Z34.1: 1993

Third-Party Certification Programs for Products, Processes and

Services.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

U.S. Coast Guard, DESC.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Coast Guard, American Boat & Yacht Council, Defense

Electronic Supply Center (DESC).

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-42
Received: 1/96

Not Available

acronym:

AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

CERTIFICATION SERVICE

ANA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1891 with a membership of

28,000 and a staff of 30.

ADDRESS: 818 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80132

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

719-632-2646

719-634-4085

http : //www.money

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To promote education in and study of numismatics.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1979.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses ANA standards available from ANA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product testing/inspection,

o Has a formal appeals procedure,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Authentic coins, numismatic items.

B-43
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: The Numismatist.

PROGRAM Not available.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Chartered by Congress.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Chartered by Congress.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

All foreign mints and banks.

Not available.

B-44
acronym:

Received: 8/95

AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

AOA

nature of

organization:

Professional/Technical society founded in 1898 with a membership

of 30,000 and a staff of 90.

ADDRESS: 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141

phone number:

FAX number:

314-991-4100

314-991-4101

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To advance the quality, availability and accessibility of eye, vision,

and related health care; to represent the profession of optometry; and

to assist doctors of optometry in practicing successfully in

accordance with the highest standards of patient care.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1990.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

0 Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: ANSI 280.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Non-prescription sunglasses, VDT glare reduction filters, low vision

aids, binoculars.

B-45
number of

factories/firms

certified:

16.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Published yearly.

Not available.

Not available.

No.

Not applicable.

None.

None.

AOA Seal of Certification and Acceptance Program.

B-46
Received: 8/95

acronym:

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

API

nature of

organization:

address:

Trade association founded in 1919 with a membership of over 300

companies involved in all aspects of the oil and gas industry.

700 North Pearl, Suite 1840, LB382, Dallas, TX 75201-2845

PHONE number:

FAX number:

TELEX number:

214-953-1101

214-748-7962

9102505031

purpose: To maintain cooperation between government and industry on all

matters of national concern, to foster foreign and domestic trade in

petroleum products, to promote the interests of the petroleum

industry, to promote the mutual improvement of members and the

study of the arts and sciences connected with the petroleum industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1924.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Assures API and API monogrammed products users that each

licensee's facility is capable of producing products in conformance

with applicable specifications.

Uses API Standards - available from API. These standards reference

ASTM, ASME, NACE, AWS, AISI, ISO, and other standards.

B-47
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Manufacturer's requirements include:

o Having a functioning quality program in conformance with

applicable API Specifications, including API Spec. Ql.

o Submitting application with copy of manufacturer's quality

manual to API.

API Activities include:

o Reviewing applications for completeness.

o Evaluating applicant's quality manual against the requirements of

the appropriate API specifications.

Surveying applicant's facility to verify that quality program

described in quality manual is in place and functioning.

Making a decision on issuing a license based on extent objective

evidence substantiates applicant's conformance.

Continuing to evaluate licensee's performance with repeated

surveys.

o Operating a formal appeals procedure.

o

o

o

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed license fees with annual renewal charges.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Oil field equipment and materials.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Approximately 1,100 licensed manufacturing facilities.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Catalog of Publications and Materials," and "Composite List of

Manufacturers Licensed for Use of the API Monogram."

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Publications are available from API Order Desk, 1220 L St., NW,

Washington, DC 20005 for a nominal fee to cover printing costs.

Program

Accreditation:

None

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

CA, CO, GA, OK, UT, WS, WA, IL, IN, lA, MS, NE, NM, ND,

PR.

Miscellaneous Appeals - An interested party may appeal a decision by API to

withhold monogram rights. Appeals are directed to the Director,

Industry Services Department with further right of appeal to API

Management Committee. Competing Suppliers/manufacturers of

product or service to which standard applies or might apply may not

be involved in appeals. General Committee and Management

Committee may convene appeals boards to hear and act on appeals.

B-48
acronym:

Received: 5/95

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

ASME

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Not-for-profit organization and Professional/Technical society

founded in 1880 with a membership of 125,000 and a staff of 400.

345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017-2392

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

212-705-7722

212-705-7674

710-581-5267

Infocentral@asme.org

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To promote and enhance the technical competency and professional

well-being of its members, and through quality programs and

activities in mechanical engineering better enable its practitioners to

contribute to the well-being of humankind.

1916.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Program administrator and registrar.

o Contract out factory inspections to ASME accredited bodies.

Uses ASME standards available from ASME.

API, AWS and other standards.

Also uses ASTM,

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Third-party inspections are conducted by ASME accredited

authorized inspection agencies,

o Registers quality systems against ISO 9000 standards,

o Authorizes use of a mark

o Issues certificates of approval

o Has a formal appeals procedure

o Develops standards to test new products.

To all.

B-49
COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Boiler and pressure vessel manufacturers, acrylic material

manufacturers, nuclear material manufacturers and suppliers, nuclear

component manufacturers and installers, valve manufacturers, pump

manufacturers, piping manufacturers, elevator inspector certifying

institutes.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

ASME publishes a list of approved inspection/testing/certifying

agencies.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Recognized by NRC, and U.S. MMC.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Postal Service, states and mimicipalities in

the United States.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Provinces of Canada, and a number of foreign agencies.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-50
Received: 1/96

acronym:

nature of

organization:

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SANITARY ENGINEERING

ASSE

Professional/technical society founded in 1906 with a membership of

2400 and a staff of four.

address: 28901 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

216-835-3040

216-835-3488

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Eleven official test labs in: Medford and Westbury, NY; Norwood,

MA; Fresno and Los Angeles, CA; Ann Arbor, MI; Hoboken, NJ;

Pittsburgh, PA; Tulsa, OK.

purpose: To develop performance standards for components of the plumbing

system and approve products for meeting those standards.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: Uses ASSE Standards available from ASSE.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

B-51
PRODUCTS certified: Vacuum breakers, ball cocks, valves, dishwashing machines, washing

equipment, food waste disposers, water hammer arresters, backflow

preventers, handheld showers, wall hydrants, drain air gaps, hot

water dispensers, diverters, flow restrictors, plumbing components.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

94.

product directories: ASSE Seal Authorization List and Booklet.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Authorization Procedure Information," and "Official Testing

Laboratories" are available free upon request.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

ANSL

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Many states and/or location jurisdictions.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Canada and many foreign agencies request ASSE standards

(England, Italy, Spain, Japan),

Other program

arrangements

Has an MOU/MRA with ANSL

B-52
acronym:

Received: 5/95

AMERICAN STANDARDS TESTING BUREAU, INC.

ASTB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1916 with

a staff of 250.

ADDRESS: 40 Water Street, New York, NY 10004

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

212-943-3160

212-825-2250

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

ASTB provides technical engineering services to industry,

government and the professions worldwide. Services include

contract testing and R&D, produce certification and engineering

consulting.

1916.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Certifier.

Use ASTM, ANSI, UL, ISO, NFPA standards and MIL SPECS as well as others. Also develops custom protocols for clients.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

Not available.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS certified:

Not available.

Not available.

B-53
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

Not available.

B-54
Received: 11/95

acronym:

AOAC RESEARCH INSTITUTE

AOAC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1992 with a membership of

one and a staff of one.

address: 481 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

301-924-7090

301-924-7089

A0ACRI@A0AC.ORG

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: Evaluation and certification of analytical test kits.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1992.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: Determined by sponsors.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Analytical test kits.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

20.

B-55
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: List of Performance Tested Kits (AOAC monthly publication The

Referee).

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine; USDA-Food Safety and

Inspection Service (FSIS); USDA-Federal Grain Inspection Service

(FGIS).

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-56
Received: 6/95

BIND DOUGLAS RH T17-M

. 2iai

ACRONYM:

APA - THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION

APA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Trade association founded in 1933 with a membership of 52 member

companies and 122 manufacturing plants and a staff of 176.

P.O. Box 11700, 7011 So. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98411-0700

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX number:

206-565-6600

206-565-7265

327430 AMPLY TAG

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Tacoma, WA; Shreveport, LA; Atlanta, GA; Eugene, OR; Duluth,

MN.

PURPOSE: To conduct trade promotion activities including cooperative

advertising and publicity; to develop a statistical service of interest to

the industry; to engage in research and product

certification/validation; to own and register trademarks and also

license them for use by its members; to conduct other activities to

promote the interests of the industry. Douglas Fir Plywood

Association and APA members must meet the association's quality

standards in order to use APA trademark.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1938.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

Product Standard PS 1-95, PS 2-93 (available from NIST) and APA

Performance Rated Panels PRP-108, ANSI/AITC A190.1 GWLAM

(Glued Wood Laminate).

B-57
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Operates two quality assurance programs. Random audit program

requires inspection 3-5 times per week by APA staff. Certified

inspector program requires intensive training of a mill employee

who serves as the in-plant inspector with APA audit inspections

being conducted at least once per week.

o Authorizes use of APA registered trademarks to identify products

inspected and tested under certification/validation program.

o Has a dispute resolution procedure for buyers and producers.

0 Approves new glue applications and adhesives for plywood, OSB

(Oriented Strand Board) and GWLAM.

o Publishes product directories and use manuals.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on size of production.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Industrial and construction plywood, waferboard, oriented strand

board, structural particleboard, laminated veneer lumber (LVR),

glued laminated timber, Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL) and I-joists.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Approximately 135.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "APA Directory" available free upon request.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Grading Policies," "Qualification Procedures for Trademarking

Privileges," "Adhesive Policy," "Trademark License Agreement,"

and "American Plywood Association Quality Assurance Program"

are available upon request.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

The National Model Building Codes (ICBO, BOCA, and SBCCI)

and HUD.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements:

Standards Council of Canada, NIST-NVLAP, Japan's Ministry of

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) as an FTO (Factory

Testing Organization/Company for JAS mark).

Not available.

B-58
acronym:

Received: 5/95

APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORIES

ARL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1949.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

TELEX number:

5371 N.W. 161 St., Miami, FL 33014

305-624-4800

305-624-3652

293659 ARLFLUR

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Miami, Florida.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To provide safety and performance testing and product certification

for consumer and commercial products.

1960.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Does not develop standards. Uses UL, ANSI, ASTM, and other

recognized standards.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Individually determined.

B-59
Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and accessories, factory

made air ducts and connectors, electrical lighting fixtures, central

cooling air-conditioners, room air conditioners, flammable liquid

dispensing equipment, fire door assemblies, elevator doors, electrical

central air-heating equipment, halon fire extinguishers, gas and

electric household appliances, commercial cooking appliances,

commercial dry-cleaning equipment, dehumidifiers, electric aquarium

equipment, electric boiler heating equipment, electric coin-operated

clothes washing equipment, electric heating appliances, electric home

laundry equipment, electric motor-operated appliances, electric

motors,k electric panelboards, electric power conservation devices,

electric signs, electric time- indicating and -recording devices, energy

management equipment and accessories, fan coil units and room fac

heater units, heat pump pool and spa heaters, heat pump water

heaters, heat pumps, household dishwashers, household electric fans,

ice makers and dispensers, indirect hot water storage heaters,

industrial control equipment, kitchen and vanity cabinets, liquid fuelfired portable space heating equipment, medical and dental

equipment, motor control centers, motor-operated air compressors,

vacuum pumps and painting equipment, motor-operated water

pumps, personal hygiene and health care appliances, power outlets,

power ventilators, radio receivers, audio systems and accessories,

residential gas detectors, roof covering materials, sanitary fixtures

and equipment, swimming pool pumps, filters and chlorinators,

temperature-indicating and regulating equipment, transformers (class

2 and 4), transient voltage surge suppressors, underwater light

fixtures, water circulating radiant heating equipment, water

conditioners and accessories, watt hour meters, x-ray equipment and

accessories.

Varies by product, although ARL is the second largest listing and

labeling agency in the United States.

"ARL Listed Products Directory" is available upon request.

"You No Longer Need to Use UL for Product Certification," "ARL -

Corporate Brochure," "Your Product's Passport to the U.S.A.," etc.

Yes.

Authorized by Japan to inspect electronics and electrical appliances

and medical equipment factories in the United States for purposes of

applying the T-mark to products. Recognized by CABO and various

official building organizations, ASTM, and NFPA. Also by HUD,

TVA, and all states which have formal recognition programs.

B-60
Received: 1 1/95

APPLIED TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.

ACRONYM: ATS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1967 with

a staff of 80.

ADDRESS: 1190 Atlanta Industrial Drive, Marietta, GA 30066

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

770-423-1400

770-514-3299

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide independent, no bias inspection, testing, and engineering

services to all industries.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Certifier.

o Contract out some product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM, Mil-STD, ASM, AWS, NCSL, ASQC, CFR, ASNT.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Product type testing.

Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Automotive and aerospace parts, ladders, paints and coatings, raw

material.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

B-61
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

None.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Compet

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-62
Received: 6/95

acronym:

ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE

AWI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1953 with a membership of 2,000 and

a staff of five.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

13924 Braddock Road, Suite 100, Centerville, VA 22020-1910

703-222-1100

703-222-2499

76665.737(Compuserve) or GHEUER@CAPACCESS.ORG

Not available.

PURPOSE: To serve as the authoritative source for the advancement of

architectural woodwork through education, standards, certification

and marketing, while promoting integrity, quality and value.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: January 1995.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Architectural Woodwork Institute Quality Standards (latest edition).

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspection.

o Provides site inspections and reports.

o Requires written examination.

o Requires letters of reference (10).

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all. English speaking at this time.

B-63
COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS certified: Lumber, plywood, particleboard, trim, casework, flush paneling, high

pressure laminate paneling, stile and rail paneling, closet and storage

shelving, miscellaneous ornamental items, stairwork, handrails,

exterior wood frames, wood sashes, screens, blinds, shutters,

architectural flush doors, stile and rail doors, prefmished interior

wood products.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Steadily growing.

product directories: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Architectural Woodwork: Quality Standards, Guide Specifications

and Quality Certification Program" available upon request.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Working with GSA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Naval

Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFEC).

Foreign agency

Recognition:

No.

Other program

arrangements

No.

B-64
Received: 6/95

AKT V

CBIAmTf" MATEMAU INtmcnX

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ART & CREATIVE MATERIALS INSTITUTE, INC., THE

ACM

Founded in 1936 with a membership of 182.

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

100 Boylston Street, Suite 1050, Boston, MA 02116

617-426-6400

617-426-6639

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide leadership, guidance, and education to individual

organizations and society in general to achieve greater participation

in art and craft-related activities.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1940.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Sponsor certification program.

ASTM D4236, ANSI Z356.1-.5, ASTM D4302.

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

0 Requires toxicological evaluation of complete formula. Product

or ingredients testing as required by toxicologist; product testing

for compliance to quality standards.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS certified: Art and creative materials.

B-65
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-66
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

ASSOCIATED ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC.

AAL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1924 with

a staff of 30.

ADDRESS: 141 East 44th Street, Suite 404, New York, NY 10017

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

212-682-2544

212-682-1940

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To conduct testing/analysis of foods, waters, beverages, chemicals,

pharmaceuticals for individuals, industry and governments.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

certification

functions(s):

o Program administrator (for some products) and certifier,

o Contract out some product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: NYC Dept. of Health, EPA, NYC Bureau of Environmental

Investigations.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing.

0 Evaluates quality systems,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Foods, drinking water, waste water, pharmaceuticals, swimming pool

water.

B-67
NUMBER OF Not available.

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

program New York State (NYS) Dept. of Health.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Proficiency testing/NYS Dept. of Health.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-68
Received:

Not Available

acronym:

ASSOCIATED LABORATORIES, INC., THE

ALI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Founded in 1960 as an independent engineering testing laboratory

and third-party certification program administrator.

P.O. Box 15705, 1323 Wall Street, Dallas, TX 75215

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

214-565-0593

214-565-1094

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Dallas, Texas.

purpose: Not available.

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

1966 (sealed insulating glass), 1962 (aluminum doors and windows),

1982 (vinyl windows), 1966 (wood windows), 1975 (carpets), 1976

(manufactured housing windows and doors).

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses AAMA/ANSI standards available from AAMA or ANSI,

ASTM standards available from ASTM, NWMA/ANSI standards

available from NWMA or ANSI, and HUD standards available from

HUD or GPO.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Provides accreditation of manufacturer's laboratories for quality

control testing.

o Provides accreditation of commercial laboratories to conduct

required initial and periodic testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

B-69
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Aluminum, wood and vinyl windows and doors; carpets; sealed

insulating glass; manufactured housing windows and doors.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Aluminum windows and sliding doors (195 manufacturing facilities

and 14 laboratories), vinyl windows (22 manufacturing facilities and

14 laboratories), carpets (15 manufacturing facilities), sealed

insulating glass (188 manufacturers and 5 laboratories), manufactured

housing windows and doors (48 manufacturing facilities and 14

laboratories).

PRODUCT directories: "Fenestration Products - Windows and Door Sealed Insulating Glass"

and "ALI Carpet Certified Product Directory."

program

documentation

available:

ALI Certification Program for Wood Windows," "ALI Certification

Program for Carpets," and "ALI Certification Program for Sealed

Insulating Glass."

program conformance

(references):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Programs are accredited by ANSI.

Conducts aluminum window and door and manufactured housing

window and door programs in cooperation with HUD and AAMA,

and its wood window and carpet programs in cooperation with HUD.

Sealed insulating glass program is recognized by SIGMA.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-70
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS

AHAM

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1966 with a membership of 100 and a

staff of 23.

address: 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

312-984-5800

312-984-5823

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

ETL in Cortland, NY.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To represent the industry to the government and consumers; to

provide market research and reporting of industry statistics; to

develop standards and conduct certification programs; to conduct

consumer education and handle consumer complaints; to assist

appliance manufacturers conduct business in the world market.

Room Air-Conditioner, Refrigerator-Freezer, and Dehumidifler

Programs were adopted when AHAM was formed in 1966.

Humidifier Program initiated in 1972. Room Air Cleaner Program

initiated in 1985.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program sponsor.

STANDARDS USED: ANSI/AHAM standards available from AHAM or ANSI.

DOE, UL, ASHRAE, and ANSI standards.

Also uses

B-71
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

O

o

o

o

o

o

o

Requires manufacturer's self-certification (declaration) that

products meet AHAM standard.

Requires verification of self-certification through testing of a fixed

percentage of models by independent Laboratory.

Has labeling requirements for all. Requires an initial review of the manufacturers testing facilities

and quality control procedures by independent laboratory.

Requires that if a challenge test, which is performed by a competing licensee, indicates that the licensee's product does not

conform, that the product in question be retested by independent

laboratory and appropriate action taken if nonconformance is

substantiated.

Each program provides for testing of a second sample in a case where the initial finding of non-compliance is based on a single

sample test. Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on size of production.

PRODUCTS certified: Room air-conditioners, refrigerator-freezers, dehumidifiers,

humidifiers, room air cleaners.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Dehumidifiers (7), refrigerator-freezers (13), humidifiers (5), room

air-conditioners (15), room air cleaners (14).

PRODUCT directories: Directories are available for each certified product for a fee.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Procedural Guides are available free for each product from AHAM.

B-72
acronym:

Received: 1 1/95

AUTOMATED TEST LABS, INC.

ATL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Independent test lab/inspection/giading agency founded in 1983 with

a staff of eight.

4850 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

215-331-3530

215-335-9063

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To serve as an independent test lab.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Certifier.

o Joint venture with MET Laboratories which conduct NRTL Safety

Tests.

ASHRAE, ARI, ASME, ISTA, and others.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products for product research &

development.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: HVAC.

B-73
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM Not available.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM I STA for package testing only.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local None.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program None.

arrangements

B-74
acronym:

Received: 7/95

AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE, INC.

ALI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1945 with a membership of 16 and a

staff of two.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 33116, Indialantic, FL 32903-3116

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

407-722-9993

407-722-9931

PURPOSE: Promote the interests of the automotive life manufacturing industry

in manufacturing, sales promotion, engineering, and with problems

connected with the industry and to disseminate factual information

and raise the standards of efficiency of methods and practices in the

industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: August 1989 with UL; February 1993 with ETL.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection, factory inspections,

quality system evaluations.

ANSI/ALI B 153. 1-1990; ANSI/UL 73; ANSI/UL 508; other

electrical standards as may apply to changing product configurations.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o ETL Labs, is both the administrator and the third-party provider

for the "ALI/ETL Automotive Lift Certification Program".

B-75
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

To all.

o Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs,

o Testing costs are model specific and are solely determined by

ETL based on time and difficulty of testing.

Lifting devices designed to raise and stably support automotive

vehicles free of the ground. Lifting capacities range from 5,000

pounds to over 150,000 pounds employing hydro-mechanical and/or

electro-mechanical features.

16 companies market at least one certified lift model.

"Directory of Certified Lifts" - ALI/ETL Automotive Lift

Certification Program.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

No.

Accepted by inspectors in many states. We currently have MOU

with recognized source (ETL), but there is no Federal or State

recognition mandated. It is anticipated in several states.

Listed products are accepted by various authorities, but not

mandated; e.g., Canada.

Single page descriptive sheet free; Program Procedural Guide and

PSTR (Product Safety Test Requirements) Package ($1,000).

B-76
Received: 7/95

acronym;

AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS EQUIPMENT

COMPLIANCE AGENCY, INC.

AMECA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Third party corporation founded in 1994 with a staff of four.

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005

202-898-0145

202-898-0148

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To serve as an agent for states and provinces by providing an

equipment compliance program to industry, states and federal

government agencies. To provide services previously provided by

AAMVA.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: AAMVA program begun in 1967. AMECA program begun in 1994.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

FMVSS, ANSI, SAE, VESC, GSA, ASTM, BMC, ASAE, NY/

CPSC, MO-AHK-80, KKK-A-1822C, NACM, WAC, CSA, CAC.

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic laboratory inspections.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: 70 products.

B-77
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

80 laboratories.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Handbook listing currently valid Notices of Compliance. Listing of

Plastics acceptable for use for lighting.

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

State and provincial members.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Acts as "Agent" for state and provincial governments by providing

an equipment compliance program. AMECA is recognized by the

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and w^orks in

cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA).

Several foreign government national laboratories have been

accredited by AMECA. The countries of Italy, Venezuela, Columbia

require the AMECA Notice of Compliance for import and export of

certain parts.

Not available.

B-78
acronym:

Received: 7/95

BAKING INDUSTRY SANITATION STANDARDS

COMMITTEE

BISSC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1 949 with a membership of 200 and a

staff of five.

ADDRESS: 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

312-644-6610

312-321-6869

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

None.

PURPOSE: To develop, publish, and promote the use of voluntary sanitation

standards covering the design and construction of machinery and

equipment used in the baking industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1966.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: BISSC standards as well as ANSI and NFPA standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Requires manufacturer's self-certification (declaration).

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Baking equipment and machinery covered by BISSC standards.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

200 firms.

B-79
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: A list of Certified equipment manufacturers is available free upon

request.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

BISSC 1994 Revised Standards (next edition 1998). BISSC Lists of

Registered and Authorized Companies.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-80
Received: 12/95

Not Available

acronym:

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY-DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL

STUDIES

BAYLOR

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1845 with a staff of 10-15.

address: P.O. Box 97266, Waco, TX 76798-7266

PHONE number:

FAX number:

817-755-3405

817-755-3409

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To conduct a testing and certification program for evaluating the

performance of on-site aerobic treatment plants.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1987.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: National Sanitation Foundation Standard 40.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Requires initial and follow-up inspections at distributors.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: On-site aerobic treatment plants.

B-81
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Five firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Annual listing of aerobic treatment plants approved by Baylor

University Testing & Certification Program.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Has applied to ANSI for accreditation.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-82
ACRONYM:

Received: 11/95

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, INC.

BSI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1905 with a staff of over

2000.

address: 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1350, Vienna, VA 22182

PHONE number:

FAX number:

703-760-7828

703-761-2770

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To promote quality and the use of standards.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1979.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Over 400 British and European standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of CE Mark.

o Authorizes use of a mark ("Kitemark" for products),

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Not available.

B-83
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Over 30,000 Registration Certificates issued.

PRODUCT directories: "BSI Register of Licenses" published once a year plus quarterly

updates.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

UKAS, RVA, (formerly NACCB and RVC), and INMETRO-Brazil.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Co-registration and Agency Agreements; registrar for QS-9000 and

ISO DIS 1400; VBS 7750.

B-84
acronym:

nature of

organization:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Received: 10/95

BUILDERS HARDWARE MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION, INC.

BHMA

Trade association founded in 1925 with a membership of 64.

355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017

212-661-4261

212-370-9047

ETL in Cortland, NY and Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook,

IL.

To provide statistical services; to conduct a standardization program;

to offer educational services; and to administer third party

certification programs.

Not available.

Administer certification program.

ANSI/BHMA A156.2, .3, .4, .5, .13, .15, .18, .23, and .24.

0 Develops standards to test new products.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Approves testing laboratories.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Publishes directories of certified products.

To all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Locks and lock trim, door closers, exit devices, electromagnetic

locks and delayed egress locks.

B-85
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Locks and latches (15), Door Closers (8), Exit Devices (12),

Electromagnetic Locks (5), Delayed Egress Locks (5).

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Directories of certified locks and latches, certified door closers,

certified exit devices, and electromagnetic and delayed egress locks

available from BHMA for a fee.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Certification Program Operational Manuals 102, 103, 106, and 107

available from BHMA for a fee.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

DOD, GSA, Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

CGSB.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-86
Received: 5/95

TM

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORSEVALUATION SERVICES, INC.

BOCA-ES

Not-for-profit organization and evaluation service founded in 1950

with a membership of six and a staff of eight.

4051 W. Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478

708-799-2305

708-799-0310

Not available.

To provide reports on the compliance of building construction

products with the BOCA National Codes.

1989.

Certification program administer and certifier.

All standards referenced in the BOCA National Codes.

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Building construction products.

200 firms.

PRODUCT directories: National Product Evaluation Quarterly.

B-87
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Procedures Manual for the BOCA Evaluation Services" is available

free from BOCA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-88
acronym:

Received: 6/95

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINDOW

MANUFACTURERS

CAWM

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1983 with a membership of 101 £ind a

staff of five.

ADDRESS: 2080-A North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

714-835-2296

714-835-2621

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To promote the value of the products in the industry; cooperate with

governmental agencies in the development and enforcement of

standards and regulations; and conduct educational seminars on

industry issues.

1986.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

ANSI/AAMA 101-93; ANSI/NWWDA I.S. 2-93; CMBSO 1-79;

ASTM E774; NFRC 100-91.

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires periodic factory inspections,

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s qualit>' system,

o Approves testing laboratories,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure,

o Controls use of certification labels,

o Administers NFRC thermal rating program for fenestration

products.

B-89
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule plus cost of labels used.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Fenestration products, i.e., windows, glazed doors, skylights,

window-wall systems.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

43 firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: 'Certified Fenestration Products Directory" published semi-annually.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

NFRC.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and

California Energy Commission (CEC).

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Serves manufacturers of fenestration products in the United States,

Canada and Mexico.

B-90
acronym:

Received: 5/95

CALIFORNIA LUMBER INSPECTION SERVICE

CLIS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Founded in 1957 with a membership of 143 and a staff of eight.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

P.O. Box 6989, San Jose, CA 95125

408-241-2960

408-246-5415

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

San Jose, CA.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To maintain wood product industrial standards.

1957.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses PS 20-80 available from ALSC. Also uses the Uniform

Building Code (UBC) and the standards of the American Wood

Preservers Association.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Requires initial evaluations of mfr.'s quality system,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Fixed fee schedule.

Lumber, laminated timber, pressure treated wood, roof trusses using

metal connector plates, machine stress rated lumber, in-factory

prefabricated construction.

B-91
number of 112.

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

program Not available.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-92
acronym:

Received: 1/96

CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION

CSA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1919 with a membership of 8,000.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

41 D Amherst, Suite 220, Nashua, NH 03063

416-74702014

416-747-4234

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Etobicoke (Toronto), Ontario and offices across North America as well as a network of partners around the world.

To develop consensus standards in the areas of safety, quality and

performance.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Administer certification program.

CSA/IEC Standards 65 and 335.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Approves testing laboratories,

o Evaluates quality systems,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

Not available.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Not available.

Consumer electrical products such as appliances and home

entertainment equipment, electromedical devices.

B-93
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

CSA Certification News.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

U.S. Department of Labor/Occupational Safety & Health

Administration's (OSHA) National Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

International Electrotechnical Commission (lEC).

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Test results are accepted in 3 1 member countries around the world,

including those in Western and Eastern Europe and the Far East.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-94
acronym:

Received: 11/95

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE

CISPI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1949 with a membership of six and a

staff of seven.

ADDRESS: 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 419, Chattanooga, TN 37421

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

615-892-0137

615-892-0817

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To develop product standards for interchangeability and product

promotion.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1949.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM and CISPI.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product testing/inspection.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: Free to members.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Cast iron soil pipe and fittings.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Seven firms.

B-95
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-96
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

CEDAR SHAKE AND SHINGLE BUREAU

(FORMERLY RED CEDAR SHAKE AND SHINGLE

BUREAU)

CSSB

nature of

organization:

Founded in 1915.

address: 515-1 16th Avenue, N.E., Suite 275, Bellevue, WA 98004

PHONE number:

FAX number:

206-453-1323

206-455-1314

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To engage in and audit third party inspection services and provide

trade promotion for member mills which manufacture shakes and

shingles. To monitor and participate in standards development on

behalf of the industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1915.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

The three model building codes (SBCCI, UBC and BOCA), CABO,

and CSA list grading criteria and applications based on the grading

rules of the Bureau. The Bureau is referenced by name.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires periodic unannounced inspections and evaluations of

members' mills grading policies and quality systems.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

B-97
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Shingles, shakes.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Membership Directory and Buyers Guide.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Red Cedar Shingle and Shake Design and Application Manual for

New Roof Construction" and other publications and videos are

available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-98
acronym:

Received: 5/95

CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY

ASSOCIATION

CTIA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1984 with a membership of 650 and a

staff of 70.

address: 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036

PHONE number:

FAX number:

202-785-0081

202-785-0721

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To serve as the national organization of the wireless communications

industry - representing both wireless carriers and manufacturers.

certification started: 1991.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

0 Administer certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspections.

EIA/TIA 1196, IS553, IS54B, IS55A, IEEE Standards 661, 269,

329B; CCITT Recommendations, plus others.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Wireless subscriber stations (e.g., cellular phones); mobile antennas.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

12-15 manufacturers.

B-99
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: CTIA Certified Cellular Mobile Stations.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Currently certifies AMPS and dual mode AMPS/NAMPS and

AMPS/TDMA phones plus antennas; developing test plans for GSM

and CDMA phones.

B-lOO
AUTOMOTIVE

FARTS

acronym:

Received: 6/95

CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION

CAPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1987.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER

1518 K Street, NW, Suite 306, Washington, DC 20005

202-737-2212

202-737-2214

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Uses Entela Labs, Inc. in Michigan.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To serve as a nonprofit standard setting organization whose purpose

is to ensure the quality of automobile crash repair parts.

1987.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Administer certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection, factory inspections,

and quality system evaluations.

Uses CAPA standards 101, and 201-204.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requries initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To members only.

Initial licensing fee plus fee based on seal sales.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: car crash parts, plastic and metal.

B-101
number of

factories/firms

certified:

27.

product directories: "Directory of High Quality Certified Auto Parts" is published three

times a year.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

CAPA Procedural Manual and CAPA Standards 101, 201, and 204

are available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Conforms with ANSI Procedure for Third Party Certification

Programs Z34.1 - 1993.

Program

Accreditation:

None.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

New York State Insurance Commission.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-102
acronym:

nature of

organization:

Received: 11/95

CERTIFIED BALLAST MANUFACTURERS

CBM

Not-for-profit organization and trade association founded in 1949.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

1422 Euclid Avenue, No. 402, Cleveland, OH 44115

216-241-0711

216-241-0713

CERTBAL@ADL.COM

ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc. in Cortland, NY.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To conduct a certification program requiring independent laboratory

testing and certification and to promote quality performance in

fluorescent lighting.

1949.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Administer certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection and quality system

evaluations.

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

ANSI C 82.1, C82.ll, C82.2, C82.3, C78.1, C78.2, C78.3,

ANSI/UL 935, NFPA 70.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

B-103
COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule. Fees are related to sales volume with minimum

fee established.

PRODUCTS certified: Fluorescent lamp ballasts.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Eight and growing.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Directory of CBM Listed Ballasts" published monthly.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Facts about Ballasts for Fluorescent Lamps It Will Pay You to

Know" available free from CBM. Also Procedural Guide BIO,

available to interested manufacturers.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-104
Received: 1

CERlrtFIED

Sg^WeORATORIES, inc.

ACRONYM:

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

CERTIFIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

(OF GEORGIA)

CTL/GA

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency.

P.O. Box 2041, 1105 Riverbend Drive, Dalton, GA 30722-2041

706-226-1400

706-226-6118

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Dalton, GA.

To provide an independent source of testing and evaluation to

determine the quality, safety and performance of products and to

verify that such products conform to specifications.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

ASTM, AATCC, HUD, CPSC.

o Requires product type testing,

o Issues certificates of approval.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Certificates (Reports) on Conformance published as requested.

B-105
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO Guide 2: 1991 General Terms and Their Definitions

Concerning Standardization and Related Activities.

ISO Guide 7: 1982 Requirements for Standards Suitable for Product

Certification.

ISO Guide 16: 1978 Code of Principles on Third party Certification

Systems and Related Standards.

ISO Guide 23: 1982 Methods of Indicating Conformity With

Standards for Third party Certification Systems.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for A Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO Guide 44: 1985 General Rules for ISO Or lEC International

Third party Certification Schemes for Products.

ISO/CASCO 228 (Rev. 2) General Requirements for Bodies

Operating Product Certification Systems (Revision of ISO/IEC Guide

40).

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

HUD. Laboratory accredited by NVLAP.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

HUD and numerous individual states and local governments.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-106
acronym:

Received: 11/95

CHICAGO RABBINICAL COUNCIL

CRC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Founded in 1939 with a membership of 90 and a staff of seven.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

3525 W. Peterson Avenue, Suite 315, Chicago, IL 60659

312-588-1600

312-588-2141

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide kosher food certification, Ecclesiastical Court and

Rabbinical Services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1939.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Kosher Laws.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Develops ingredient lists,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Varies based on formula.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Food and food additives.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

2000.

B-107
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Directory of Kosher Products and Services published yearly.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

Not available.

No.

Not applicable.

Not available.

Chief Rabbinate, State of Israel.

None.

B-108
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

CKC LABORATORIES, INC.

CKC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1973 with

a staff of 50.

address: 5473A Clouds Rest Road, Mariposa, CA 95338

PHONE number:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

209-966-5240

209-742-6133

CKCLABS@IMS.MARIPOSA,CA.US

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide electro-magnetic design consultation and certification

testing.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1978.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: FCC Part 15.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or by quotation.

PRODUCTS certified: Micro-processor based electronics.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Thousands.

product directories: None.

B-109
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

None.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

DAATECH/DAR of Germany (EN45001). All states approved

(listed) by FCC (USA).

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

FCC.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

DATECH (DAR) of Germany.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-110
acronym:

Received: 5/95

COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION LABORATORY

CCL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1971 with

a staff of 25.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

1940 West Alexander Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

801-972-6146

801-972-8432

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide independent testing and evaluation to safety standards,

EMC standards, and telecom standards; to issue safety listing mark;

and perform factory inspections.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Sponsor program.

0 Conduct some work directly and some under contract.

UL 1459, UL 1950.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: PBX systems, key systems, paging equipment, cordless phones,

telephones, answering machines, modems, channel service

equipment.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

45.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: CCL Listed Products Directory published quarterly.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO Guide 2: 1991 General Terms and Their Definitions

Concerning Standardization and Related Activities.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements For the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline For Corrective Action to be Taken

By A Certification Body In the Event of Misuse of Its Mark of

Conformity.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules For A Model Third Party

Certification System For Products - Scheduled For Revision.

ISO Guide 39: 1988 General Requirements For the Acceptance of

Inspection Bodies.

ISO Guide 40: 1986 General Requirements For the Acceptance of

Certification Bodies - Currently Under Revision, See Below.

ISO Guide 56: 1989 An Approach to the Review By A Certification

Body of Its Own Internal Quality System.

Program

Accreditation:

es.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

NVLAP and the U.S. Dept. of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health

Administration's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program, AUSTEL.

OSHA, City of Los Angeles, City of Chicago, State of Oregon.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Japanese Approval for Telecommunications Equipment (JATE),

Australia's AUSTEL, New Zealand's Telecom, Telecommunications

Authority of Singapore (TAS).

Not available.

B-112
Received: 8/95

ACRONYM:

COOKWARE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

CMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1922 with a membership of 21 and a

staff of one.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 531335, Mountain Brook, AL 35253-1335

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

205-802-7600

205-802-7610

E-MAIL NUMBER: HRUSHING@THE-MATRIX.COM

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To promote welfare of cookware industry and to improve its services

to the public.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1960.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Voluntary engineering standards of CMA ULI36 (Pressure cookers),

ASTM C738-72, BS4860, PT2; ANSI Z61. 1-1969.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Free to members or based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Cookware, bakeware, kitchenware.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

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PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Membership.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

NIST has recognized CMA's tolerances on volume and size.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-114
Received: 12/95

COOLING TOWER INSTITUTE

acronym: CTI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and professional/Technical society

founded in 1950 with a membership of 475 and a staff of three.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 73383, Houston, TX 77273

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

713-583-4087

713-537-1721

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Field testing and at customers facilities.

purpose: To improve technology, design, and performance of industrial

cooling towers.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1962.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ATC-105 Acceptance Test Code, STD-201 Certification and more.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product testing/inspection,

o Performs factory inspections.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Free to members.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Different lines of cooling towers.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Five cooling towers manufacturers.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Directory published annually.

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

Not available.

B-116
Received: 5/95

acronym:

CORPORATION FOR OPEN SYSTEMS, INTERNATIONAL

COS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 with a menibership of

65 and a staff of 60.

ADDRESS: 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 700, Fairfax, VA 22031

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

703-205-2700

703-846-8540

WUI6503157578MCIUW

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

COS facilities in VA.

PURPOSE: To provide an international vehicle for accelerating the introduction

of interoperable, multi-vendor products and services operating under

Open System Interconnection (OSI), Integrated Services Digital

Network (ISDN) and related international standards to assure acceptance of an open network architecture in world markets.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1989.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ISO/IEC Guides, ISO 9646, the ISO 9000 Series, CCITT and

lEC standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Requires product type and follow-up testing according to a set of

recognized conformance and interoperability tests.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Program currently suspended.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM NIST/NVLAP.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-118
acronym:

Received: 11/95

COUNCIL OF ORTHODOX RABBIS OF GREATER

DETROIT

COR

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1929 with a staff of five plus.

ADDRESS: 17071 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

810-559-5005

810-559-5202

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide kosher food certification, Ecclesiastical Court and

Rabbinical Services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1948.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Code of Jewish Law and Jewish Law Response.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Depends on situation and location.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Foods,

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

45.

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PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Voice of the VAAD published twice a year.

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

No.

Not available.

State Senate of Michigan.

Israeli Chief Rabbinate.

None.

B-120
Received: 11/95

DAVID LITTER LABORATORIES, INC.

acronym: D/L

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1932 with

a membership of 12 and a staff of 12.

116 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

212-777-4445

212-505-8419

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To test lead based paint encapsulant coatings.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1993.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator (in conjunction with State of Massachusetts)

and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Lead based paint encapsulants.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Seven.

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PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Massachusetts.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Massachusetts.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-122
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

DELSEN TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

DTL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1957 with

a staff of 26.

ADDRESS: 1024 Grand Central Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

818-247-4106

818-247-4537

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: Not available.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Various military and industrial specifications including IPC and

ASTM, ISO/IEC Guide 25.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Requires product testing/inspection.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs or fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Printed wiring boards, related materials, adhesives, advanced

composites.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: None.

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

program A2LA.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC)

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-124
acronym:

Received: 11/95

DETROIT TESTING LABORATORY, INC.

DTL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1903 with

a staff of 100.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 869, Warren, MI 48090-0869

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

810-754-9000

810-754-9045

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Michigan.

PURPOSE: To provide testing/inspection services, listing and labeling, and

certification program services for various industries covering

multiple disciplines.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Program 1 - 1981; Program 2 - 1978.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Certifier and (for some programs) program administrator.

Program 1 : High Chairs - ASTM F404; Play Yards - ASTM F406;

Carriages and Strollers - ASTM F833; Walkers - ASTM F977;

Gates, Enclosures - ASTM F1044; Hook-on Chairs - ASTM F1235;

Cribs - ASTM F966 and F1169.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program 2 : UL234 and FMVSS 302.

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires periodic audit of mfr.'s quality system.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or based on actual costs.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Program 1 : High chairs, play yards, carriages and strollers, walkers,

gates/enclosures, hook-on chairs, cribs.

Program 2 : Range hoods for RV vehicles (lighting only) and tentage

for RV.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Program 1 : over 30

Program 2 : one.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Program 2 : "DTL Listing/Labeling Programs.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Recognized in many states and registration is often a mandatory

requirement. Has applied to U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational

Safety & Health's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing

Laboratory (NRTL) Program.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Recognized in many Canadian provinces and registration is often a mandatory requirement.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-126
Received: 5/95

DRIED FRUIT ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

acronym: DFA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association and independent test lab/inspection/grading agency

founded in 1908 with a membership of 47.

address: P.O. Box 270A, Santa Clara, CA 95052

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

408-727-9302

408-970-3833

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Fresno, CA.

PURPOSE: To assist members to produce high quality dried fruit and tree nuts,

assuring buyers and consumers these products are processed under

the best conditions to assure quality.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1908.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Dried fruit and tree nut industry standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Requires factory inspections.

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Dried fruit and tree nuts.

B-127
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Approximately 70.

product directories: DFA of California Brochure published annually.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

California Department of Health Services, California Department of

Food & Agriculture.

Memorandum of Understanding since June 1994 with U.S. Food &

Drug Administration.

Not formally.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-128
Received: 5/95

Not Available ECOLAB, INC. PACKAGE TESTING SERVICES

acronym: PTS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1981 with

a staff of 10.

address: 940 Lone Oak Road, Eagan, MN 55121-2214

PHONE number:

FAX number:

612-452-1460

612-688-1638

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Eagan, MN.

PURPOSE: To provide paclcage testing and evaluation including development of

comprehensive test programs to predict product/package

performance. Certifies packages to industry, government, and

international standards.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1983.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Uses ASTM, ISTA, TAPPI, NMFC UFC, DOT standards contained

in CFR Title 49, IMO, IMDG Code and ICAO technical instructions.

o Requires follow-up product testing,

o Requires product type testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Packaging.

B-129
number of

factories/firms

certified:

One firm.

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

A brochure entitled "ECOLAB

available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Package Testing Services" is

B-130
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

EDUCATED SAFETY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF

EDUCATED DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT, INC.

ESS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading.

address: 521-E Uwarrie Ct., Raleigh, NC 27606

PHONE number:

FAX number:

919-821-7088

919-821-1939

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide product safety testing.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1993.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

0 Administer program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection and factory inspections.

STANDARDS USED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Electrical products.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

B-131
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM By OSHA as a contractor.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local By OSHA as a contractor.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency NCB as a contractor.

Recognition:

Other program CSA (Canada) as a contractor.

arrangements

B-132
acronym:

Received: 10/95

ELECTRO-TEST, INCORPORATED

ETI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1971 with

a staff of 211.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

1320 El Capitan Drive, Danville, CA 94526

510-824-0330

510-824-0333

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide independent, third party testing and field engineering

services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1995.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

UL 508.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

0 Approves testing laboratories,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

Not available.

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PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

ETI Listing Directory.

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational Safety & Health's (OSHA)

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program, NRC,

and Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC) for various MIL

specifications.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

OSHA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

CSA (Canada).

Other program

arrangements

CSA (Canada).

B-134
Received: 1/96

Not Available

acronym:

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS CERTIFICATION BOARD,

INC.

ECCB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 with a membership of

18 and a staff of two.

ADDRESS: c/o Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 1285 Walt Whitman Road,

Melville, NY 11747-3081

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

516-271-6200, ext. 22229

516-423-5657

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Underwriters Laboratories in Melville, NY.

PURPOSE: To facilitate international trade in electronic components of assessed

quality through the principle of reciprocity (between nations). As

U.S. National Authorized Institution, to manage U.S. participation in

lEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components (lECQ);

and to manage as the System Management Board the U.S. National

Electronic Components Quality Assessment System (NECQ).

CERTIFICATION STARTED: lECQ: 1982; NECQ: 1985.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator. EIA is U.S. National Standards Organization

for lECQ and Systems Standards Organization for NECQ.

Quality system standards (ISO 9001/9002 and ISO/IEC Guide 25),

and electronic component standards (lEC, lECQ, CECC, NECQ,

JEDEC, EIA, etc.)

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark and issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure,

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Audit testing (by Inspectorate) when necessary,

o In addition to approval of manufacturer's test labs and electronic

components, also approves distributors.

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AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

products certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Miscellaneous

To all under the lECQ program - each country manages one or more

geographical areas. To U.S. companies under the NECQ program.

o Fixed fee schedule (for dues to lECQ).

o Based on actual costs (Inspectorate evaluations).

Capacitors, picture tubes, photocouplers; and integrated circuits.

37 manufacturers (41 factories); 6 laboratories; and 1 distributor.

QC001005 - "Register of Firms, Products and Services Approved

Under the lECQ System, Including ISO 9000" published by lEC for

all countries semi-annually.

"The lECQ System," "Summary of Format and Content of lECQSystem Specification," "Joint the Quality Assessment System for

Electronic Components (lECQ)," "Guide for the Preparation of

Specification Using lECQ System Format," "lECQ Specification

Base."

ISO 9001 and ISO 9002(ANSI/ASQC Q9001 and Q 9002).

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Other guides used in formulation of the systems' rules and the

development of the ISO 9000 series of standards.

Yes.

lEC Council and the Policy Committee on Conformity Assessment

(being replaced by an lEC Conformity Assessment Board).

DOD has expressed interest in using lECQ for procurement

purposes. It is now studying the system's rules.

The European equivalent of lECQ is know as CECC and is being

merged with lECQ by a joint lECQ/CECC Committee. CECC is

used by various NATO agencies and European regulators of

telecommunications and other areas.

With CECC. (Note: The lECQ and the CECC systems are being

merged to promote mutual recognition. Each system is based on the

concept of mutual recognition.)

Other information available on the program are "lECQ Guide" and

"lECQ in Brief."

B-136
Received: 5/95

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ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE-SOUTHERN

MAINE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

acronym: ETLM-SMTC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1975 with a staff of four.

Fort Road, W.B. Tripp Building, South Portland, ME 04106

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

207-767-9631

207-767-9630

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To serve as a safety testing, listing and follow-up factory inspection

agency for manufacturers of heating appliances and related

equipment. Program allows these manufacturers to sell listed

appliances in the United States.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1977.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Develops its own standards and also uses UL, ANSI, AGA, and

CSA standards including UL127, 292A, 391, 726, 727, 731, 737,

896, 907, and 1482; ANSI/AGA Z21.ll, Z21.13, Z21.17, Z21.47,

and Z21.64 and CSA B140 and B366.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires initial product type and follow-up product testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Available by quotation.

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PRODUCTS certified: Wood, coal, oil, gas, electric and waste oil fired heating equipment

including: multi-fuels furnaces and boilers; solid fuels boilers and

furnaces; radiant room heaters, fireplace inserts; oil burning stoves;

gas boilers and furnaces; blower assemblies; heat reclaimers;

protective products; chimneys; fuels preheaters; etc.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

35 listed manufacturers.

product DIRECTORIES: ETLM-SMTC Product Listing Directory.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

ETLM Accreditation List is available from ETLM.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Recognized by ICBO and SBCCI and by states and local authorities

which have adopted these codes. Also recognized by Alberta,

Canada as an approved test laboratory for oil equipment tested to

required CSA test standards.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Recognitions include: Maine Oil & Solid Fuels Board;

Massachusetts State Building Code Commission; North Carolina

State Building Code Council; Ohio Board of Building Standards; as well as Fire Marshal's Offices from Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut,

Florida, Idaho, Illinois and Utah.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Recognized by Alberta, Canada as an approved Test Laboratory for

Oil Burning Equipment tested to the required C.S.A. Test Standards.

Other program

arrangements

This laboratory is a department of the Southern Maine Technical

College and an agency of the State of Maine.

B-138
acronym:

Received: 9/95

ENTELA INC.

ENTELA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1974 with

a staff of 125.

address: 3033 Madison, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49548

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

616-247-0515

616-247-7527

PURPOSE: To provide independent testing, engineering, product certification

and registration services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Varies by program - 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Z34.1, ISO/IEC Guide 25, ISO Guide 27, 28, 39, 43, 53, 56, 57, 58,

60; CASCO 226, 227, 228.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs or fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Electrical safety products, office fiimiture products, and automotive

parts.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

40.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Entela Inc. Directory of Certified Products.

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PROGRAM CONFORMANCE ANSI Z34.1: (1993) Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

(references): Processes and Services.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: (1990) General Requirements for the

Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: (1983) Guideline for Corrective Action to be Taken

by a Certification Body in the Event of Misuse of its Mark of

Conformity,

ISO Guide 28: (1982) General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO Guide 39: (1988) General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Inspection Bodies.

ISO Guide 43: (1984) Development and Operation of Laboratory

Proficiency Testing.

ISO Guide 44: (1985) General Rules for Iso or lEC International

Third-Party Certification Schemes for Products.

ISO Guide 53: (1988) An Approach to the Utilization of a

Supplier's Quality System in Third Party Certification.

ISO Guide 56: (1989) An Approach to the Review by a

Certification Body of its Own Internal Quality System.

ISO Guide 57: (1991) Guidelines for the Presentation of

Inspection Results.

ISO Guide 58: (1992) Calibration and Testing Laboratory

Accreditation Systems—General Requirements for Operation and

Recognition.

ISO Guide 60: (1994) Code of Good Practice for Conformity

Assessment.

ISO Guide 61 General Requirements for Certification or Registration

Body Assessment and Accreditation Systems.

ISO Guide 62 General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Assessment and Certification/Registration of Quality Systems.

Draft ISO Guide 65 General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Product Certification Systems.

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational Safety & Health

accredited by: Administration's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program.

Federal/State/Local OSHA, GSA, State and municipalities.

Gov't Recognition:

Other program

Arrangements In process.

B-140
acronym:

Received: 8/95

FACTORY MUTUAL RESEARCH CORPORATION

(SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS FM)

FMRC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1941.

address: 1511 Boston Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062

PHONE number:

FAX number:

617-762-4300

617-762-9375

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

Norwood, MA and West Glocester, RI.

PURPOSE: To minimize industrial property damage through research, standards

development, and product approval activities.

certification started: 1907.

certification

functions(s):

Program administrator.

standards used: Uses FMRC approval standards plus ANSI, ASME, ASTM, IEEE,

and other standards.

certification

activities:

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Automatic sprinkler systems, hydrants and hoses, fire pumps and

tanks, portable extinguishers, fixed extinguishing systems, flammable

liquid equipment, flammable gas equipment, fuel and combustion

controls, combustion safeguards, gas measuring instruments, oil

safety shutoff valves, gas safety shutoff valves, industrial trucks,

electrical equipment, hazardous location electrical equipment,

electrical signaling, household protection, building materials and

construction.

NUMBER OF Over 2,000.

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Approval Guide" and "Specification Testing Products Guide" are available for a fee from FMRC.

PROGRAM "Factory Mutual Approval Services" and "Approval Standards" are DOCUMENTATION available free from FMRC.

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational Safety & Health

Administration's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program. Also recognized by various government

jurisdictions at the federal, state, local, and international levels.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Has multiple agreements with international laboratories, member of

lEC&B scheme. ,

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-142
Received: 1 1/95

QFttzsimmons H8. ASSOCIATES, INC

acronym:

FITZSIMMONS, R.V. & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RVF

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1975 with

a membership of seven and a staff of seven.

1860 Arthur Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185

708-231-0680

708-231-0811

RVF5@A0L.COM

Not available.

purpose: To provide laboratory services for industrial quality control, problem

solving, environmental monitoring, and new product development.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1995.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

EPA analysis and performance standards.

o Requires product testing/inspection.

o Performs factory inspections.

o Conducts materials indentifications.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Many types.

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

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PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

ISO 9001 (ANSI/ASQC Q9001).

Not available.

Not available.

U.S. EPA.

Not available.

Not available.

B-144
Received: 12/95

acronym:

GAS APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

GAMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1935 with a membership of 215 and a

staff of 25.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9245, 1901 North Moore Street, Suite 1100, Arlington, VA

22209

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

703-525-9565

703-525-8159 or 703-525-0718

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

ETL Testing Laboratories in Cortland, NY and Redbud, IL.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

To represent its members before federal and state legislature and

regulatory bodies, voluntary standards writing committee, freight-rate

making bodies and consumer groups.

1982.

o Administers program.

o Contracts out product testing/inspection to ETL.

Uses DOE standards available from DOE, and ASHRAE standards

available from ASHRAE.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires periodic random product selection and testing by ETL.

o Requires self-certification by the manufacturer that he has tested

and rated product to the applicable efficiency standards,

o Requires retesting if another participant in the program has

evidence that the model was not correctly rated,

o Authorizes use of the GAMA symbol and publishes product

efficiency listings.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fees based on production.

B-145
PRODUCTS certified: Gas central furnaces; oil central furnaces; gas and oil boilers; gas,

electric, and oil water heaters; heat pump type water heaters; gasfired combination water heaters/space heaters; vented gas-fired room

heaters; floor furnaces and wall furnaces.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

42 furnace manufacturers and brand names;

24 boiler manufacturers and brand names;

38 water heater manufacturers and brand names; and

12 direct heating equipment manufacturers and brand names.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Consumers' Directory of Certified Efficiency Ratings for Residential

Heating and Water Heating Equipment" is available free to

participants and for a fee to the public from GAMA.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Program results accepted by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and the

Federal Trade Commission. Directory referenced by many states.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-146
Not Available

acronym:

Received: 8/95

GAYNES TESTING LABORATORIES LTD.

GIL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1947 with

a membership of 1 1 and a staff of eight.

ADDRESS: 1642 W. Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60612

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

312-421-5257

312-421-5337

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide independent testing, examination and evaluation services

on a commercial basis.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Primarily ASTM and ANSI, and international standards/codes.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Evaluates quality systems,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Packaging, packaging materials.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: Not available.

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

No.

Not applicable.

U.S. Dept. of Transportation

Not available.

Not available.

B-148
^Good Housekeeping^

PROHISES ^

acronym:

Received: 1/96

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE

GHI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Consumer product testing laboratories for Good Housekeeping

magazine, founded in 1885; Good Housekeeping Institute founded in

1901; with a staff of 45.

address: 959 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10019

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

212-649-2390

212-489-8139

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: In 1885 Good Housekeeping magazine began programs to provide its

readers with information designed (among other things) to create

what is now referred to as an informed consumer. The outgrowth of

these programs is the current practice of evaluating products and

advertising offered to the magazine against standards of good taste

and strict editorial judgment as described in the Good Housekeeping

Consumers' policy featured in each issue.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1910.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Not available.

The outgrowth of these programs is the present day subjection of

products and advertising offered to the magazine to standards of

good taste and strict editorial judgement.

o Offers a one-year limited warranty of refund or replacement

by the magazine on products the magazine accepts for advertising.

If a product is found to be defective within one year of purchase

and verified by the magazine, a refund or replacement is offered.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

Open to producers of consumer products wishing to advertise their

products in the magazine.

COST OF SERVICES: No fee is charged beyond the cost of advertising.

B-149
PRODUCTS certified: Consumer products - excluding insurance, realty, automotive and

camping vehicles, public transportation, travel facilities, catalogs and

merchandise portfolios, "Shopping by Mail" items, premiums,

advertisements for schools, hotels, summer camps and similar

organizations, prescription drugs, and institutional advertisements.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A description of the limited warranty program is published in each

issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine on page six.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

None.

Program

Accreditation:

None.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

None.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

Miscellaneous Only consumer magazine in the world offering consumers the

assurance of refund or replacement on products it accepts for

advertising and which are defective. Products may bear the Good

Housekeeping Seal of Approval.

B-150
Received: 6/95

acronym:

nature of

organization:

GREEN SEAL, INC.

GS

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 with a staff of 15.

ADDRESS: 1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC

20036

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

202-331-7337

202-331-7533

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To set standards for and certify environmentally preferable products;

to publish procurement guidelines and guides for envirormientally

preferable products; and to educate the public.

1990.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Administer program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection, factory inspections, and

quality system evaluations.

Sets their own standards for reduced environmental impact.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

B-151
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Water efficient fixtures, CFL's, re-refined engine oil, windows, air

conditioners, water heaters, printing & writing paper, newsprint,

copy paper.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Publishes standards - $10 each.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Green Seal uses the codes of practice and rules/requirements

applicable to the individual standard used.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

State of Washington and Oregon.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Green Seal is a member of the Global Ecolabling Network (GEN)

whose membership is predominantly government based ecolabeling

organizations around the world.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-152
Received: 8/95

H. C. NUTTING COMPANY

acronym:

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

HCN

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1921 with

a staff of 199.

P.O. Box C, 4120 Airport Road, Cincinnati, OH 45226

513-321-5816

513-321-0294

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To conduct construction material testing and provide geotechnical

and environmental engineering services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

0 Administer program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

o Perform factory inspections.

ASTM, ACI, others.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS certified: Construction materials, i.e., concrete, steel, masonry, wood, and

various others.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

B-153
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

NVLAP.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

INDOT, ODOT, KDOT, WVDOH, USCOE.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-154
Received: 5/95

HAMPTON ROADS TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

acronym: HRT

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1948 with

a staff of 14.

address: 611 Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA 23661

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

804-826-5310

804-827-1366

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To sample, inspect, and analyze: coal, coke, oil", water, wood, and

RDF.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM and ISO standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Requires product type testing.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or negotiated contract.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Coal, coke, oil, water, wood, RDF.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

B-155
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-156
Received: 1 1/95

Not Available

acronym:

HARDWOOD PLYWOOD AND VENEER ASSOCIATION

HPMA

nature of

organization:

Trade association founded in 1921 with a membership of 160 and a

staff of 12.

address: P.O. Box 2789, Reston, VA 22090-0789

phone number:

FAX number:

703-435-2900

703-435-2537

locations of

testing facilities:

Reston, VA.

purpose: To provide public relations, advertising, marketing, and technical

services to its members; to represent industry in legislative matters;

and to keep the industry informed on tariff and trade matters.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

certification

functions(s):

standards used:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses HPMA standards available from HPMA. Also ANSI, ASTM,

DOT, NIST, NWMA, FAR and NFPA standards.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Publishes approved product directories/member listings,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

0 Requires initial product testing and plant inspection for gluebond,

flamespread, structural and formaldehyde emissions.

o Requires periodic inspection and testing by HPMA personnel.

o Does some smoke and fire testing under contract.

0 Has a "formaldehyde Emission Property Inspection and Disclosure

Program."

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

B-157
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Cut-to-size hardwood plywood panels, laminated hardwood plywood

flooring, prefinished hardwood plywood panels, stock hardwood

plywood panels, hardwood plywood specialty items.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

37 mills.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Where to Buy Hardwood Plywood & Veneer" available free from

HPMA.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association Testing and

Inspection and Listed Product Manual - 1989" available from HPMA

for a fee. "HPMA Your Partner in Progress" available free from

HPMA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-158
Received: 1/96

acronym:

HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION & INSURANCE

COMPANY, THE

HSB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

PURPOSE:

Authorized inspection agency for various boiler and pressure vessel

codes and ISO 9000 Registrar founded in 1866 with a staff of 2,500

P.O. Box 5024, One State Street, Hartford, CT 06102-5024

860-722-5619 or 800-472-1866, Ext. 5619

860-722-5530

David_Spinelli@MCIMAIL.COM or 7333710@MCIMAIL.COM

To provide technical/professional services which contribute to the

safety, reliability and efficiency of plants/equipment.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Early 1900's.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

0 Sponsor certification program.

o Conduct product testing/inspection.

o Perform and contract out factory inspections.

0 Conduct and contract out quality system evaluations.

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; National Board of Boiler

and Pressure Vessel Inspection Code; ISO 9000; DOT 49 CFR 170

(Intermodal Containers); DOT 49 CFR 178 (AAA and AAAX High

Pressure Cylinders); DOT 49 CFR 180 (Cargo Tanks); American

Welding Society; American Petroleum Institute.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

O

o

o

oo

o

Requires product type and follow-up testing.

Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

Approves testing laboratories.

Authorizes use of mark and issues certificates of approval.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Available to all.

COST OF SERVICES: Individually determined dependent on length and type of services;

but could be based on an hourly rate or a fixed fee.

B-159
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Boilers, pressure vessels, piping and appurtenances, electrical and

mechanical machines have been approved for use worldwide.

Numerous manufacturers of equipment, materials and processes also

assessed for conformance to ISO 9000 requirements.

2000 plus ASME boiler and pressure vessel facilities; over 15 ISO

9000 firms.

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Directory of "ISO 9000 Registered Companies."

"Quality Assurance/Expediting Service," "Quality Assurance:

Expediting Service: Technical Services," and "Quality Assurance/

Expediting Service: A Better Track to Run On" available free.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

ASME for boiler and pressure vessel manufacturing; National Board

of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and federal and local

jurisdictions for in-service inspections of boilers and pressure

vessels; U.S. Department of Transportation for cylinder certifications

(DOT 49 CFR 170, 178) and Registered Inspectors (DOT 49 CFR

180); Registrar Accreditation Board for ISO 9000.

All 50 states, the District of Columbia and federal government

agencies that own and operate boiler and pressure vessels recognize

HSB with regard to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and

the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Code.

The ISO 9000 Services are recognized by all state and federal

government agencies that recognize and have adopted the ISO 9000

standards.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Miscellaneous

Most foreign governments recognize the services provided in

accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code;

likewise those foreign governments that have adopted the ISO 9000

standards also recognize HSB's ISO 9000 services.

Boiler and pressure vessel inspection MOUs or MRAs exist with:

Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and The Netherlands.

Other information is available via HSBs Home Page on the Internet or advertisements in Thomas' Register. For additional information,

please contact HSB via any of the methods described above.

B-160
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

HEAD PROTECTION RESEARCH LABORATORYUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

HPRL-USC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1981 with a staff of six.

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

927 West 35th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90089-00021

213-740-4037

213-740-8876

THOM@MIZAR.USCC.EDU

Not available.

purpose: To conduct research in head injury mechanisms and protective head

gear.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Require product testing/inspection.

ASTM 1446, 1447, 1163, FMVSS 218, CSA.

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires follow-up product testing.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Motorcycle, bicycle and related helmets.

Not available.

B-161
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

None.

Not available.

Not available.

Yes.

CSA.

DOT-NHTSA.

Canadian Standards Assn.

None.

B-162
Received: 11/95

HOME VENTILATING INSTITUTE, DIVISION OF AMCA

acronym: HVI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1955 with a membership of 24 and a

staff of two.

address: 30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

PHONE number:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

708-394-0150

708-253-0088

AMCA@delphi.com

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide voluntary self-regulation for the residential ventilation

industry. Also to provide product certified rating information to

builders, contractors, designers, and consumers.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1960.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses HVI standards. Also uses AMCA, ANSI, ASHRAE, and CSA

standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Develops standards to test new products

o Authorizes use of a mark

o Approves testing laboratories

o Requires product type testing

o Requires follow-up product testing

o Requires product listing by UL or other nationally recognized

safety testing laboratory,

o Offers a retesting procedure to resolve complaints made against a

product by other member companies,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Bath fans, ceihng/wall exhaust fans, exterior mount room ventilators,

range hoods, power-packs for range hoods, powered attic ventilators,

whole house ventilating fans, static ventilating devices, heat recovery

ventilators (air-to-air heat exchangers), inline fans, balanced

ventilators, down draft fans.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

33 companies.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Certified Home Ventilating Products Directory" available (single

copy only) free from HVI.

"Product Certification Procedure," "Verification Procedure," "Air

Flow Test Standard," and the "Home Ventilating Guide," are available for a fee from HVI.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not applicable.

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-164
Received: 11/95

HYDRONICS INSTITUTE, THE-DIVISION OF GAMA

(FORMERLY THE INSTITUTE OF BOILER AND

RADIATOR MANUFACTURERS)

acronym: HI or I=B=R

nature of

organization:

Trade association founded in 1915 with a membership of 58 and a

staff of five.

address: P.O. Box 218, 35 Russo Place, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

PHONE number:

FAX number:

908-464-8200

908-464-7818

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Berkeley Heights, NJ,

PURPOSE: To serve as a trade association for the boiler and radiator

manufacturers.

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

1940 - Manufacturer testing only - Boilers.

1952 - Radiators.

1977 - Institute testing - Boilers.

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses HI standards available from HI, Also uses DOE standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires follow-up product testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

o Publishes approved product directories.

o Boiler testing is done at the manufacturer's laboratory using

Institute instrumentation and Institute personnel. Radiation

testing is done at the I=B=R Laboratory in the HI building.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Steam boilers, hot water boilers, baseboard radiators, finned tube

radiators.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

45.

"Boiler Rating and Efficiencies, Jan. 1, 1989" and "I=B=R Ratings

for Baseboard Radiation and Finned Tube (Commercial) RadiationAug. 1, 1988" are available from HI for a fee.

o "Testing and Rating Standard for Heating Boilers" 5th Edition,

March 1986.

o "Testing and Rating Code for Baseboard Radiation" 6th Edition,

Feb. 1984.

o "I=B=R Testing and Rating Code for Finned Tube (Commercial)

Radiation" 4th Edition, July 1966.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

B-166
Received: 5/95

acronym:

INCHCAPE TESTING SERVICES/

ETL TESTING LABORATORIES, INC./

WARNOCK HERSEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LTD.

ITS/ETL/WH

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1896 with

a staff of 800.

ADDRESS: One Technology Drive, Andover, MA 01810

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

508-689-9353

508-689-9408

PURPOSE: To provide testing, inspection and product certification services

under the brand names of ETL Testing Laboratories, Wamock

Hersey, SEMKO, Intertek and Labtest. Also to provide quality

systems registrations.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Certification program sponsor and certifier,

o Contract out some factory inspections,

o Evaluate quality systems.

ANSI, ARI, ASTM, CSA, NFPA, NSF, UL and proprietary.

o Requires product type and follow-up product testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Fixed fee schedule.

HVAC, building materials, fire resistant products, appliances,

medical equipment, information technology equipment, consumer

products, industrial equipment, toys, textiles, telecom equipment.

5,000+.

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PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Directory of ETL Listed Products, Warnock Hersey Certification

Listings, Intertek Directory of Quality Registrations.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for

Products, Processes and Services.

ISO Guide 23: 1982 Methods of Indicating Conformity with

Standards for Third-Party Certification Systems.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline for Corrective Action to be Taken

by a Certification Body in the Event of Misuse of Its Mark of

Conformity.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO Guide 39: 1988 General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Inspection Bodies.

ISO Guide 44: 1985 General Rules for ISO or lEC International

Third-Party Certification Schemes for Products.

ISO Guide 48: 1986 Guidelines for Third-Party Assessment and

Registration of a Supplier's Quality System.

ISO Guide 53: 1988 An Approach to the Utilization of a

Supplier's Quality System in Third Party Certification.

ISO Guide 61 General Requirements for Certification or

Registration Body Assessment and Accreditation Systems.

ISO Guide 62 General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Assessment and Certification/Registration of Quality Systems.

Draft ISO Guide 65 General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Product Certification Systems.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health

Administration's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program, SCC, RAB, RVA, NES, NVLAP.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

OSHA, NVLAP, DOD, all states with formal recognition programs,

i.e., California, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

SCC, SWEDAC, NAMAS, HOKLAS.

B-168
Received: 11/95

Independent inden 4f Textile lexi

' Snvlce Inc

ACRONYM:

INDEPENDENT TEXTILE TESTING SERVICE, INC.

ITTS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1970 with

a staff of 1 1

.

address: P.O. Box 1948, 1503 Murray Avenue, Dalton, GA 30722-1948

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

706-278-3013

706-272-7057

www.ittslab@dalton. net

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To render independent test results for carpet and other textiles.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1970.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Require product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM, AATCC, FAA, GM, Federal Test Methods, NFPA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing.

0 Issues certificates of approval,

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Issues acceptance test results for federal and other programs.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Carpets, upholstery, fabric, leather, plastics, sheet flooring.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: None.

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PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

program NVLAP (NIST).

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Various states, HUD/FHA & GSA.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program None.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-170
acronym:

Received: 5/95

INDUSTRIAL TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

ITL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1923 with

a staff of 38.

ADDRESS: 2350 South 7th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

PHONE number:

FAX number:

314-771-7111

314-771-9573

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

St. Louis, MO.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To test analyze, measure, and evaluate materials and products, and to

provide consultation.

1970.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Not available.

Uses ASTM and ANSI standards which are available from ASTM

and ANSI. Also uses applicable federal standards.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Develops standards to test new products.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Lavatories, bathtubs, shower receptors and surrounds, wall and base

kitchen cabinets, structural adhesives.

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NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

35.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

A faculty resume brochure is available, though there is no specific

literature on the certification program.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Yes.

HUD, lAPMO, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA),

NVLAP, Plumbing and Drainage Institute (PDI).

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-172
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

INSULATED STEEL DOOR INSTITUTE

ISDI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Trade association founded in 1975 with a membership of seven and

a staff of two plus.

30200 Detroit Road, Cleveland, OH 44145-1967

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

TELEX NUMBER:

216-899-0010

216-892-1404

98-5559

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To promote the products of the industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Uses ISDI and ANSI standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Requires self-certification by the manufacturers of compliance to

applicable standards.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Free to members.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Insulated steel door systems.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

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PROGRAM Contact ISDI at the above address.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

program Not available.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

arrangements

B-174
Received: 7/95

INSULATING Gi-ASS

..ij....

. . M ! , CHRTIFICATION COUNOL

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

INSULATING GLASS CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

IGCC

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1980.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

Administrator, c/o ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc., Industrial Park,

Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045-0950

607-753-6711

607-756-9891

510-252-0792

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Architectural Testing, Inc. in York, PA and New Brighton, MN.

Inchcape Testing Services in Pittsburg, CA and Middleton, WI.

Spetz Testing Laboratory in Wickliff, OH; Performance Testing,

in Redmond, WA; Ortech Corporation in Mississauga, Ontario

Canada.

Jim

Inc.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To insure continuing product performance against specified standards

by periodic accelerated laboratory testing and unannounced plant

inspections.

1977.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator.

Uses ASTM specifications E774-92 & E773-88.

o Requires product type and follow-up product testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Accredits labs to conduct insulating glass testing under the

supervision of an approved administrator,

o Requires product retesting in the event of a substantiated

complaint by any source,

o Publishes approved product/manufacturer listings.

To all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Sealed insulating glass.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

77.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Certified Products Directory: Sealed Insulating Glass" available for a fee from IGCC and published semi-annually.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers (SIGMA) and the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-176
Received: 8/95

acronym:

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL SOFTWARE ASSOCIATION,

ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING SYSTEM

PROGRAM

IDSA/ESRB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1994 with a membership of 36 and a

staff of five.

ADDRESS: 919 18th Street, NW, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20006

PHONE number:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

202-833-4372

202-833-4431

IDSA@A0L.COM

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To serve the needs of interactive entertainment software publishers.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1994.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Sponsors certification program.

STANDARDS USED: Rating system for video and computer games administered by the

autonomous arm, the Entertainment Software Rating Board

212-759-0700.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Video and personal computer games.

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NUMBER OF Not available.

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories: None.

PROGRAM None.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM conformance Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not applicable,

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local None.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program None.

ARRANGEMENTS

i

B-178
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

INTERNATIONAL APPROVAL SERVICES, A JOINT

VENTURE OF A.G.A. LABORATORIES AND CGA

APPROVALS.

IAS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1925 with a staff of 250.

ADDRESS: 8501 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

216-524-4990

216-642-3463

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To assist industry in delivering safe products and quality services

through recognized and accredited product certification, inspection,

auditing and quality registration.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1925.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Program administrator and certifier.

o Contract out some product testing/inspection, factory inspections,

and quality system evaluations,

o Evaluate quality systems.

STANDARDS USED: ANSI, UL, ANSI/UL, ISO 9000, QS 9000, ISO 14000, AGA

Requirements, CGA Requirements.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

o Conducts initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Conducts initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

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COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

Gas appliances and related accessories, electric and oil appliances.

700.

"A.G.A. Directory of Certified Appliances and Accessories." "CGA

Directory of Certified Appliances and Accessories," and "AGA

Directory of Registered Quality Systems."

Not available.

Not available.

Yes.

By all U.S. and Canadian cities, states and provinces; ANSI, NRTL,

NES, ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI, CEC, lAPMO, ASTM, RVIA, MEA.

By all U.S. and Canadian cities, states and provinces.

GASTEC-The Netherlands; DVGW-Germany; British Standards

Institute (BSI)-UK, Australian Gas Association (AGA); DPGDenmark, ATG-France, Energiafelugyelet-Hungary, JGAIA-Japan,

Gaz du France-France.

Not available.

B-180
acronym:

Received: 11/95

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND

MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

lAPMO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1926 with a membership of 2,976 and a

staff of 23.

ADDRESS: 20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, CA 91789-2825

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

909-595-8449

909-594-3690

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available

PURPOSE: To publish the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC); Uniform Mechanical

Code (UMC); Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC); Uniform

Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTL); and related

directories to assist inspectors in achieving uniformity in plumbing

and mechanical inspections.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1938.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Program administrator.

0 Contract out product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: Uses all nationally recognized standards which are relevant to the

product. Examples: ASTM Al 12.19.2M-1990; ANSI Z124.2-1987;

ASSE 1020-1990; ASTM C564-93; CISPI 301-90; IGC-53-92.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

0 Approves testing laboratories.

o Requires product testing/inspection.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Requires evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

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AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Solar energy products, swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, mobile home

and recreational vehicle plumbing products, clothes washers,

dishwashers, ice makers, refrigerators, washer-dryers, waste

disposers, water conditioning tanks, water heating devices, water

purification systems, bathtubs, bidets, drinking fountains, faucets,

lavatories, medical dental units, service sinks, shampoo basins, sinks,

shower receptors, shower units, water closets, pipe, fittings, valves,

miscellaneous plumbing items, filters, chemical feeders, flowmeters,

pumps, aerators, septic tanks, ejectors, waste pumps, roof drains,

floor drains, caps, clamps, solder, solvent cement, piping straps,

hangers, back flow preventers, vacuum breakers, check valves,

regulators, trap primers, wall hydrants, etc.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

1,138.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Directory of Water Conserving Plumbing Products," "Directory of

Listed Plumbing Products," and a "Directory of Listed Plumbing

Products for Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicles," are

available from lampmo for a fee.

Application forms and procedures and a listing of approved testing

agencies are available free from lAPMO.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

ANSI.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

State of California.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

B-182
Received: 6/95

Not Available

acronym:

INTERNATIONAL CARGO GEAR BUREAU, INC.

INCARGEAR

nature of

organization:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1954.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

90 West Street, Suite 1612, New York, NY 10006

212-267-4242

212-267-4250

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To conduct inspections, approvals, and certifications of materials

handling devices ashore, afloat, and offshore (i.e., cranes, derricks,

freight containers).

1954.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Conduct product testing/inspection.

DOL/OSHA, U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Customs Service; CAL/OSHA;

and Maritime Standards Worldwide.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Conducts periodic factory inspections.

o Conducts initial evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

Fixed fee schedule; or based on actual costs.

Cranes, derricks, freight containers, tank containers, spreaders, etc.

B-183
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: "Directory of ICGB Appointees," published every two (2) years; also

various one-time-only technical manuals.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"ICGB- 100 List of Representatives," "Summary of Services

Available for Cargo Containers and Road Vehicles," "Summary of

Services Available for Material Handling Devices Aboard Mobile

Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs)," "Summary of Services Available

for Shipboard Cargo Gear," "Sunmiary of Domestic Services

Available for Shore-based Material Handling Devices," "Reference

Manual for Cargo Gear Certification," "Burtoning Calculation Guide

for Light Lift Coplaner Derricks (Union Purchase)," and "Schedule

of Fees and General Terms and Conditions for ICGB Services" are available from ICGB.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA); U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Customs Service;

CAL/OSHA; and maritime nations worldwide.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

DOL/OSHA; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Customs Service; CAL/OSHA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Maritime nations worldwide.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-184
Received: 8/95

INTI:«.V»TI0N>1 CAST POlAMtB U'SOCUTION

ACRONYM:

INTERNATIONAL CAST POLYMER ASSOCIATION, THE

(FORMERLY CULTURED MARBLE INSTITUTE)

ICPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1974 with a membership of 350 and a

staff of five.

address:

phone number:

fax number:

1735 North Lynn Street, Suite 950, Arlington, VA 22209

703-276-2644

703-524-2303

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

Uses NAHB National Research Center, Upper Marlboro, MD. For

program information contact: NAHB, NRC, 400 Prince George's

Boulevard, Upper Marlboro, MD.

To promote the merits of cultured marble products; to expand

markets for the benefit of manufacturers, suppliers, and sellers of

these products; to develop and promote industry-wide standards of

product quality and acceptability; to represent the industry before

government, code bodies, and regulatory agencies of all types; to

guarantee supplies of raw materials; and to carry out other activities

designed to protect and promote the industry's interests.

1976.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Sponsor certification program,

o Approve testing labs.

The ICPA certification program tests cast polymer plumbing fixtures

to the appropriate ANSI standard.

0 Develops standards to test new products.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes and issues labels.

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

o Conducts periodic factory inspections.

o Conducts periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

To all.

B-185
COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Cultured marble and onyx bathroom fixtures, including bathtubs,

lavatories, shower receptors and surrounds.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

91 firms representing around 60% of the industry.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Publishes a Membership/Product Directory.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Cultured Marble Products Certification Program" information

pamphlet is available free from CMI.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

i

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-186
Received: 8/95

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION

(FORMERLY NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOC.,

INC. (NETA)

acronym: NETA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization; professional/technical society; and

independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1972 with

a membership of 60 companies, 700 individuals, and a staff of 10.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 687, 106 Stone Street, Morrison, CO 80465

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

303-697-8441

303-697-8431

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To promote and lead the advancement of the independent electrical

testing industry by inspiring confidence and assurance in its

standards, specifications, and the professional services of its

members and certified specialists.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifer.

STANDARDS USED: IEEE, ANSI, ASTM, NIST, NFPA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Conducts third party independent field testing of electrical

equipment and installations.

0 Develops field testing specifications.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Not available.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS certified:

Not available.

Not available.

B-187
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Full membership listings updated as needed.

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

program Not available.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

arrangements

B-188
Received: 8/95

TRANSIT TESTED

acronym:

INTERNATIONAL SAFE TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

(FORMERLY NATIONAL SAFE TRANSIT ASSOC.)

ISTA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1940 with a membership of 350 and a

staff of three.

address: 43 East Ohio Street, Suite 1022, Chicago, IL 60611

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

312-645-0083

312-645-1078

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Throughout the United States and Canada. Also some in Europe and

the Far East.

purpose: To prepare and maintain procedures for preshipment testing of

packaged products and to certify labs as being qualified to test so

that packaging is improved, damages are reduced and claim

settlement is expedited.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1948.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Uses NSTA and ASTM standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Evaluates, inspects and accredits equipment and personnel

involved in preshipment testing of packaged products.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Packaging, packed goods.

B-189
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

140 laboratories.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Publishes a list of approved laboratories.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

"Pre-shipment Test Procedures," "Overseas Test Procedures," and

"Laboratory Technical Verification Procedures" which are available

for a fee from NSTA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-190
Received: 1/96

Not Available

acronym:

nature of

organization:

address:

JASON ASSOCIATES, INC./INTEC SERVICES

JAI

Professional/Technical society founded in 1961 with a membership

of 12 and a staff of four.

P.O. Box 42, Fort Collins, CO 80522

phone number:

FAX number

970-482-6550

970-482-6553

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To provide consulting services to users of wood products and wood

preservatives and to provide inspection services to utility companies

for their wood poles. Also to provide expert witness testimony and

investigative services.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

standards used: ANSI, AWPA, AWPB, and REA standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing,

o Conducts factory inspections.

o Conducts initial evaluations of mfr.'s quality system,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fee plus expenses.

products certified: Wood poles and crossarms.

B-191
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Rural Electrification Administration (REA).

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-192
JPMA

Received: 5/95

JUVENILE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

ACRONYM: JPMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1962 with a membership of 100.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

locations of

TESTING facilities:

236 Route 38 West, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057

609-231-8500

609-231-4664

Detroit Testing Laboratory in Oak Park, MI,

purpose: To conduct trade promotion activities, trade research and surveys,

and a certification program; and to provide statistical information on

the industry.

certification started: Not available.

certification

functions(s):

standards used:

Program administrator.

Uses ASTM standards available from ASTM.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

0 Issues approved product/manufacturer listings.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

B-193
PRODUCTS certified: High chairs, play yards, carriages, strollers, walkers, expandable

gates and enclosures, full-size cribs, portable hook-on chairs.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: 'Directory of Certified Products" is available free from JPMA.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A Procedural Guide is available for a fee.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

ANSI.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-194
acronym:

Received: 12/95

K OF - K KOSHER SUPERVISION

KOF-K

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1968 with

a staff of 150.

ADDRESS: 1444 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

201-837-0500

201-837-0126

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To serve as kosher food consultants and conduct kosher food

certification.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1968.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Certification program sponsor and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Orthodox Jewish Law as defined by Code of Jewish Law.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Conducts product testing/inspection.

o Performs factory inspections.

o Conducts initial and periodic factory inspections.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Based on fee schedule and complexity of operation.

All types of ingredients, foods, chemicals for food industry.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

450.

B-195
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: KOF-K Kosher Food Guide.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

NJ State Kosher Law Enforcement Agency, NY Kosher Law

Enforcement Agency, also all other states which have Kosher Law

Enforcement Bureaus.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Israeli Chief Rabbinate, French Chief Rabbinate, Canadian Chief

Rabbinate.

Other program

arrangements

None

B-196
Received: 8/95

Not Available

acronym:

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

locations of

testing facilities:

purpose:

certification started:

certification

functions(s):

standards used:

certification

activities:

availability of

services:

cost of services:

KEMA-POWERTEST INC.

KPT

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1990 with

a staff of 23.

4379 Country Line Road, Chalfont, PA 18914

215-822-4231

215-822-4267

Not available.

To test and certify electrical power equipment to ANSI, CSA, lEC,

IEEE, and UL standards. Also to test equipment in accordance with

customer's specifications.

Not available.

o Program administrator and certifier.

o Contract out some product testing/inspection.

ANSI/IEEE C37, C57, and C62 Standards Collections; UL 67, 98,

198B through 198M, 347, 489, 508, 512, 514B, 846, 857, 891, 9877,

1008, 1066, 1429, 1558, 1778; lEC 56, 76, 129, 157, 158, 185, 186,

289, 298, 310, 420, 439, 947; CSA C22.2 No. 190-M1985, C22.2

No. 5.1-M91; FEMAC G14-1, G8.3.2; and BS 3938.

o Conducts product type testing.

o Requires submission of complete set of drawings.

o Tests/reviews sample for conformance with standard and submitted

drawings,

o Issues certificates of performance.

To all.

Based on actual costs.

B-197
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Circuit breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, fuses, reactors,

current transformers, voltage transformers, transfer switches, bus

systems, transformer-rectifier systems, and related electrical

equipment.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Seven.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: List of KEMA Type Test Certificates published annually.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA).

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Miscellaneous Witnesses testing on behalf of Inchcape/ETL testing services for

their product certification program.

B-198
Received: 1/96

kAl61. 1-1990^

®

ACRONYM:

KITCHEN CABINET MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

(FORMERLY NATIONAL KITCHEN CABINET

ASSOCIATION-NKCA)

KCMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1955 with a staff of five.

ADDRESS: 1899 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 22091

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

703-264-1690

703-620-6530

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Birmingham, AL; Houston, TX; Portland, OR; St. Paul, MN;

Stanford, CT.

PURPOSE: To encourage the highest ideals and ethics among its members; to

encourage its members to be responsive to the industry's needs; to

present the industry's viewpoint to legislative and regulatory bodies;

to work with others to improve the quality and value of the

industry's products; to encourage the development of research

projects to achieve industry improvements; to collect, interpret and

disseminate information of interest to the industry; to represent the

industry in the development of reasonable product standards; to

promote the industry's growth; to encourage participation in activities

of special value to the industry; to promote friendly and lawful

interchange among those engaged in the industry; to conduct other

activities of benefit to the industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1968.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ANSI standards available from ANSI.

B-199
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

o Conducts initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Conducts initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Kitchen cabinets, bath vanities.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

80.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Directory of KCMA Certified Cabinets" available free from

KCMA.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

ANSI/KCMA Al 61. 1-1990 - Recommended Performance and

Construction Standards for Kitchen and Vanity Cabinets.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Recognized by HUD and DOD for military housing.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-200
acronym:

Received: 11/95

LASER DISC ASSOCIATION, INC.

LDA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit trade association founded in 1980 with a membership

of 50.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 641667, Los Angeles, CA 90064-1667

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

310-319-9119

310-319-9138

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To promote optical video disc format.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1980.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Conduct product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: Observation - Does proposed programming play on production run

players and vice versa.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Conducts product testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Not available.

COST OF SERVICES: Free to members.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Laser disc players, laser disc.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

B-201
PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

program Not applicable.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-202
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

MAPLE FLOORING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

MFMA

nature of

organization:

Trade association founded in 1897 with a membership of 110.

address:

phone number:

FAX number:

60 Revere Dr., Suite 500, Northbrook, IL 60062

847-480-9138

847-480-9282

locations of

testing facilities:

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To serve as an authoritative source of technical information about

hard maple flooring and to establish grades, standards, guide

specification on hard maple flooring and recommendations on the

installation, finishing and care of hardwood maple flooring.

1897.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses MFMA standards which are available from MFMA and

building code provisions as applicable.

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

o Conducts initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Conducts initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

0 Develops standards to test new products.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Maintains a list of MFMA approved floor finish products.

To all.

B-203
COST OF SERVICES: Free to members or uses a fixed fee schedule or bases fees on actual

costs depending on service requested.

PRODUCTS certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Floor finishes and sealants.

Not available.

MFMA Floor Finish List.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency ~ Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

arrangements

B-204
Received: 11/95

acronym:

MASSACHUSETTS MATERIALS RESEARCH, INC.

MMR

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1961 with

a staff of 20.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 810, 241 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA 01583

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

508-835-6262

508-835-9025

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To serve as a materials testing laboratory, specializing in failure

analysis.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1970

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Requires product type and follow-up testing.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

B-205
PROGRAM

documentation

available:

None.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program

(NADCAP) of Performance Review Institute (PRI) a Subsidiary of

the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Defense Industrial Supply Center (DISC) Philadelphia, PA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-206
Received: 5/95

ACRONYM:

MEA CERTIFICATIONS

MEA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Organization founded in 1967 with a membership of 30 and a staff

of six.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1330, Roswell, GA 30077

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

404-642-9000

404-518-7407

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Roswell, GA.

PURPOSE: To administer requirements contained in HUD's UM44d and UM72a.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1975.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Certification program sponsor and certifier,

o Contract out some product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: HUD's UM44d and UM72a.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

o Conducts initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Conducts initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Carpet and carpet cushion.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

30.

B-207
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: MEA Certified Carpet/Carpet Cushion Directory published semiannually.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Federal/State/Local HUD.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-208
1 'Ij^ r— fiso

caUFB>«UNJTy PLUS

acronym:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

locations of

testing facilities:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Received: 9/95

MEDIA SCIENCES, INC.

MSI

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1985 with

a membership of one and a staff of one.

P.O. Box 2258, 310 South Street, Plainville, MA 02762

508-695-2934

508-695-8593

Plainville, MA

To conduct quality testing and certification of interchangeable

computer mass storage products and to conduct of independent

research, training, and technical support.

1994.

Certification program administrator and certifier.

ISO 5654, ISO 7065, ISO 6596, ISO 7487, ISO 8378, ISO 8630,

ISO 8860, ISO 9529, ISO 10994, ISO/IEC 908, ISO/FECC 10149,

ISO/IEC 10777, 11321, 11557, 11558, 11319, ISO/IEC Guide 25.

0 Conducts product testing/inspection.

o Performs factory inspections.

o Evaluates quality systems.

o Develops standards to test new products.

To all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Flexible disk cartridges, helical scan tape, CD-ROM.

B-209
NUMBER OF Not available.

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

program Not available.

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Compet

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

Canadian General Standards Board.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Canadian General Standards Board.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Canadian General Standards Board.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-210
Received: 1/96

acronym:

MET LABORATORIES, INC.

MET

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Certification laboratory founded in 1959 with a staff of 40.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

914 W. Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21230

410-354-3300

410-354-3313

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Baltimore, MD.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To conduct FCC certification, safety certification, and performance

testing and certification.

1989

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Certification program sponsor and certifier.

Uses most UL/ANSI, ISO, IEEE, FCC

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS certified: Electrical/electronic/telecommunications, medical devices, telephones,

and control.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

1000+.

B-211
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

MET "Listed Products Directory."

Not available.

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services, and appropriate international guidelines

(ISO/IEC).

Yes.

OSHA

U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational Safety & Health

Administration's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program, all states and municipalities.

Canada.

TUV-ESSEN - CCB scheme.

B-212
Received: 6/95

acronym:

nature of

organization:

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

fax number:

e-mail number:

locations of

testing facilities:

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NAHB RESEARCH CENTER

NAHB

Trade association founded in 1942 with a membership of 180,000.

400 Prince Georges Blvd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

301-249-4000

301-249-0305

tKenney@aol.com

Upper Marlboro, MD.

To conduct research on standards and test methods for building

products and to carry out a testing/inspection/labeling program for

selected building products.

1964.

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ASTM, ANSI, ASME, NEMA, NFPA, and HUD/FHA

standards.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

Open to anyone in light building industries.

Fixed fee schedule.

Residential window units, plastic bathtubs, plastic shower stalls,

plastic lavatories, whirlpool bathtubs, cultured marble and onyx

products, insulation-batt and blanket material, insulation-loose fill,

rigid board mat insulation, fenestration products (including doors,

wdndows, skylights, and sealed insulating glass).

B-213
number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

187.

Not available.

Information on NAHB/NRC, its activities, and all certifications

programs are available free from NAHB/NRC.

ISO 9002 (ANSI/ASQC Q 9002).

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the

Competence of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline for Corrective Action to be Taken

by a Certification Body in the Event of Misuse of Its Mark of

Conformity.

Yes.

HUD UM73a, BOCA, SBCCI, lAPMO, NVLAP.

City of Los Angeles, HUD UM73a, BOCA, SBCCI, lAPMO,

NVLAP.

None.

Not available.

B-214
Received: 8/95

NATIONAL ACCREDITATION AND MANAGEMENT

INSTITUTE, INC.

NAMI

Inspection/grading agency founded in 1989 with a membersliip of

226 and a staff of five.

P.O. Box 366, 207 W. Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, WV

25411

304-258-5100

304-258-5111

Berkeley Spring, WV; 73 E. Forest Avenue, Suite 9, Shrewsburg,

PA 17361, Phone 717-235-8411; Fax 717-235-8512.

To serve as a certification/inspection agency primarily for

fenestration products, sealed insulating glass, paint, installers, and

acoustical panels.

1989.

Program administrator and certifier.

ANSI/AAMA 101-93/ASTM D4099, E773, E774, AAMA 1002.10-

93, 1102.7-89, 1600-90, 1701.2, 1702.2, 1704, 15031,

ANSI/NWWDA IS.2-93/ISDSI Specifications/AWDI 3.1/Paint

Specs/Acoustical, Flammability Specs NFRC 100-93.

o Requires initial product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and follow-up factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Windows, doors, skylights, sliding glass doors, sealed insulating

glass, paint, steel doors, acoustical panels.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

226.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: NAMI Certified Products Directory.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

ISO Guide 2: 1991 General Terms and Their Definitions

Concerning Standardization and Related Activities.

ISO Guide 7: 1982 Requirements for Standards Suitable for Product

Certification.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline for Corrective Action to be Taken by

a Certification Body in the Event of Misuse of its Mark of

Conformity.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO Guide 39: 1988 General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Inspection Bodies.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

NFRC, SIGMA, AWDI.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

HUD, GSA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-216
Received: 11/95

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT LABS FOR

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TESTING

ACRONYM: NAIL FOR PET

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1981 with a membership of

28 and a volunteer staff.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1402, Burlington, NJ 08016-1402

PHONE number:

FAX number:

609-387-3404

609-387-3406

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To accredit independent laboratory members and non-independent

associate members for the purpose of testing rubber goods products

as used by electrical workers.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1982.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Sponsor certification program,

o Evaluate quality systems.

Those standards and test methods promulgated by ASTM Committee

F-18, ANSI A92.2, IEEE 978.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVmES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Approves testing laboratories,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Electrical protective equipment: insulating gloves, sleeves, blankets,

matting, linehose, coves, footwear, insulating plastic guard, hard hats,

aerial devices, live line tools.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Miscellaneous

22.

List of accredited laboratories is published annually.

Not available.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ASTM E.548 Standard Practice for Preparation of Criteria for Use in

the Evaluation of Testing Laboratories and Inspection Bodies.

Yes.

Accreditation system is part of the bylaws of the National

Association of Independent Laboratories (NAIL).

U.S. Dept. of Commerce/National Institute of Standards and

Technology.

None.

None.

Reports are monitored, accreditation meeting held in conjunction

with association meetings, on-site review is repeated every 2 years

(with longer periods after the first three visits). Association logo

may be used only by accredited laboratories.

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acronym:

Received: 5/95

NATIONAL AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING

ASSOCIATION

NAMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1936 with a membership of 3,000 and

a staff of 24.

ADDRESS: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60606-3102

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

312-346-0370

312-704-4140

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Chicago, IL.

PURPOSE: To represent the merchandise vending machine and contract food

service management industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1957.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Sponsor certification program.

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Uses NAMA standard for the sanitary design and construction of

food and beverage vending machines.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Food beverage vending machines, and vending machine auxiliary

equipment.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

46 firms.

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

NAMA Listing of Certified Food and Beverage Vending Machines is

publislied biennially.

Following booklets: "The NAMA Vending Machine Evaluation

Program," "The NAMA Automatic Merchandising Health-Industry

Council Organization and Operational Procedures," "Vending

Machine Evaluation Program Administrative Policies."

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Food and Drug Administration, Retail Food Protection Branch;

various state health and agriculture departments.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Work with NSF International concerning their corresponding

Standard 25 Food and Beverage Vending Machines.

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acronym:

Received: 11/95

NATIONAL BOARD OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL

INSPECTORS, THE

NBBI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Organization composed of chief boiler inspectors of North America

founded in 1919.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

1055 Crupper Avenue, Columbus, OH 43229

614-888-8320

614-847-1828

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Columbus, OH

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To promote uniform administration of boiler and pressure vessel

safety laws.

1919

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and registrar.

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ANSI, NRC standards and

National Board Inspection Code and Guides.

o Registers boilers, pressure vessels and other products and provides

each with a registration number if constructed in accordance with

the ASME Code. The National Board mark is the second symbol

of quality applied to the vessel after the ASME mark.

o Accredits qualified inspectors through its

testing/education/experience evaluation system.

0 Requires inspection, product evaluations with periodic audits to assure compliance with ASME Code in jurisdictions which do not

possess adequate, qualified inspectors.

o Participates along with ASME and qualified local inspectors in the

evaluation of the manufacturing of nuclear power plant

components to assure compliance with the ASME Code.

o Accredits nuclear inspector supervisors through a testing system.

o Makes periodic visits to manufacturers' shops to observe

fabrication procedures and assure compliance with ASME Code.

o Accredits repair services.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Publishes approved product/manufacturer listings.

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AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Open to North American manufacturers.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Boilers, pressure vessels, and their appurtenances.

24 million registered boilers and pressure vessels.

product directories: "Directory of Manufacturers and Repair Certificate Holders

Directory," and "Pressure Relief Device Certifications," are available

from NBBI.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

"National Board BULLETIN," "Administrative Boiler and Pressure

Vessel Safety Rules and Regulations," "75 Years of Safety" video,

"Boiler and Water Heater Safety - What Emergency Personnel

Should Know," "Information Kit," "Proceedings," "National Board

Rules and Recommendations for the Design and Construction of

Boiler Blowoff Systems," "Pressure Relief Device Certifications,"

"Nominal Thickness/Pipe Schedule Slide Rule," "National Board 'R'

(Repair) Stamp" manual, "National Board 'NR' (Repair, Modify, or Replace Nuclear Components) Symbol Stamp" manual, Directory of

Manufacturers and Repair Certificate Holders," "Manufacturers' Data

Reports Registered with the National Board," and "Publications &

Seminars Catalog." _

Recognized in many states, registration is a mandatory requirement.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Recognized in many Canadian provinces, registration is a mandatory

requirement.

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Received: 11/95

X-ouncilO

O • A M f K I C A

ACRONYM:

NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA

NCC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1938 with a membership of 25,650 and

a staff of 100.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 12285, 1918 North Parkway, Memphis, TN 38182

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

901-274-9030

901-725-0510

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To strengthen the ability of the U.S. cotton industry to compete

effectively and profitably in the world's cotton and cotton product

markets.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1968.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Industry developed.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

0 Requires periodic factory inspections.

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Wrapping and banding materials for cotton bales.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

10.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program None.

arrangements

B-224
Not Available

acronym:

Received: 2/96

NATIONAL DIMENSION MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION

(FORMERLY HARDWOOD DIMENSION

MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION)

NOMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1 929 with a membership of 11 0 and a

staff of three.

address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A- 130, Marietta, GA 30068

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

770-565-6660

770-565-6663

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide public relations, advertising, marketing, and

technical/educational services to members; to promote the dimension

industry; to act as a business referral clearinghouse to dimension

buyers, and to establish and maintain standard rules for dimension

products.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

standards used: "Rules and Specifications for Dimension and Woodwork" available

from NDMA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Not available.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Hardwood, hardwood stair treads and risers, interior trim and

moldings.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Rules and Specifications for Dimension and Woodwork"

available from NDMA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-226
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

NATIONAL EVALUATION SERVICE, INC., FORMERLY

COUNCIL OF AMERICAN BUILDING

OFFICIALS/EVALUATION SERVICE

NES

nature of

organization:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1992 with a membership of

three and a staff of 24.

ADDRESS: 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-5795

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

708-799-2305

708-799-0310

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To evaluate materials, systems and agencies for compliance with the

three model codes.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Standards referenced in the BOCA national codes, the standard codes

and the uniform codes.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Test labs, quality assurance agencies, building construction products,

plumbing products, Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning

(HVAC) products.

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NUMBER OF PRODUCTS 155.

APPROVED:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: National Product Evaluation Quarterly.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-228
Received: 6/95

acronym:

nature of

organization:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

NATIONAL FENESTRATION RATING COUNCIL, INC.

NFRC

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1989.

1300 Spring Street, Suite 120, Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-589-6372

301-588-0854

NFRCUSA@aol.com

Not available.

PURPOSE: To establish a fair accurate and credible energy performance rating

system and to coordinate certification and labeling activities to

ensure their uniform application.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1992.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Certification program administrator and certifier.

o Contracts out product testing/inspection to approved laboratories.

Self-developed, ASTM ASHRAE, ISO.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

0 Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Fenestration products, windows, doors, skylights.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

135.

PRODUCT directories: NFRC Certified Products Directory published semi-annually.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

NFRC LAP 1-92 Laboratory Accreditation Program.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

U.S. Department of Energy, States of California, Washington,

Oregon, Alaska, Minnesota, Arkansas, Nevada, Idaho.

Russian Ministry of Construction.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-230
Received: 5/95

NATIONAL IU3RICATIN0 GREASf FNSTtTUTE NLGI AUTOMOTIVE

CHASSIS LUeoiCANT LB

acronym:

nature of

organization:

NATIONAL LUBRICATING GREASE INSTITUTE

NLGI

Trade association founded in 1933 with a membership of 290.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

4635 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, MO 64112

816-931-9480

816-753-5026

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To disseminate information, promote advancement in research, and

provide technical assistance to manufacturers, marketers, and

consumers of lubricating grease.

1990.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Sponsor certification program.

Grease certificate mark is based upon ASTM D4950 standards.

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product type testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

Not available.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Wheel bearing and chassis greases.

63.

B-231
number of products

approved:

198.

product directories: List of companies allowed to use the mark, published in NLGI trade

journal.

PROGRAM None.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

program Not applicable.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local None.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program None.

ARRANGEMENTS

Miscellaneous Companies must provide verification that grease meets ASTM

D4950 standards.

B-232
Not Available

acronym:

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Received: 7/95

NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURER'S ASSOCIATION

(FORMERLY BOATING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS (BIA))

NMMA

Trade association founded in 1968.

200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

312-946-6200

312-946-0388

Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Havertown, PA; St. Louis, MO; New

York, NY; Miami Beach, FL; Stamford, CT, New Orleans, LA; San

Diego, CA; Tampa, FL.

To provide certification of recreational boats, yachts, trailers and

two-cycle lubrication oil.

1968.

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ASTM, ANSI, ASME, CGA, NEMA, UL, NEC, IEEE,

NMMA, SAE, ABYC standards, military specifications, and federal

standards including those issued by DOT and the U.S. Coast Guard.

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Accredits other testing laboratories.

To all.

Fixed fee schedule.

Boats, yachts, trailers, two-cycle gasoline engine lubricants.

B-233
number of 350.

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories: "NMMA Type Accepted List" which is available free to members

only from NMMA.

program Not available.

documentation

available:

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Received: 11/95

>*g.U.S. Pot. Office wm

CERTIFICO ^ OAK r JLOOR

acronym:

NATIONAL OAK FLOORING MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION

NOFMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1909 with a membership of

approximately 25 and a staff of six.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 3009, Memphis, TN 38173-0009

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

901-526-5016

901-526-7022

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Inspects only, does not test.

PURPOSE: To promote standardization; conduct a grade labeling and inspection

service; and maintain research programs in grading, handling,

packaging and installation.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Uses NOFMA grading rules available from NOFMA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Requires six months of observation by NOFMA staff and

production approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Oak flooring, beech flooring, birch flooring, hard maple flooring,

pecan flooring, ash flooring.

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NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

24 firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Buyer's Guide: Directory of Companies Manufacturing Quality

Hardwood Flooring and Other Products" is available free from

NOFMA.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

"Official Flooring Grading Rules," "Hardwood Flooring Installation

Manual" are available free from HOFMA.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Dept. of Commerce.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-236
acronym:

Received: 11/95

NATIONAL PARTICLEBOARD ASSOCIATION

NPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1960 with a membership of 20 and a

staff of 12.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

18928 Premiere Court, Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1569

301-670-0604

301-840-1252

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To provide service to the particleboard and medium density

fiberboard (MDF) industries, including quality assurance programs,

statistics, technical research, product promotion, and representation to

governmental agencies.

1960.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Program administrator and certifier,

o Evaluate quality systems.

Uses NPA standards as well as ANSI A208.1-1989, ANSI A208.2-

1986, and HUD standards contained in 24 CFR 3280.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires monthly mill inspections and evaluations of the

manufacturer's quality assurance system,

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Particleboard, MDF.

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NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

36 Firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

None.

Not available.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Compet

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

No.

Not applicable.

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Not available.

NPA is a subcontractor to The Wilhelm-Kavditz Institute in

Germany.

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Received: 11/95

acronym:

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

telex number:

NATIONAL SANITATION FOUNDATION

NSF

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency and not-for-profit

organization founded in 1944.

P.O. Box 130140, 3475 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140

313-769-8010 or 1-800-THE-MARK

313-769-0109

753215

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

Ann Arbor, MI; Chelsea, MI; Sacramento, CA.

purpose:

certification started:

To provide for the benefit of all our clients, third-party

standardization services in public health and safety, and in systems

management, including quality and environmental specialties.

1951.

certification

functions(s):

standards used:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator, evaluator and certifier, ISO/QS 9000

Registrar, and ISO 14000 Registrar.

Uses NSF standards available from NSF. Also uses AWWA, ANSI,

CSA, ISO and ASTM standards and government regulations.

o Requires initial product type and follow-up testing.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Offers protocol development and independent testing for products

not falling within scope of NSF's certification/listing services.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Varies based on service rendered.

Food Equipment: Soda fountain and luncheonette equipment; food

service equipment; commercial spray-type dishwashing machines;

commercial cooking, re-thermalization and powered hot food holding

and transport equipment; water heaters, hot water supply boilers,

heat recovery equipment; dispensing freezers; food service

refrigerators and storage freezers; commercial powered food

preparation equipments; refuse compactor/compactor systems;

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automatic ice making equipment; manual food/beverage dispensing

equipment; commercial bulk milk dispensing equipment;

thermoplastic refuse containers; vending machines for food and

beverages; pot, pan, and utensil commercial spray-type washing

machines; laminated plastics for surfacing food service equipment;

dirmerware; air curtains for entranceways in food and food service

establishments; plastic materials and components used in food

equipment; supplemental flooring; and food carts.

Drinking Water Treatment Units: Drinking water treatment unitsaesthetic/health effects; caption exchange water softeners; ultraviolet

microbiological water treatment systems; reverse osmosis drinking

water treatment systems; and drinking water distillation systems.

Wastewater: Individual aerobic wastewater treatment plants; and

wastewater recycle/reuse and water conservation devices.

Plastics: Plastic piping components/materials; plumbing system

components for manufactured homes/rec. vehicles; flexible

membrane liners.

Pools : Circulation system components/materials for pools, aps/hot

tubs.

Bottled Water. Biohazard Cabinetry: Class II (Laminar Flow) biohazard cabinetry.

ISO 9000 Registration: Quality systems-model for quality assurance

in design/development, production, installation and servicing; quality

systems-model for quality assurance in production and installation;

and quality systems-model for quality assurance in inspection and

test.

NUMBER OF FACTORIES/ 2755.

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Biohazard Cabinetry," "Drinking Water Additives," "Drinking

Water Treatment Units," "Food Equipment," "Plastic Piping

Components and Related Materials," "Swimming Pool Equipment,"

"ISO 9000 Registrations," "Bottled Water & Packaged Ice,"

"Wastewater Treatment Units" are available free from NSF.

PROGRAM Various specific program brochures are available free from NSF.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Program

Accreditation:

program accredited

by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Yes.

Product certification programs accredited by ANSI against Z34.1 and

RvA (Netherlands) against EN 45011. ISO 9000 registration

programs accredited by RvA and ANSI/RAB.

ANSI, BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO, and the Massachusetts Plumbing

Board, and City of Los Angeles.

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Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

NTS

nature of

organization:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1958.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

533 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720

508-263-2933

508-263-5734

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To conduct product testing.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Certifier.

10 CFR 50 App. B.

o Requires product type testing,

o Requires factory inspections.

0 Requires initial and periodic evaluation of mfr.'s quality system,

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT directories:

Based on actual costs.

Not available.

Not available.

None.

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PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO 9002 (ANSI/ASQC Q 9002).

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO/CASCO 226 (Rev. 2) General Requirements for Certification or

Registration Body Assessment And Accreditation Systems (Will Be

Guide 61).

ISO/CASCO 227 (Rev. 2) General Requirements for Bodies

Operating Assessment and Certification/Registration of Quality

Systems (Will Be Guide 62).

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

NQAUSA, ISO 9002.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

NVLAP, FCC, NRC, DOD.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

In the process of applying (in conjunction with a U.K. firm) as a

notified body.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-242
Received: 8/95

Not Available

acronym:

NATIONAL WOODEN PALLET AND CONTAINER

ASSOCIATION

NWPCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1947 with a membership of 550+ and a

staff of 10.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

1800 North Kent Street, Suite 911, Arlington, VA 22209-2104

703-527-7667

703-527-7717

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To help members create cost-effective, envirormientally responsible

solutions to meet their customers' changing unit load materials

handling needs.

1990.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

0 Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection, factory inspections, and

quality system evaluations.

Uniform standard for wood pallets.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Also certifies pallet recyclers.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Wood pallets.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

82.

PRODUCT directories: SPEQ' Licensees Listing published as required.

PROGRAM Not available.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not applicable.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

Miscellaneous Specified Pallets Engineered for Quality (SPEQ) is a quality

assurance predicated on the use of the Pallet Design System (PDS)

computer-aided design program, and the uniform standard for wood

pallets.

B-244
Received: 5/95

NATIONAL WOOD WINDOW & DOOR ASSOCIATION

(FORMERLY NATIONAL WOODWORK MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION, INC.)

acronym: NWWDA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1927 with a regular membership of 60

and an association membership of 80.

ADDRESS: 1400 East Touhy Avenue, Suite G-54, Des Plaines, IL 60018

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

708-299-5200

708-299-1286

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To establish high quality standards; to promote, protect and advance

the interests of the wood window and door industry; and to issue

seals of approval for millwork products.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1976 Hallmark Program.

1993 NFRC Program.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection and factory inspections.

0 Evaluate quality systems.

STANDARDS USED: Uses NWWDA Standards available from NWWDA. Also references

applicable ANSI and ASTM standards in the test of the window and

door standards.

CERTIFICATION 0 Develops standards to test new products.

activities: o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires submission of samples.

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AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Actual cost for members, cost plus administrative fee for nonmembers.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Wood flush doors, wood window units, wood sliding patio doors,

wood roof windows/skylights, treatment by water repellant

preservatives.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

28.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Publishes the "NWWDA Membership and Product Directory,"

annually.

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Federal Highway Administration; U.S. Corps of Army Engineers;

Naval Facilities Engineering Command; 40% of State Departments

of Transportation.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-246
Not Available

Received: 12/95

NEBRASKA POWER LAB

(FORMERLY CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL

EQUIPMENT)

acronym: NFL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/

inspection/grading agency founded in 1920 with a staff of five.

ADDRESS: University of Nebraska, Room 133, BSEL Building, East Campus,

Lincoln, NE 68583-0832

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

402-472-2442

402-472-8367

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Lincoln, NE.

PURPOSE: To test tractors according to industry standards and to conduct

alternative bio-fuels testing.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1920.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Certifier.

STANDARDS USED: OECD, ISO, SAE.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Tractors - according to performance - permits for sale in the state are

issued.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: Individual Reports - after each test summary booklet - once a year.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Dept. of Commerce through (EM) Equipment Manufacturers

Institute.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

OECD - Paris.

Other program

arrangements

EMI - Chicago.

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acronym:

Received: 10/95

NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

NAA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1887 with a membership of 1500 and a

staff of 150.

address: 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 22091

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

703-648-1000

703-620-0557

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To produce effective, cost-efficient programs focused on issues of

key strategic importance to newspapers; to be adaptable, flexible and

willing to take prudent risks; to focus the efforts of the industry for

maximum impact, with high member involvement and support from

all constituencies; to serve as a knowledgeable, credible resource to

the industry; and to operate in a results-oriented culture that values

its members and its employees.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1963.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: Internal color ink standards maintained by NAA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Requires ink manufacturers to go through a certification process

to prove they can meet the requirements. Manufacturers are then

free to produce inks.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: printing ink for newspapers.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

Six.

PRODUCT directories: Presstime lists the approved ink companies periodically as new

standards are set once every 5 years or so.

program

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

Miscellaneous This is a voluntary color ink standards program for the newspaper

industry.

B-250
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

NORTHWEST LABORATORIES OF SEATTLE, INC.

NWL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1896.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

241 South Holden Street, Seattle, WA 98134

206-622-6252

206-622-3949

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Seattle, WA.

PURPOSE: To provide testing and technical services for the architectural,

automotive, building, chemical, fire protection, glass, hazardous

waste, insulation, marine, metal fabrication, packaging, plastics,

plumbing, safety equipment, sports equipment, textiles, and toy

industries as well as the legal profession and the insurance industry.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1956.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator (for some products) and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: AAMA, AATCC, ABS, ABYC, ANSI, ASM, ASME, ASTM, AWS,

BOCA, CPSC, DOE, DOT, FTC, GSA, ICBO, ISDSI, ISO, NFPA,

NIOSH, NWWDA, OSHA, SBCCI, UBC, UL, USCG, and military,

federal and manufacturer's standards applicable to specific products.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule or individually determined based on product type

and services provided.

PRODUCTS certified: Architectural, automotive, building, chemical, fire protection and

glass products; hazardous waste; insulation; marine products; metal

fabrications; packaging; plastics; plumbing products; safety

equipment; sports equipment; textiles; toys. Products tested include:

doors, windows, stoves, furnaces, fireplace inserts, solid fuel burning

appliances, textile products.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Test standards, NWL Scope of Services, and an NWL brochure are available free from NWL.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

ANSI.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-252
Received: 11/95

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

OMEGA POINT LABORATORIES, INC.

(FORMERLY SOUTHWEST CERTIFICATION SERVICES,

INC.)

OPL

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1985.

16015 Shady Falls Road, Eimendorf, TX 78112

210-635-8100

210-635-8101

0PLAGRAND@A0L.COM

Eimendorf, TX.

To test and label building materials and products.

1985.

Program administrator and certifier.

ASTM, UL, UBC, NFiPA, FM and others as appropriate.

0 Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Provides initial engineering evaluation.

To all.

Based on services provided.

Building materials and products.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

44.

product directories: Publishes a directory of certified/listed products available from OPL.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A Guide for listing and follow-up services for materials, products

and assemblies is available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Council of American Building Officials (CABO), ICBO, BOCAI,

SBCCI.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Council of American Building Officials (CABO), ICBO, BOCAI,

SBCCI.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-254
Received: 12/95

acronym:

nature of

organization:

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE, INC.

OPEI

Trade association founded in 1952 with a membership of 78.

341 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

703-549-7600

703-549-7604

locations of

testing facilities:

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

SGS/United States Testing Company (USTCo) in New Jersey.

To encourage and promote healthier and safer environment through

proper use of outdoor power equipment; represent members' interests

in legislative and government affairs; provide accurate and timely

industry economic and statistical information; provide support on

technical matters; provide forum for meaningful exchange of ideas

and information between industry members and the outside public

the industry serves.

1961.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Sponsor certification program.

Uses ANSI standards.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires initial and periodic Factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

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products certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Lawn and garden equipment.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

No.

Not applicable.

None.

None.

None.

Approximately 30.

B-256
Received: 5/95

PENNIMAN

&BROWNE,

INC,

rWMISTS / CNOMUIS / WSPCCrDflS

acronym:

PENNIMAN & BROWNE, INC.

P&B

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1896 with

a staff of 30.

address: P.O. Box 65309, Baltimore, MD 21209-0509

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

410-825-4131

410-821-7384

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide independent testing and analytical services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1950.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Certifier.

CISCA 1987, CEGS-10270 (February 1991), U.S. Dept. of the

Army; U.S. Army Corps, of Engineers.

o Requires product type testing.

o Conducts chemical and engineering testing and analysis.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Access floors.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

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PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

For chemistry by the State of Maryland (drinking water); For

Environmental/Lead by A2LA.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

EPA (Lead); Maryland (Drinking Water).

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Office of Standards (OSROK), Republic of Korea.

Other program

arrangements

None.

Miscellaneous Conducts independent third party inspections of shipments to the

international market.

B-258
Received: 7/95

acronym:

PFS CORPORATION/TIMBERCO, INC.

PFS/TECO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1959 with

a staff of 55.

ADDRESS: 2402 Daniels Street, Madison, WI 53704

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

608-221-3361

608-221-0180

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Madison WI (Headquarters); and Eugene, OR.

PURPOSE: To provide quality assurance testing services ~ testing, plan review,

quality control inspections, product listing and labeling, code

consulting, inspector training seminars, and research ~ to

manufacturers.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1959.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses PFS and TECO standards available from PFS and TECO. Also

uses NIST, ASTM, ANSI, UL, EPA, CSA, and other nationally

recognized standards.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

0 Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure,

o Provides inspector training seminars.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Individually determined.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Manufactured structures - modular, wet core, office units, open and

closed panels; mobile homes - Engineered Wood, structural insulated

panels, building components and assemblies, plywood, OSB and

particleboard panels, trusses; glue laminated beams; permanent wood

foundations; fire tested and fire rated products; formaldehyde

emissions; heating appliances (for safety, emissions, and efficiency).

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Approximately 420.

product directories: "PFS/TECO Listing Directory" is available from PFS/TECO.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PFS brochures and other information is available by calling or writing to Kathleen Blair, Ass't to the President, at the address listed

above.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

HUD, EPA, ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI, CABO, NCSBCS, NIBS,

NVLAP, JAS, and 42 states in the United States.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Dermiark, Sweden, U.K.

Other program

arrangements

Conducts industry advisory conferences. Conducts engineering

conferences. Provides ISO 9000 accreditation.

B-260
Received: 6/95

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE

acronym: PDI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1928 with a membership of four.

1106 West 77th Street, South Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46208-3318

317-251-6970

317-253-8295

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To publish standards, conduct certification test programs and

participate in promulgation of ASME, ANSI, and ASSE standards.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

Uses PDI standards available from PDI.

standards.

Also uses ANSI and ASSE

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o

o

0

o

o

Accredits laboratories to conduct testing.

Requires initial product testing by a PDI approved laboratory.

Requires recertification testing within three (3) years and annually

and biennially thereafter for water hammer arrestors and grease

interceptors, respectively.

Issues certificate of compliance and authorizes the use of its mark.

Furnishes pressure sensitive labels and etched metal plates, to be

applied to water hammer arrestors and grease interceptors,

respectively, to members and non-member licensees indicating

compliance with applicable standards.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

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PRODUCTS certified:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Water hammer arresters, grease interceptors.

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Applicable PDI standards available from PDI. No charge for single

copies.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-262
Received: 8/95

i POST-TENSIONING

INSTITUTE

acronym:

POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE

PTI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1975 with a membership of 850 and a

staff of tliree.

ADDRESS: 1717 W. Northern Avenue, #114, Phoenix, AZ 85021

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

601-870-7540

602-870-7541

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

Not available.

purpose: To expand the uses of fabricated post-tensioning materials; to deal

with pertinent technical and marketing tasks; to compile and publish

information of benefit to users of post-tensioning materials and to

increase use of post-tensioning.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1989.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Sponsor certification program,

o Perform factory inspections.

Develop our own specifications - specification for unbonded single

strand tendons.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Not available.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

10.

PTI Certified Plants.

None.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not applicable.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local None.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program None.

arrangements

B-264
Received: 8/95

acronym:

PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE

PCI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Trade association and professional/technical society with

approximately 319 manufacturing plants founded in 1954 with a

membership of 1,826 and a staff of 20.

175 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1859, Chicago, IL 60604-9773

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

312-786-0300

312-786-0353

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To advance the design, manufacture and use of precast concrete and

prestressed concrete.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1967

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Certification program sponsor and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses PCI standards available from PCI. Also uses ACI and ASTM

standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Has rapid response procedure in event of customer dissatisfaction.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Formula based on gross annual dollar sales.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Precast/prestressed structural and architectural concrete and glass

fiber reinforced concrete.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

203.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PCI ASCENT Magazine published quarterly.

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Federal Highway Administration; U.S. Corps of Army Engineers;

Naval Facilities Engineering Command; 40% of State Departments

of Transportation.

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-266
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

PROFESSIONAL COIN GRADING SERVICE

PCGS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

A for-profit service organization founded in 1986 with a membership

of 850 and a staff of 50.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

714-833-0600

714-833-7995

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide third-party grading and authentication services to

investors and collectors of U.S. rare coins.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1986.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

PCGS develops and publishes specifications to determine coin's

authenticity.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure,

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires that a minimum of three PCGS grading experts grade

each coin.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Coins.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

One.

product directories: "PCGS Authorized Dealer List" and "PCGS Population Report."

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA).

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

arrangements

B-268
Received: 6/95

Not Available

acronym:

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

PSI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1881 with

a membership of 1300.

850 Poplar Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

412-922-4000

412-922-4014

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PSI has laboratories throughout the country.

purpose: To provide quality control, quality assurance, product certification,

forensic and materials engineering services.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1959.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses nationally recognized standards, none of which are PSI/PTL's.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Requires the following prior to any certification that: technical

standards or government regulations are available; plant has an

operation quality assurance program; plant survey, sampling and

qualification have been conducted prior to certification; and there

is a follow-up system in place after certification.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule and individually determined based on product and

services rendered.

PRODUCTS certified: Plywood, particleboard, trusses, glue laminated members, folding

doors, safety shoes, safety eye protective devices, industrialized

buildings, building components, compressed gas cylinders,

compressed gas cylinder service stations, aluminum windows, room

dividers, flares and other Coast Guard regulated products (marine

products).

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Over 200.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-270
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

PULVER LABORATORIES, INC.,

ELECTRO-MAGNETIC DIVISION

PLI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent safety and product compliance engineering organization,

founded in 1985, with 19 members and a staff of six.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

320B N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030

408-399-7000

408-399-7001

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

San Jose, CA.

PURPOSE: To help product manufacturers meet product standards and obtain

certifications needed to ship and sell products in 148 countries.

Radio frequency (RF), safety testing, certification, and product

evaluation services are available.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1985.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses all standards such as NEC, ANSI, CISPR, lEC, CSA, VDE,

BSI, SAA, MIL, and other foreign national standards from 148

countries.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

O

o

o

o

o

o

o

Provides initial and follow-up testing to ensure compliance with

requirements of each country where marketing is desirable.

Recommends design modifications to bring products into

compliance with applicable requirements.

Provides initial and periodic factory inspections and evaluations of

a manufacturer's quality system.

Approves testing laboratories.

Authorizes use of its mark/issues certificates of conformance.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

Will develop a product certification strategy and then

implement after approved by PLI Client Management.

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AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Not available.

number of

factories/firms

certified: Over 1,000

PRODUCT directories: Approved product/manufacturers directories are available for:

(1) safety, (2) radio frequency interference, and (3) products used in

hazardous environments.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"RFI/EMI/EMC Product Safety; Testing; Design; Certification;

Professional Services" available free from PLI; Free estimated

project costs; program management by PLI; and 27 other

publications, depending on customers needs, are available from PLL

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES): Not available.

Program

Accreditation: Not available.

program

accredited by: Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition: Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition: Not available.

Other program

arrangements: Not available.

B-272
Received: 8/95

Not Available

acronym:

nature of

organization:

QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF FRANCE

AFAQ

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1988 with a staff of 200.

address:

phone number:

FAX number:

Woodfield Executive Center, 1101 Perimeter Drive, Suite 4500,

Schaumburg, IL 60173

708-330-0606

708-330-0707

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: We are an ISO 9000 Registrar. We provide third-party registration

to the requirements of ISO 9000, 14000, and QS 9000 Standards.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1988.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Program administrator.

o Contract out product testing/inspections and evaluation of quality

systems.

ISO 9000, 14000, and QS 9000.

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system,

o Authorizes use of a mark - CE marking for certain products,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Awards certificates to compliance with ISO 9000, 14000, and QS

9000 Standards.

availability of

services:

To all.

COST OF services: Based on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Telecommunication terminals, gas appliances, personal protective

equipment, medical devices.

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number of

factories/firms

certified:

Over 4,500 companies in 27 countries.

PRODUCT directories: AFAQ Register of Certified Companies published 3 times per year.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

ISO/CASCO 226 (Rev. 2) General Requirements for Certification or Registration Body Assessment and Accreditation Systems (Will Be

Guide 61).

ISO/CASCO 227 (Rev. 2) General Requirements for Bodies

Operating Assessment and Certification/Registration of Quality

Systems (Will Be Guide 62).

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

By COFRAC in France and soon RAB in the U.S.A.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

RAB is not recognized by the U.S. Government yet.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Recognized by the French Government.

Other program

arrangements

AFAQ International Certification Network.

B-274
Received: 12/95

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE - EKO-O.K. CERTIFICATION

PROGRAM

acronym: RA-ECO-OK

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 with a membership of

15,000 and a staff of 40.

address: 65 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012

PHONE number:

FAX number:

212-677-1900

212-677-2187

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To conserve tropical forest ecosystems through economically viable

and socially desirable alternatives to deforestation.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1991.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Certification program sponsor and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ECO-O.K. Environmental Standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products,

o Requires product testing/evaluation,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Helps market concept and products; provides public information

to consumers and interested distributors.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Inspections are at cost; certification program fees are set annually.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Tropical agricultural products grown on commercial scale such as bananas, coffee, oranges, cocoa, vanilla, hearts of palm, plantains,

brazil nuts, and rubber harvested in a way as to have minimal impact

on the environment.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

18 farms in Costa Rica and Hawaii.

PRODUCT directories: ECO-O.K. Source List is published annually.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Have worked with the EPA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

By the Governments of Costa Rica and Ecuador.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-276
Received: 11/95

acronym:

REDWOOD INSPECTION SERVICE (A DIVISION OF THE

CALIFORNIA REDWOOD ASSOCIATION - CRA)

RIS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

RIS is a standards developing organization founded in 1961 with a

staff of four. CRA is a trade association founded in 1916.

ADDRESS: 405 Enfrente Drive, Suite 200, Novato, CA 94947

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

415-382-0662

415-382-8531

Inspects only.

To assure the quality of redwood lumber products.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator.

Standards developed through the RIS Quality Standards Committee

and approved by the CRA Board of Directors are submitted to the

ASSC Board of Review for consideration after the full ALSC has a

comment period of at least 30 days.

o RIS supervisors act as grading monitors of redwood products

produced by redwood mills in Northern CA.

o RIS also trains graders for individual mill members,

o Offers a buyer/seller dispute resolution procedure,

o Authorizes the use of its mark and provides a certificate of

compliance.

0 Authorizes use of a mark

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

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PRODUCTS certified: Northern California whitewood lumber products, California redwood

lumber products.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

25.

product directories: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

"Standard Specification for Grades of California Redwood Lumber"

which is available for a fee from RIS and "NIST Voluntary Product

Standard PS 20-70" which is available free from NIST.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

American Lumber Standard Committee.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Department of Commerce.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-278
Received: 10/95

Not Available

acronym:

RESOURCES APPLICATIONS, DESIGNS & CONTROLS,

INC.

RADCO

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1967 with

a staff of 50.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

3220 East 59th Street, Long Beach, CA 90805

310-272-7231

310-529-7513

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Long Beach, CA.

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To conduct tests to evaluate performance of products against known

standards; to set up quality control manuals; to establish quality

monitoring programs with manufacturers; to work with code codes

as a listed quality assurance agency; and to list products and

audit/inspect manufacturers' facilities periodically.

1968.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Certification program sponsor.

o Contract out product testing/inspection, factory inspections, and

quality system evaluations.

Uses ASTM, UBC, HUD, VPS, ANSI, lAPMO and other nationally

recognized standards.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

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PRODUCTS certified: Structural material and building materials such as roofing, roof

shingles, roof underlayment, wall panels, sheathing boards, roof

trusses, fireplaces, doors, windows, air ducts, plumbing components

and systems, EPS foam insulation boards, formaldehyde emission in

good products, and related materials, gas appliances, unlisted gas

appliances and special effects, insulation.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Approximately 100.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Directory of Listed Products" is available from RADCO and

published annually with quarterly updates.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Related ISO Guides.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

HUD, National Evaluation Service (NER-QA204, NER-TL476)

ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI, lAPMO, NVLAP, City of Los Angeles, City

and County of Denver, States of California (QD 60001), North

Carolina, and many other state and local agencies.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

British Board of Agreement; Standards Australia; Canada (pending).

Other program

arrangements

RADCO is also an approved Quality Inspection Agency for listing

agencies such as ICBO, and CA State Fire Marshall.

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acronym:

nature of

organization:

Received: 12/95

RETLIF TESTING LABORATORIES

RTL

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1978.

ADDRESS: 795 Marconi Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

516-737-1500

516-737-1497

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Ronkonkoma, NY and 101 New Boston Road, Goffstown, NH

03045.

PURPOSE: To provide full service testing and expertise for product compliance

in the areas of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Electrostatic

Discharge (ESD), Acoustic Noise and Environmental Simulation

(Vibration, Shock, etc.).

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Certifier.

FCC, FDA, UL, Bellcore, IEEE, MIL STDS, ISO/IEC.

Requires product type testing.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Fixed fee schedule.

PC, telephones, medical devices, military electronics, automotive

electronics.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

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PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

NVLAP.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Canada-ISC, Australia-AUSTEL.

Other program

arrangements

AMTAC UK notified body for medical devices.

B-282
Received: 11/95

SAFETY

EQUIPMENT

INSTITUTE

ACRONYM:

SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE

SEI

nature of

organization:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1980 with a membership of

65 and a staff of five.

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

1901 North Moore Street, Suite 808, Arlington, VA 22209

703-525-3354

703-528-2148

purpose:

certification started:

To assist government agencies, users and manufacturers of safety

and protective equipment in meeting their mutual goals of protecting

those who use safety and protective equipment on or off the job, in

keeping with recognized standards and the current state of the art,

and to recognize products certified to meet applicable standards.

1981.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection/quality system evaluations.

Personal protective equipment standards published by ANSI, ASTM,

NFPA, NIOSH & OSHA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

0 Requires initial and periodic product testing as needed.

o Authorizes the use of SEI logo when: (1) lab has determined that

the product model meets the appropriate product standards, and

(2) quality assurance auditor has determined that manufacturer

complies with SEI quality assurance requirements.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

To all.

Based on actual costs.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Over 800 models of: disposable coveralls, emergency eyewash/

safety showers, equestrian headgear, eye/face protectors (spectacles,

goggles and faceshields), fire fighter, Haz Mat and chemical

protective clothing and gloves, fire fighter helmets (structural and

wildland), fire fighter life safety rope, harnesses and hardware, gas

detector tube units, industrial hard hats, protective footwear, bicycle

helmets, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and personal

alert safety devices for the fire service, and passive dosimeters.

NUMBER OF FACTORIES/ 65.

FIRMS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: SEI "Certified Product List of Personal Protective Equipment"

available free from SEI and published four times per year.

PROGRAM "SEI - Your Symbol of Quality in Safety Equipment," is a 10 minute

DOCUMENTATION audio visual presentation available on loan from SEI at no charge.

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

ISO Guides 2, ISO Guide 7, and ISO Guide 23.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27, ISO Guide 28, ISO Guide 39, and ISO Guide 40

(Currently Under Revision).

ISO Guide 53: 1988 An Approach to the Utilization of a Supplier's

Quality System in Third Party Certification.

ISO Guide 56: 1989 An Approach to the Review by a Certification

Body of Its Own Internal Quality System.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

1) OSHA Health Response Team, U.S. Department of Labor.

Chemical Information File includes recognition of SEI Certified Gas

Detector Tubes and Passive Monitors as recommended screening

devices for OSHA compliance officers.

2) August 8, 1989 letter from Chief, General Engineering Group,

GSA, announced that for Commercial Item Descriptions for

purchasing personal protective equipment, SEI Certification was

acceptable as evidence that product conforms to appropriate

requirements.

3) American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Board and the

Gas and Vapor Detection Systems Committee endorses SET s third

party testing and certification of detector tubes.

B-284
Received: 5/95

SAFETY GLAZING CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

SGCC

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1971.

P.O. Box 2040, 3933 US Route 11, Cortland, NY 13045-0950

607-753-6711

607-756-9891

Not available.

Not available.

Architectural Testing, York, PA; Bowser-Momer, Inc., Dayton, OH;

Construction Consulting Laboratory, Ontario, CA; ETL Testing

Laboratories, Inc., Norcross, OA and Cortland, NY; Miami Testing

Laboratory, Inc., Hialeah, FL; Northwest Laboratories, Seattle, WA;

Huntingdon Env. & Eng., Des Moines, I A; Ft. Worth, TX; and

Wamock Hersey International, Inc., Pittsburg, CA and Middleton,

WI.

To assure adherence of manufacturers of safety glazing materials to

high standards of safety and quality.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1971.

CERTIFICATION Program administrator.

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED: Uses Standards in 16 CFR 1201 which is available from CPSC, and

ANSI Standard Z97. 1-1984.

CERTIFICATION o Approves testing laboratories.

ACTIVITIES: o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires complaint testing in the event of a substantiated

complaint by any source.

AVAILABILITY OF To all. SERVICES:

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX number:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

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COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Tempered transparent glass, tempered pattern glass, laminated glass,

general plastics, exterior use plastics, interior use plastics, organic

coated glass.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: "Certified Products Directory: Safety Glazing Material Used in

Buildings" is available for a fee from SGCC.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-286
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

SAFETY PLAY, INC.

SPI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Professional/Technical society and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1990 with a membership of one and a

staff of one.

ADDRESS: 10460 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite No. 295, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

813-579-0244

813-579-0244

SAFETYPLAY@A0L.COM

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To design and inspect recreation/playground equipment and areas,

and provide expert witness testimony.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1994.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Certifier.

ASTM F1487-93, U.S. CPSC Guidelines for Playground, ASTM

F1148-91.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Playground equipment and recreational equipment.

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NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available. 1

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM None.

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE ISO 9001 (ANSI/ASQC Q9001).

(REFERENCES): ISO 9002 (ANSI/ASQC Q 9002).

ISO 9003 (ANSI/ASQC Q 9003).

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Program No.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

ACCREDITED BY:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program None.

arrangements

B-288
Received: 11/95

SClENTinC

CERTinCATlON

SYSTEMS

SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS

ACRONYM: scs

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency and environmental

certification founded in 1984 with a staff of 15.

ADDRESS: One Kaiser Plaza, Suite. 901, The Ordway Bldg., Oakland, CA

94612

PHONE number:

FAX number:

510-832-1415

510-832-0359

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To spur the private and public sectors toward more environmentally

sustainable policy planning, product design, management and

production.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1990.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

0 Conduct product testing/inspection and factory inspections,

o Contract out some product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: Uses standards as or more stringent than those of the U.S.

government.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVniES:

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires factory inspections.

0 Approves testing laboratories.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs.

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PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Consumer products, industrial materials, building/construction

materials.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

SCS certifies product claims not firms/factories.

product directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

Not available.

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

Yes.

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

The SCS Forest Conservation Program is accredited by the Forest

Stewardship Council.

ANSI.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-290
Received: 7/95

acronym:

SGS/U.S. TESTING CO., INC./NATIONWIDE CONSUMER

TESTING INST.

SGS/UST/NCTI

nature of

organization:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1880 with

a staff of 110.

ADDRESS: 291 Fairfield Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

201-575-5252

201-575-8271

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: Independent third-party inspection and testing.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1942.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ANSI HUD/FHA, ASTM, NFPA, FMVSS, Federal and military

specs.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Plumbing, electrical, electronic products, engine generator sets,

building products, personal protective equipment.

B-291
number of

factories/firms

certified:

80.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Listing and Labeling Manual is published yearly.

Not available.

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

U.S. Dept. of Labor/Occupational Safety & Health Administration's

(OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)

Program. _

NES, NVLAP, A2LA, CGSB.

NVLAP, OSHA, NRTL, State of California.

GOST and CGSB.

Not available.

B-292
Not Available

acronym:

Received: 6/95

SHUSTER, INC., HERBERT V.

SHUSTER

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1955 with

a staff of 110.

ADDRESS: 5 Hayward Street, Quincy, MA 02171

PHONE number:

FAX number:

617-328-7600

617-770-0957

locations of

testing facilities:

Not available.

purpose: To provide technical consultation and analytical services to the food,

pharmaceutical and household chemical industries.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Issues certificates of approval. '

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Household chemicals, chemical specialties, pharmaceuticals.

B-293
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local FDA, USDA, EPA.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

arrangements

B-294
Received: 1/96

SMART WOOD PROGRAM, THE

sw

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1987 with a membership of 10,000 and

a staff of 30.

address: 65 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012-2420

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL

purpose:

212-677-1900

212-677-2187

smartwood@igc.api. erg

To provide independent and objective evaluation of forest products,

lumber sources and companies, enabling the public to identify

products and practices that do not destroy forests. The Smart Wood

Program of the Rainforest alliance is the oldest and largest forestry

certification program in existence.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1990.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection and factory inspections.

STANDARDS USED: "Smart Wood Program Generic Guidelines for Assessing Natural

Forest Management," "Smart Wood Program Guidelines for

Assessing Forest Plantations."

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

B-295
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Wood products.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

12 sources and 20 companies.

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

"The Smart Wood List" contains the names, addresses and basic

product lines of Smart Wood certified sources (producers of timber)

and companies (companies selling Smart Wood in finished and

unfinished forms).

"Description of the Smart Wood Program."

"Generic GuideHnes for Assessing Natural Forest Management

(Revised Draft October 1993)."

"Generic Guidelines for Assessing Forest Plantations Revised Draft,

October 1993."

"The Smart Wood Network: A Worldwide System of Independent,

Non-Profit Organizations for Forest Assessments, Evaluations,

Monitoring and Certification (June 14, 1995)."

"Smart Wood Network List of Members & Collaborators (June 14,

1995)."

"Smart Wood List - Smart Wood Sources - Exclusive Smart Wood

Companies - Non-exclusive Smart Wood Companies."

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

None.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Through the Smart Wood Network, we collaborate with affiliated,

independent non-profit organizations in North and South America.

B-296
Not Available

acronym:

Received: 5/95

SMITH-EMERY COMPANY

S-EC

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1904 with

a staff of 475.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

981 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021

213-749-3411

213-746-7228

locations of

testing facilities:

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

Los Angeles, CA.

To provide independent testing and inspection services for the

construction industry, chemical testing (including wastewater and

hazardous wastes), geotechnical consulting, and metallurgical

laboratory services.

1904.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ASTM, UBC, lAPMO, CTI and other standards.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Construction materials.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

B-297
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

program

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

State of California.

Not available.

Not available.

B-298
Received: 11/95

SNELL MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

acronym: SMF

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1957 with a membership of 11 and a staff

of 19.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 493, 7 Flowerfield, Suite 28, St. James, NY 11780

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

516-862-6440

516-862-6545

locations of

TESTING facilities:

St. James, NY; Sacramento, CA; and Farnham, United Kingdom.

purpose: To promote the development and use of effective head protection.

certification started: 1957.

certification

functions(s):

Certification program administrator and certifier.

standards used: SA-95 Automotive Racing; M-95 Motorcycle; B-90, B-95 Bicycle;

N-94 Multi Activity.

certification

activities:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

availability of

services:

To all.

cost OF services: Fixed fee schedule.

products certified: Motorcycle, bicycle, equestrian, ski, special application (automobile

racing) and non-motorized sports helmets.

B-299
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

100 firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Certification requirements are contained in the appropriate Snell

standards which are available from SMF. Educational items are also

available from SMF.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

California Highway Patrol, and some sanctioning bodies for specific

sporting events.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-300
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION

COMMITTEE, INC.

sscc

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Industry organization founded in 1974.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

371 Woodland Pass, Suite 220, East Lansing, MI 48823

517-332-1760

517-332-0856

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

United States Testing Co. in Fairfield, NJ.

PURPOSE: To assure the safe manufacture and use of snowmobiles.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1975.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator.

Uses SSCC standards available from SSCC. Also uses SAE

standards, Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) and U.S.

Federal specifications.

o Conducts product type and follow-up testing.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee per snowmobile plus plant visitation fee based on number

of modules being certified plus testing company travel related

expenses.

i B-301
PRODUCTS certified: Snowmobiles.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

program conformance

(references):

Program

accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Three firms.

Not available.

"Safety Standards for Snowmobile Product Certification SSCC/10" is

available for a fee from SSCC upon request. "Safety Standards for

Snowmobile Product Certification SSCC/10: Supplement" is also

available for a fee from SSCC upon request.

Not available. _

Not available.

Not available.

States of Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode

Island, Vermont, Wisconsin.

Canada.

Canada, Michigan and New Hampshire require compliance with all

SSCC standards. Wisconsin accepts SSCC label as proof of

compliance with sound level, lighting and brake requirements. Other

listed states accept SSCC label as proof of compliance with sound

level requirements.

B-302
Received: 7/95

Not Available SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS

acronym: SAE

nature of

organization:

address:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1905 with a membership of

65,000 and a staff of 320.

400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001

PHONE number:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

412-772-7159

412-776-0243

866-355

purpose:

certification

functions(s):

standards used:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

To publish and disseminate standards on a worldwide basis.

Program administrator.

Uses SAE, ASTM and API standards, military standards, Truck

Maintenance Council Recommended Practices, and Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards.

PROGRAM ONE: ENGINE OIL AND GEAR LUBRICANTS:

1. Reviews performance data on lubricants.

2. Has a formal appeals procedure.

3. Develops standards to test new products

4. SAE does not actually approve the products. The members of

the Lubricant Review Institute review the data on engine oil and gear

lube formulations and based on the data make recommendations to

the Army whether or not to accept the data. The Army has the final

say on product approval.

PROGRAM TWO: BRAKE LE^JING REVIEW PROGRAM

1. Reviews performance data on brake linings.

2. Has a formal appeals procedure.

3. Develops standards to test new products.

4. The SAE Brake Lining Review Program does not approve or

certify products. The program has a committee that reviews data on

brake linings to determine if the data meets the requirements of

certain Federal Standards. This information is then forwarded to the

Truck Maintenance Council for whatever action they deem

appropriate.

B-303
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories:

Program

Accreditation:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

To all.

PROGRAM ONE: Revenue for this program is generated through a

government contract with the Army and a fee structure.

PROGRAM TWO: A set fee structure is used to charge those

submitting data.

PROGRAM ONE: Engine oil, gear lubricants.

PROGRAM TWO: Heavy Duty Truck Brake Linings.

Not available.

SAE does not publish a directory, but the U.S. Army publishes a list

of products.

Not available.

Program One: U.S. Army. Program Two: The American Trucking

Associations Truck Maintenance Council.

SAE is investigating the feasibility of developing a certification

program for the ISO 14000 Envirormiental Standards Series.

B-304
Received: 7/95

Not Available

acronym:

nature of

organization:

SOLAR RATING & CERTIFICATION CORPORATION

SRCC

Certification entity founded in 1974 with a membership of 35 and a

staff of four.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

122C Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20001

202-383-2650

202-383-2670

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To test and certify solar thermal panels and systems.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1974.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

STANDARDS USED: ASHRAE.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

0 Conducts follow up product testing,

o Conducts factory inspections.

o Conducts initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system,

o Approves testing laboratories,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Solar water heating.

B-305
number of

factories/firms

certified:

15 manufacturers.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Directory of SRCC Certified Solar Collector and Solar System

Ratings.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

"Solar Collector Certification Rating and Labeling Program:

Executive Summary," "OG-100: Operating Guidelines for Certifying

Solar Collectors," "Methodology for Determining the Thermal

Performance Rating for Solar Collectors," "Solar Water Heating

System Certification Rating and Labeling Program: Executive

Summary," "OG-200: Operating Guidelines for Certifying Solar

Water Heating Systems," "Laboratory Accreditation Program:

Executive Summary," and "SRCC Document LAC-1: Accreditation

Criteria for Testing Laboratories Evaluating Solar Components,

Subsystems, and Systems" are available free from SRCC. "SRCC

Standard 100-81, Test Methods and Minimum Standards for

Certifying Solar Collectors" and "SRCC Standard 200-82, Test

Methods and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Water Heating

Systems" are also available from SRCC.

program conformance

(references):

ISO Guide 16: 1978 Code of Principles on Third-Party Certification

Systems and Related Standards.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

HUD.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-306
Received: 5/95

PST&ESI

ACRONYM:

SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS

INTERNATIONAL, INC/PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING

AND EVALUATION SERVICES, INC.

SBCCI-PST&ESI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Evaluation organization which services 2200 active with a

membership of 10,000 and a staff of nine.

900 Montclair Road, Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35213-1206

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

205-599-9800

205-592-9850

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Has approved labs nationwide and in Canada.

purpose: To provide SBCCI membership with educational materials, product

listing information, and Code plan review.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1971.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: Uses standards/codes which are available from SBCCI.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

0 Requires factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

o Requires a detailed submission of information involving

design/product data as well as test data from a listed or acceptable

laboratory for SBCCI PST & ESI review to determine

conformance to the applicable standards/codes before listing is

granted.

o Provides draft reports to applicants for review and conmient.

o Publishes final compliance reports.

B-307
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Alternate materials and methods of construction, building products,

building materials, prefabricated and factory built components,

chimneys and fireplaces, doors, windows, ducts, exit systems,

exterior finishes, factory built houses, factory built structures, fire

resistive construction, fasteners, floor systems, wall systems, roof

systems, foundations, framing systems, gas logs, gas lighters,

glazing, hangers, support, insulation, interior finishes, masonry

products, mechanical systems, metal buildings, plumbing fixtures,

plumbing materials and systems, roofing, roof decks, smoke and heat

detectors, solar systems, swimming pools, thermal barriers, truss

plate connectors.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Over 600 firms.

product directories: "SBCCI PST & ESI Evaluation Report Listing" is provided free to

SBCCI members and for a fee to others.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

Lists of testing laboratories, quality assurance and inspection

agencies which can be used in the program.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Approved by over 2,400 private, state, county, and city building

organizations.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-308
Mn 9 Nd. C

KD19 CD

ACRONYM:

Received: 11/95

SOUTHERN PINE INSPECTION BUREAU

SPIB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1940 with a membership of

374 and a staff of 62.

ADDRESS: 4709 Scenic Highway, Pensacoia, FL 32504-9094

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

904-434-2611

904-433-5594

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Pensacoia, FL.

purpose: To serve as the southern pine lumber standards writing organization;

to provide supervisory grading service to southern pine

manufacturers subscribing to SPIB; to provide supervisory quality

control service and testing to pressure treaters of southern pine

products under the ALSC program, AWPA/ASTM standards; and to

provide Component Quality Audit inspections to truss fabricators

under TPI and WTCA standards and/or inspection procedures.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1940.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

PS 20-94 and SPIB Grading Rules available from SPIB. AWPA

Treating Standards available from AWPA. ASTM and ANSI

standards as applicable.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To U.S. companies only.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

B-309
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Southern pine lumber, pressure treated southern pine products, glued

lumber/plywood I-beams, component assemblies with southern pine

lumber.

Approximately 276 southern pine lumber producers, approximately

65 pressure treating plants, seven machine stress rating organizations,

26 component fabrication plants.

"SPIB 1995 Roster" is available free from SPIB.

Not available.

Not available.

Accredited by ANSI.

National Evaluation Service of CABO, Board of Review of the

American Lumber Standards Committee under PS 20-94, developed

by NIST, ANSI.

European Union - British Standards (BS 4978).

Over 90% of the U.S. southern pine industry classifies and sells its

product under SPIB 's grading rules, SPIB is managed by an elected

board of governors from subscriber mills.

Kiln Dried Certification Program for lumber export to European

community and Korean market.

B-310
Received: 5/95

SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE - DEPARTMENT OF

FIRE TECHNOLOGY

acronym: SWRI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1947 with a staff of SWRI:

2500

DEPT: 35.

ADDRESS: P.O. Drawer 28510, 6220 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78228-

0510

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

210-522-2311

210-522-3377

244846

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide research and development services in scientific and

engineering fields, to private industry and government both in the

U.S. and abroad.

certification STARTED: 1988.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

o Certification program sponsor,

o Contract out factory inspections.

STANDARDS USED: ASTM, UBC, UL, NFPA, IMO, ANSI, NFRC, IEEE, ISO, PBS,

UFC.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

B-311
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

Above ground fuel storage tanks, fire doors, exterior wall panels,

foam plastic insulation, interior acoustic panels, expansion joint

seals, roof panels, plastic molding.

27.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

SWRI Directory of Listed Products is published twice a year.

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline for Corrective Action to be Taken by

a Certification Body in the Event of Misuse of Its Mark of

Conformity.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO Guide 39: 1988 General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Inspection Bodies.

Yes.

program

accredited by:

National Evaluation Services, Inc. (NES), OSHA, GSA, HUD,

NFRC.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

OSHA, GSA, HUD.

Lloyd's Register (London office).

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-312
Received: 5/95

acronym:

nature of

organization:

STAR-K KOSHER CERTIFICATION

STAR-K

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1947 with a staff of ten plus.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

11 Warren Road, Baltimore, MD 21208-5324

410-484-4110

410-653-9294

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Inspect on location.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To provide kosher certification worldwide. A non-profit agency

representing the kosher consumer through education, research and

supervision.

1947.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Sponsor certification program.

Code of Jewish Law, and Jewish Law Response.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires inspection and verification that all ingredients and

processes used in manufacture meet certification requirements,

o Authorizes use of mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Quthorizes the use of a registered trademark, U.S. Patent and

Trademark Office #1, 127, 748.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Determined on a case-by-case evaluation.

Kosher certification provided to food products and all items which

come in contact with its manufacture.

B-313
NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

300 plus.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Kashrus Kurrents"

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

Chief Rabbinate of Israel.

Other program Under careful direction of Rabbi Moshe Heinehann, one of the

ARRANGEMENTS world's foremost authorities on industrial Kashrus & Kosher food

technology and backed by a formidable technical staff including a network of Rabbinic Kashrus administrators, food scientists, and

field supervisors. Office staffed by highly professional and efficient

staff. All services provided at a reasonable cost, with prompt

service, and worldwide acceptability.

B-314
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

STEEL DECK INSTITUTE

SDI

nature of

organization:

Trade association founded in 1939 with a membership of 20 and a

staff of two.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9506, Canton, OH 44711

PHONE number:

FAX number:

216-493-7886

216-493-7928

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE: To provide uniform industry standards for the engineering, design,

manufacture and field usage of steel decks.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1973.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Sponsor certification program.

STANDARDS USED: SDI standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

availability of

services:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Steel roof decks.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

None.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

B-315
PROGRAM

documentation

available:

None.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-316
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

STEEL JOIST INSTITUTE

SJI

nature of

organization:

Trade association founded in 1928 with a membership of 15.

address:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

1205 48th Avenue, North, Suite A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

803-449-0487

803-449-1343

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To develop, establish and maintain standards; to conduct research

activities for the joist industry on various aspects of steel joist design

and performance; to publish information regarding the proper use of

steel joists and accessories, including handling and erection, in the

interest of public welfare and safety; and to promote the use of steel

joists.

1928.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator.

Uses SJI standards which are available from SJI.

Requires submission and approval of complete design data.

For open web joists, K-Series, requires testing by an independent

laboratory and inspection of the plant by an SJI approved

inspection agency.

Requires periodic inspections by an SJI approved agency

Issues certificates of approval.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

Approves testing laboratories.

To all.

B-317
COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: K-series joists, LH-series joists, DLH-series joists, Joist Girders.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

24.

product DIRECTORIES: Publishes the names of member companies and the products which

have been given certification on the back cover of the publication

entitled, "Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables

for Steel Joists & Joist Girders," which is available from SJI for a

fee.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

program

accredited by:

Steel Joist Institute.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency None.

Recognition:

Other program Not available.

ARRANGEMENTS

B-318
Received: 11/95

Not Available

acronym:

STEEL TANK INSTITUTE

STI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1916 with a membership of 91 and a

staff of 12.

ADDRESS: 570 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047-1559

PHONE number:

FAX number:

708-438-8265

708-438-8766

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

Utilizes independent testing labs.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To secure cooperative action in advancing by all lawful means the

common purposes of its members and to promote activities designed

to enable the industry to conduct itself with the greatest economy

and efficiency.

1972.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses STI standards available from STL Also uses UL, ASTM,

SSPC, NACE standards, as well as standards referenced by Fire and

Building Codes and by EPA.

o Requires initial inspection of fabricator's production and quality

assurance programs prior to authorization of its mark.

o Requires periodic inspections by an STI approved inspection

service.

o Makes periodic unannounced factory inspections using STI quality

assurance inspectors,

o Requires attendance at STI sponsored quality assurance seminars,

o Holds a triennial quality assurance audit program.

0 Authorizes use of a mark,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

B-319
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Corrosion resistant underground storage tanks and attendant

components; Double-wall and fire-rated above-ground storage tanks.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

57 Firms.

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Member Technology Guide is published annually.

Also available from STI: "Standard for Diked Aboveground Storage

Tanks (DAST)," "Standard for Above-ground Tanks with Integral

Secondary Containment," "sti-P3: Specification and Manual for

External Corrosion Protection of Underground Steel Storage Tanks,"

"ACT- 100: Specification for External Corrosion Protection of FRP

Composite Steel USTs," "Permatank Specification," "Fireguard

Thermally Insulated Aboveground Storage Tank Standard."

"sti-P3: Specification and manual for External Corrosion Protection

of Underground Steel Storage Tanks."

"ACT- 100: Specification for External Corrosion Protection of FRP

Composite Steel USTs."

"Permatank Specification."

"Fireguard Thermally Insulated Aboveground and Storage Tank

Standard."

"Standard for Aboveground Tanks with Integral Secondary

Containment."

"Standard for Diked Aboveground Storage Tanks (DAST)."

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-320
Not Available

acronym:

Received: 8/95

STRUCTURAL BOARD ASSOCIATION

SBA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1976 with a membership of 52 and a

staff of tliree.

address: 1133 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

416-730-9090

416-730-9013

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To expand markets, provide technical information, carry out product

R&D, monitor quality of OSB wood based structural panels.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1985.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator.

STANDARDS USED: CSA 0437, CSA 6325, PS 2-92, ANSI A208.1,

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires periodic factory inspections.

o Requires periodic audits of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: Free to members.

PRODUCTS certified: Wood based structural panels.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

B-321
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

None.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

Members use Quality Assurance Programs of APA, PRS/TECO, PSI.

B-322
Received: 5/95

Not Available

acronym:

SUMP AND SEWAGE PUMP MANUFACTURERS

ASSOCIATION

SSPMA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1956 with a membership of 30.

address: P.O. Box 647, Northbrook, IL 60065-0647

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

708-559-9233

708-559-9235

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Does not test.

purpose: To develop and promulgate quality standards; to implement a

labeling and certification program for products conforming to these

standards; to investigate market size and activity; to promote

improved provisions in building codes.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator.

Uses SSPMA standards available from SSPMA. Also uses NEMA

standards and the National Electrical Code.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires manufacturers' self-certification (declaration) that his

products meet applicable standards.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

0 Issues certificates of approval,

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

( COST OF SERVICES: Not applicable.

PRODUCTS certified: Sump pumps, sewage pumps, effluent pumps.

B-323
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: "List of SSPMA Member Companies" is available for a fee upon

request.

program "Sump, Sewage and Effluent Pump Standards" is available for a fee

documentation from SSPMA.

available:

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-324
acronym:

Received: 5/95

TERRALAB ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL

TEI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1963 with

a staff of 15.

address: P.O. Box 57025, Salt Lake City, UT 84157-0025

PHONE number:

FAX number:

801-262-2332

801-262-2363

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide product testing, listing, labeling, and follow-up service.

Specializing in plumbing, marine, recreation vehicle, and foreign

standard testing and certification.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1972.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

o Program administrator.

o Contract out product testing/inspection and factory inspections.

ANSI, ASTM, CFR, SAE, FMVSS, lAPMO, RVIA, UL, Foreign.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

0 Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Plumbing fixtures and fittings, LP gas appliance, low voltage

appliances.

B-325
number of

factories/firms

certified:

108.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: TEI Product Listing Directory published by TEI and continuously

updated.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ANSI Z34.1 - 1993 Third-Party Certification Program for Products,

Processes and Services on all current appropriate international

(lEC/ISO) Guides and Standards.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

States, cities, counties, lAPMO, ASTM, RVIA, USCG, DOD, etc.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

No, we have affiliated foreign labs for which we conduct tests, and

they obtain the foreign recognition.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-326
Not Available

Received: 11/95

TILE COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC.

ACRONYM: TCA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association and independent test lab/inspection/grading agency

founded in 1945 with a membership of 20 regular, 21 associate

members, and a staff of seven.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1787, Clemson, SC 29633-1787

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

864-646-8453

864-646-2821

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Princeton, NJ.

purpose: To promote the use of ceramic tile.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1959.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses ANSI and ASTM standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Dry set mortars and grouts, epoxy mortar and grout for glazed and

unglazed tile, epoxy adhesives, "Dot" tile.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

20 firms.

B-327
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: See Page 35 in "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation," which

available free from TCA in single copies.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Lists of licensed manufacturers,

Installation."

Not available.

No.

Not applicable.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

See "Handbook for Ceramic Tile

B-328
acronym:

Received: 5/95

TRACE LABORATORIES

TRACE

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1977 with

a membership of 20 and a staff of 16.

4633 North Olcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

PHONE number:

FAX number:

708-867-0400

708-867-5209

locations of

testing facilities:

purpose:

Trace-Central, Chicago, IL; Trace-East, 5 North Park Drive, Hunt

Valley, MD 21030, Phone 410-584-9099, Fax 410-584-9117.

To provide environmental, materials, electrical, mechanical,

chemical, future analysis and consulting services to aerospace,

military, automobile, communications, computer and medical

equipment industries.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1978.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

0 Sponsor certification program.

o Contract out product testing/inspection.

Military, ASTM, GM, Chrysler, Ford, IPC, ANSI, EIA, ISTA,

NEMA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Approves testing laboratories.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on actual costs or fixed fee schedule.

B-329
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Vibration, temperature, stock, salt spray, altitude, tensile, humidity,

contact resistance, insulation resistance, DWV - Note: We test

automobile electronics, microelectronics, computer,

telecommunications, aerospace, military and medical equipment.

Two firms.

Confidentiality of customer data is an issue. However, we supply

information to manufacturers (users), who in turn qualify vendors of

products, and on data we submit.

Folder entitled, "Trace Laboratories, Independent Testing Services,"

containing information on the program is available from Trace Labs.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO 9002 (ANSI/ASQC Q 9002).

Yes.

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), The

Defense Electronic Supply Center (DESC), International Safe Transit

Association (ISTA) and numerous company certifications.

State of Illinois, United States Postal Service (USPS), DESC,

TACOM, NAWCC, EMPF.

Ministry of Defense, German Postal Service.

Not available.

B-330
acronym:

Received: 11/95

TUV PRODUCT SERVICE

TUV

nature of

organization:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency and certification body

founded in 1989 with a staff of 450.

address: 1775 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN 55112

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

612-631-2487 - Toll Free: 800 TUV 0123

612-631-3515

info@tuvps.com

Danvers, MA; New Brighton, MN; Boulder, CO; and San Diego,

CA.

purpose: To test and certify equipment, i.e., office, medical, industrial and

electrical equipment. To assure and certify compliance with safety

standards for pressure vessels and tanks.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1989. Shareholders began 1870.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator (for some products) and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: ISO, lEC, CISPR, CEN, CENELEC, DINA^DE, BAFT, FCC, FDA,

AAMI, ANSI, IEEE, Austel.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Specific requirements are based on type of product.

o Certifies various equipment to product safety standards.

o Requires product type testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

0 Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on fixed fee schedule or on actual costs.

B-331
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Information technology, medical devices, active implantable medical

devices, in vitro diagnostics, laboratory, telecommunications,

wireless, software, machinery, industrial process and measurement

control, audio/video, consumer electronics, household appliances and

tools, sports.

4752 firms, 8347 factories.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: A list is available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A corporate brochure, newsletter, annual report is available. A more

detailed list of tested products is also available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline for Corrective Action to be Taken by

a Certification Body In The Event Of Misuse Of Its Mark Of

Conformity.

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision.

ISO Guide 40: 1986 General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Certification Bodies - Currently Under Revision, See Below.

ISO Guide 48: 1986 Guidelines for Third-Party Assessment and

Registration of a Supplier's Quality System.

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

UL.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Germany: ZLG, ZLS, TGA, DAR, Europe, EEC, Austel, BAPT,

VCCI, NVLAP.

Other program

arrangements

Miscellaneous

MOUs: U.S. - UL, NAmSA; Finland - VTT and SETI; France - LNE and G-MED; Germany - BZT and VDE; Italy - CESI; Japan - JQA, MITI; Netherlands - GASTEC; Singapore - SISIR; Switzerland

- SEV, SGS, BVS, SUBA; United Kingdom - BSI, HSE.

First to provide a global EMC certificate backed by three

certification bodies. Largest global EMC test and certification body.

Leading Medical Device and Active Implantable Notified Body.

B-332
acronym:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

E-MAIL number:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

purpose:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

Received: 11/95

TUV RHEINLAND OF NORTH AMERICA, DVC.

TUV Rheinland

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1980 with

a staff of 95.

12 Commerce Road, Newtown, CT 06470

203-426-0888

203-270-8883

Internet: info@tuv.com Web: http//www.tuv.com

Austin, TX, Livonia, MI; Longwood, FL; Marllborough, MA;

Newtown, CT; Pleasanton, CA; Portland, OR; San Antonio, TX; San

Diego, CA; Skokie, IL; and Canada and Mexico.

To assist manufacturers in complying with global and domestic

market regulations by providing product safety testing and quality

assurance certification.

1983.

Program administrator (for some products) and certifier.

Uses DIN, VDE, ECE, EEC, EN, ISO, lEC, ANSI, BS, UL.

o Specific requirements based on type of product.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

Based on product or type of service performed.

B-333
PRODUCTS certified: ITE Household Test & Measurement, Medical, Industrial,

Automotive.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: None.

Program Yes.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM RVA, RAB, TUV Certification (is accredited by DAR (Germany)).

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local U.S. Dept. of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration's

Gov't Recognition: (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)

^ Program.

Foreign agency West German government, the ECE for automotive components, and

Recognition: the EU for products under the Low Vohage Directive. Also

authorized by several Japanese ministries to serve as a testing house

in connection with applications for marks of approval and factory

approvals.

Miscellaneous Authorized to test/certify over 1,500 different products

under German Equipment Safety Law and to issue GS-Mark (Safety

Tested). Can test/certify compliance with German

ergonomic requirements of ZH 1/618 for specific products. Can also

test for compliance with ANSI/HFS No. 100-1988, ISO DP 9241/3

and Swedish ergonomic requirements. Authorized by Federal

Ministry of Labor to test/certify all medical equipment under

German Decree on Medical Equipment. Can certify compliance with

German norm DIN V 66285 and with requirements of GGS

(Software Quality Assurance Association, Frankfurt). Approved

software may be eligible for DIN-RAL Quality Mark or QS

(Qualified Software) Mark. Can test/certify compliance with DIN

VDE 0871, limit B and VDE 0875 on radio frequency interference

(RFI). Approved products are issued TUV Rheinland RFICompliance Mark. Can test/certify compliance with requirements for

built-in components and issue Bauart Geprueft mark. Can certify

steam and pressure materials, components, and equipment for

compliance with German Codes. Can issue type approvals of

complete automotive vehicles and vehicle components to European

EEC and ECE regulations or to German national regulations in order

to obtain GS-Mark or TUV Rheinland test mark.

B-334
acronym:

Received: 12/95

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.

UL

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization and independent test

lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1894 with a staff of over

3900.

ADDRESS: 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

TELEX NUMBER:

708-272-8800

708-272-8129

201227

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Northbrook, IL; Melville, NY; Research Triangle, NC; Santa Clara,

CA; Camas, WA.

purpose: To establish, maintain, and operate laboratories for the investigation

of materials, devices, products, equipment, constructions, methods,

and systems with respect to hazards affecting life and property.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1894.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Product design, evaluation, program administrator, and third-party

certification validator.

STANDARDS USED: Uses UL standards listed in the UL Catalog of Standards. Also uses

other national and international standards.

B-335
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

O

o

o

o

o

o

o

o

Provides initial engineering evaluation and follow-up factory

testing and inspection services.

Requires follow-up inspection/testing for listed products.

Approves testing laboratories and manufacturers' testing facilities

for lECQ system.

Has its own listing mark and lists products.

Has a classification service with respect to specific hazards,

limitations or conditions of performance. Classified products are published in directories.

Has a component recognition service, and publishes recognized

components in a directory.

Issues certificates for products where marking is impractical.

Has a formal appeals procedure.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fees are based on cost of services provided.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Building materials; fire protection equipment; electrical appliances;

electrical construction materials; marine equipment; gas and oil

equipment; automobile, burglary protection, and mechanical

equipment; hazardous location equipment; fire resistance in building

assemblies.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Over 39,000 firms.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: "Building Materials," "Fire Protection Equipment," "Fire Resistance,"

"Recognized Component," "Electrical Appliance and Utilization

Equipment," "Electrical Construction Materials," "Marine Products,"

"Automotive, Burglary Protection, and Mechanical Equipment," "Gas

and Oil Equipment" are available for a fee.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Accepted in all 50 states. Recent agreement concluded with BSI for

mutual recognition of a manufacturer's quality system registration.

UL is accredited under numerous federal, state and municipal

product test and certifier accreditation programs.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Accepted in many countries, including official regulatory

recognition in all Canadian provinces and territories. Also has

agreements with other laboratories in Japan, China, and Europe for

the acceptance of UL data. Recent agreement concluded with BSI

for mutual recognition of a manufacturer's quality system

registration.

B-336
Received:

Not Available

acronym:

UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB PROPERTIES, INC.

(A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE U.S. AUTO

CLUB, INC.)

None.

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency and not-for-profit

organization incorporated in 1969 with a membership of 300, other

licensed officials and technicians, and a staff of 10.

address: 4910 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

317-247-5151

317-247-0123

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

Headquarters is in Indianapolis, IN with actual testing sites at

automotive proving grounds, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and

numerous locations throughout the United States.

To offer the automotive, trucking and related industries, advertising

agencies, and the private sector a proven professional testing

organization, having over 30 years experience and utilizing the most

current state-of-the-art computerized testing equipment.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1956 (through parent company).

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses USAC standards. Also uses SAE, ASME, ASTM, and

ACCUS-FIA standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing. Products tested are selected at random from manufacturer's assembly lines or shipping departments. USAC seals components to assure that

product tested is representative of those offered to public. Such

products are impounded by USAC until testing is completed.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

B-337
AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Individually determined based on time and nature of certifications.

Automobiles, trucks, earth moving equipment, golf carts, tires,

engine lubricants, oil additives, automobile engine testing equipment,

certified fuel economy tests, batteries, car rentals - as rented general

condition of cars, farm tractors, etc.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

ACCUS-FIA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-338
Received:

Not Available

acronym:

nature of

organization:

UNITED STATES AUTO CLUB, INC.

USAC

Not-for-profit organization and independent test lab/inspection/

grading agency founded in 1955 with a membership of 6,000 and a

staff of 18.

ADDRESS: 4910 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46224

phone number:

FAX number:

317-247-5151

317-247-0123

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

USAC Certification Committee Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN

with numerous locations throughout the United States.

purpose: To insure the betterment of the sport of automobile racing by

providing certified results of products used in major motor sports

competitions and international and national automotive land speed

records.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1956.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses SAE, ASME, ASTM, and FIA standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o May require initial and follow-up car/product inspection,

o Authorizes use of a mark,

o Issues certificates of approval.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS certified: Certifies that products are actually used in racing cars. Certifies

automobile land speed record attempts. Products include: lubricating

oils, spark plugs, oil additives, tires, engine coolant, automotive

safety devices, automotive batteries, automobiles.

B-339
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Approximately 450.

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Not available.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Test results and documentation of product usage are available from

USAC office.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

ACCREDITED BY:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

ACCUS-FIA.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-340
Received: 5/95

ajX

ACRONYM:

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION

USGA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Not-for-profit organization athletic organization founded in 1894

with a staff of 240.

address: P.O. Box 708, Golf House, Liberty Comer Road, Far Hills, NJ

07931-0708

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

908-234-2300

908-234-9687

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Far Hills, NJ.

purpose: To promote and conserve the best interests and the true spirit of the

game of Golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

Program administrator and certifier.

STANDARDS USED: Uses USGA standards available from USGA.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Requires product type testing,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

To all.

Fixed fee per ball type for ball testing for conforming list. Fixed fee

per club for groove report evaluation. No charge for club evaluation

regarding compliance with rules.

Golf balls, golf clubs, golf tees, gloves, other golf related devices.

NUMBER OF

FACTORIES/FIRMS

CERTIFIED:

Not available.

B-341
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: List of Conforming Golf Balls.

PROGRAM Issues various publications related to golf courses and related

DOCUMENTATION matters.

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(REFERENCES):

Program Not available.

Accreditation:

PROGRAM Not available.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local Not available.

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency Not available.

Recognition:

Other program Maintains and improves the USGA handicap and course-rating

ARRANGEMENTS system for use by golf clubs and golf associations throughout the

country.

B-342
Received: 5/95

acronym:

VARTEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.

TEXTILE TESTING SERVICES DIVISION

VII/TTS

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1968 with

a membership of one and a staff of 17.

19 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

212-947-8391

212-947-8719

vartest@delphi.com

New York.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To provide a broad range of programs for the physical, chemical and

microscopical testing and evaluation of fibers, yarns, fabrics,

garments, home furnishings and automotive products.

Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses ASTM, AATCC, ANSI, Federal Standard 191, BSI, DIN, JTI

and ISO. Also develops standards for client use only.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial and periodic evaluations of mfr.'s quality system.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

B-343
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Yams, spun and filament fabrics; woven, knitted, printed and

nonwoven fabrics for apparel, home furnishings and industrial end

uses.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

product directories: None.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

None.

program conformance

(references):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

No.

program

accredited by:

Not applicable.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

None.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

None.

Other program

arrangements

None.

B-344
Received: 5/95

acronym:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION

WQA

Trade association founded in 1974 with a membership of

approximately 2500.

4151 Naperville Road, Lisle, IL 60532

708-505-0160

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Lisle, IL.

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

To promote the acceptance and use of the water quality improvement

industry equipment, products, and services; and to conduct such

activities as might improve economy and efficiency with the

industry.

Not available.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses WQA standards available from WQA. Also uses NSF

standards, the National Electrical Code and FDA regulations.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Issues certificates of approval.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Based on aimual fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Water softeners - domestic and commercial, water filters - domestic

and commercial, reverse osmosis and distillation water treatment

equipment.

B-345
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Not available.

PRODUCT directories: Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories.

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

"Five Steps to Successful Validation" is available free from WQA,

along with the Association's standards: S-100 for water softeners, S200 for water filters, S-300 for reverse osmosis systems, and S-400

for water distillers.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

Not available.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Not available.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Not available.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

B-346
Received: 6/95

Not Available

acronym:

WEST COAST LUMBER INSPECTION BUREAU

WCLIB

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1968 with a membership of 116 and a

staff of 17.

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 23145, Portland, OR 97281-3145

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX number:

503-639-0651

503-684-8928

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING facilities:

Not available.

purpose: Not available.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Not available.

certification

functions(s):

Certification program sponsor and administrator.

STANDARDS USED: DOC PS 20-94, AITC/ANSI A190.1, ASTM D2555, D245, D1990,

D143, D198, D4761.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

o Develops standards to test new products.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing,

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Not available.

COST OF SERVICES: Not available.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Solid sawn lumber and timber, structural glued lumber, machine

stress rated lumber.

number of

factories/firms

certified:

116.

B-347
PRODUCT DIRECTORIES: Buyer Guide published annually.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

Not available.

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE

(REFERENCES):

Not available.

Program

Accreditation:

Yes.

PROGRAM

accredited by:

American Lumber Standards Committee.

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

U.S. Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Dept. of

Agriculture.

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Not available.

Other program

arrangements

USDA APHIS Kiln Drying and Heat Treating of Lumber and

Timber.

B-348
Received: 11/95

^WESTBIU WOOD WORKS'

ACRONYM:

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

WESTERN WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

WWPA

Trade association founded in 1964 with a membership of 180.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Yeon Building, 522 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR 97204-2122

503-224-3930

503-224-3930

Inspects only.

PURPOSE: To develop technical data to describe the qualities and uses of

Western woods; to disseminate information on the merits and

applications of Western Lumber; and to develop standards of size

and quality for Western Lumber.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: Pre- 1930.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

Program administrator.

Uses WWPA grading standards which are available from WWPA.

Also uses VPS standard 20-90, grading rules for the West Coast

Lumber Inspection Bureau (WCLIB) and the Pacific Lumber

Inspection Bureau (PLIB), the Redwood Inspection Service and

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau and ASTM standards.

0 Requires product type and follow-up testing.

0 Has a buyer/seller dispute resolution procedure,

o Authorizes use of a mark.

Open to any lumber manufacturer in the 12 Western states.

COST OF SERVICES:

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

Based on actual costs.

Glued products, machine stress-rated Western lumber. Western

lumber.

B-349
number of

factories/firms

certified:

PRODUCT directories:

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

WWPA inspects about 30% of all softwood lumber produced in the

United States.

Not available.

"Western Lumber Grading Rules," "Glued Products: Procedures for

Certification and Quality Control," and "Machine Stress Rated

Western Lumber: Procedures for Certification and Quality Control"

are available from WWPA for a fee.

ISO Guide 2: 1991 General Terms and Their Definitions

Concerning Standardization and Related Activities.

Yes.

American Lumber Standards Committee and U.S. Department of

Commerce.

Federal.

Japan, Europe, Australia.

None.

B-350
mm.

acronym:

Received: 11/95

WOOD MOULDING & MILLWORK PRODUCERS

ASSOCIATION

WMMPA

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

Trade association founded in 1963 with a membership of 57

Registered, 48 Associates, and a staff of three.

P.O. Box 25278, 1730 S.W. Skyline Blvd., Suite 128, Portland, OR

97225-0278

503-292-9288

503-292-3490

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Fire-rated exterior wood door frames only are tested by Wamock

Hersey in Antioch, CA.

To represent manufacturers of wood moldings, door jambs, and

related products; to provide those functions that an independent

company cannot provide for itself; and to develop and maintain all

industry standards.

Fire-rated exterior wood door frames - 1983.

Wood moldings and jambs - 1981 certification for non-structural

laminated or finger jointed wood under WM 5-81,

Vinyl-Wrapped Interior Moulding & Millwork - under WM 2-82.

Sponsor certification program.

Hinged Interior Wood Door Jambs (WM 1-89); Exterior Wood Door

Frames (WM 3-89); Wood Moulding Requirements (WM 4-85);

Vinyl Wrapped Interior Mouldings & Millwork (WM 2-82);

Standard Certified Non-Structural Laminated or Finger Jointed Wood

(WM 5-89); Industry Standard for Non-Pressure Treating of

Millwork (WM 6-87); Industry Standard 20-Minute Fire-Rated Wood

Door Frames (WM 8-89).

B-351
CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

A. FIRE-RATED WOOD DOOR FRAMES UNDER WM 8-83

1. Requires testing by an approved laboratory.

2. Requires initial and periodic factory inspections including

evaluation of a producer's quality system.

3. Authorizes the use of its mark for members only and issues

certificates of approval.

4. Publishes approved product/manufacturer list.

B. NON-STRUCTURAL LAMINATED OR FINGER JOINTED

WOOD, WM 5-81

1. Requires initial inspection and testing and two annual products

tests and inspections by an approved inspection agency.

2. Authorizes the use of its registered trademark for members only

and issues certificates of approval.

3. Maintains a list of approved adhesives.

C. VINYL-WRAPPED INTERIOR MOULDING & MILLWORK,

WM 2-82

1. Requires initial inspection and periodic inspections and testing

every 6 months by an approved testing laboratory.

2. Authorizes the use of its registered trademark for members only

and issues certificates of approval.

3. Publishes approved product/manufacturer directories of members

only.

Develops standards to test new products.

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: As designated by Wamock-Hersey.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

PRODUCT DIRECTORIES:

Fire-rated wood door frames (WM 8-89); Non-structural laminated

or finger-jointed wood (WM-5-89); Vinyl-wrapped interior moulding

and millwork (WM 2-82).

A listing of approved exterior door frames, under WM 8-83, is

available free upon request. A directory of all WMMPA members

and services is available for $2.50.

PROGRAM

DOCUMENTATION

AVAILABLE:

A Directory is published armually.

B-352
Received: 5/95

ACRONYM:

WOOL BUREAU, INC., THE

WBI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

Trade association founded in 1937 with a staff of 30.

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

330 Madison Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017-6572

212-986-6222 (Executive Office) or 516-364-0890 (Laboratory)

212-557-5985

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

PURPOSE:

CERTIFICATION STARTED:

The Wool Bureau Inc., Technical Services Center, 500 Lakeshore

Pkwy, Rock Hill, SC 29730.

To certify products for eligibility for the Bureau's registered

certification trademarks. The trademarks are utilized to build

demand for wool products.

1963.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

Program administrator and certifier.

Uses internal standards.

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o License agreements issued once accepted.

To members only.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

PRODUCTS CERTIFIED: Apparel products and interior textiles.

B-353
number of

factories/firms

certified:

Confidential.

PRODUCT directories: Not available.

PROGRAM Not available.

documentation

available:

PROGRAM CONFORMANCE Not available.

(references):

Program No.

Accreditation:

program Not applicable.

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

B-354
Received: 6/30

WYLE LABORATORIES, INC.

acronym: WLI

NATURE OF

ORGANIZATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE number:

FAX number:

Independent test lab/inspection/grading agency founded in 1949 with

a staff of Approximately 1,000.

7800 Highway 20 West, Huntsville, AL 35806

205-837-4411, ext. 373

205-721-0144

LOCATIONS OF

TESTING FACILITIES:

Not available.

purpose: To provide independent test and evaluation services to government

and private industry world-wide.

CERTIFICATION STARTED: 1994.

CERTIFICATION

FUNCTIONS(S):

STANDARDS USED:

CERTIFICATION

ACTIVITIES:

AVAILABILITY OF

SERVICES:

o Program administrator and certifier,

o Contract out some product testing/inspection and factory

inspections.

Various ANSI/UL, Bellcore, EIA/TIA, IEEE, ISTA, UN and

Military standards.

o Develops standards to test new products.

o Requires product type and follow-up testing.

o Requires initial and periodic factory inspections.

o Requires initial evaluation of mfr.'s quality system.

o Authorizes use of a mark.

o Issues certificates of approval.

0 Has a formal appeals procedure.

To all.

COST OF SERVICES: Fixed fee schedule.

B-355
PRODUCTS CERTIFIED:

number of

factories/firms

certified:

product directories:

PROGRAM

documentation

available:

program conformance

(references):

Program

Accreditation:

PROGRAM

accredited by:

Federal/State/Local

Gov't Recognition:

Foreign agency

Recognition:

Other program

arrangements

Voting systems, CPE devices, heating/ventilating and airconditioners, industrial control equipment, lighting fixtures, medical,

dental and x-ray equipment, molded-case circuit breakers/switches,

power supplies, office equipment, telecommunications equipment and

accessories and Hazmat packaging.

Not available.

Not available.

Not available.

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for Products,

Processes and Services.

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence

of Calibration and Testing Laboratories.

Yes.

U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL)/Occupational Safety & Health

Administration's (OSHA) Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

(NRTL) Program; NASED; many state and local jurisdictions.

SBCCI approval in process.

Various state and local governments.

Formal approval in process.

Not available.

B-356
SECTION C

INDICES AND RELATED LISTINGS

T. INDEX OF LOGOS/MARKS BY ORGANIZATION

Mark/Logo Organization Name Page in Section B

3-A Sanitary Standards Symbol Administrative Council.

flCT6

TE6TING LB56

Acts Testing Labs, Inc 5

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Air Movement and Control Association.

(Additional Marks Follow)

C-3
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute 9

AMERICA

SELECTIONS

ltlJII|l|J.|

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc 11

All America Rose Selections, Inc 13

All America Selections 15

MA American Architectural Manufacturers Association 17

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation 19

American Association of Cereal Chemists 21

American Bowling Congress/

Women's International Bowling Congress 25

American Bureau Of Shipping 27

M))A American Dental Association 29

CONFORMS

/?H^\ool

ANSI/AHA 135.6

American Hardboard Association

(Additional markfollows)

31

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CONFORMS

I/AHA194J

American Institute Of Steel Construction.

American Institute Of Timber Construction

.

pimmm American Laminators Association.

I CL I (".ROUND CONTACT American Lumber Standards Committee

(Additional Marksfollow)

1993 IBOVE 1994 GROUND „„

SPIfc ABC LUMBER CO.

PENSACOLA. FUniOA

AWPA

CJ.C9 SIOS

ABOVE GROUND

LP-2 .25 ABC WOOD PPESERVING

PeBIRY. FLOHlOA

IP-Z? AWTA .^ORtlCmiON C2IC.S CfifJUHO CONlACr A"•40 -i?-

93 CCA-C 9A ABOVE GROUND AWPA C2/C9 .25

American Marine Labs, Inc./Stanford Technology Corp.

(Marine Testing Institute)

(Additional marksfollow)
ll'C American Optometric Association 45

LMJ rh American Petroleum Institute 47

IC^Sf American Society Of Mechanical Engineers 49

' American Society Of Sanitary Engineering 51

flJfia^S| American Standards Testing Bureau, Inc 53

AOAC AOAC Research Institute 55

. i/^if^'^mi APA - The Engineered Wood Association 57

III " Applied Research Laboratories 59

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WNHMMMl • MMMMW Applied Technical Services, Inc 61

Architectural Woodwork Institute 63

Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc., The 65

(Additional marksfollow)

Automated Test Labs, Inc 73

Automotive Lift Institute, Inc 75

Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc 77

Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee 79

British Standards Institution, Inc 83

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Inc 85

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Building Officials And Code Administrators-Evaluation Services, Inc 87

California Association Of Window Manufacturers 89

California Lumber Inspection Service 91

® Canadian Standards Association 93

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute 95

(Additional marksfollow)

NO-HUB®

.VOilVKIIIW

Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association 99

Certified Automotive Parts Association 101

Certified Ballast Manufacturers 103

CERTIFIED Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc. (Of Georgia).

lAiOUIORIES. Inc. 105

Chicago Rabbinical Council 107

i.®

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r/iiivvv/iitiv*m

Communication Certification Laboratory Ill

Cookware Manufacturers Association 113

Cooling Tower Institute

(Additional marksfollow)

115

Corporation for Open Systems, International 117

Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit 119

David Litter Laboratories, Inc 121

Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc 1 25

Dried Fruit Association of California 127

Electro-Test, Incorporated 133

Energy Testing Laboratory of Maine-Southern Maine Technical College 137

Entela Inc 139

eli

LISTED V -.J I ;
^^^^1

Factory Mutual Research Corporation (Sometimes referred to as FM) 141

Approved

Fitzsimmons, R.V. & Associates, Inc 143

l^^l Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc 145

•I^Hj Housekeeping*. Good Housekeeping Institute 1 49

^ PROMISES

Green Seal, Inc ...151

'fL^'TT'ltl. ^- G. Nutting Company 153

Hampton Roads Testing Laboratories, Inc 155

^^^^^ Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company, The 159

^^^^

Home Ventilating Institute, Division Of AMCA 163

/C ^^1^ Hydronics Institute, The-Division Of Gama

(Formerly The Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers) 165

Inchcape Testing Services/ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc./ ^

(S) g Wamock Hersey Professional Services, Ltd 167

indepe|en^^j^xdie Independent Textile Testing Service, Inc 1 69

\^^^ Industrial Testing Laboratories, Inc 171 A

C-IO
INSULATING GLASS

CtHTIKCATMN Oainai. Insulating Glass Certification Council 175

ma CHILDHOOD

MATURE]

Interactive Digital Software Association,

Entertainment Software Rating System Program.

(Additional marksfollow)

111

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 181

International Cast Polymer Association, The

(Formerly Cultured Marble Institute) 185

International Electrical Testing Association

(Formerly National Electrical Testing Assoc., Inc. (Neta). 187

THANSrrjESTED

nrmnMi. WE nuon nsmiDi

International Safe Transit Association

(Formerly National Safe Transit Assoc.) 189

jPMA

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc 193

C-11
K of - K Kosher Supervision 195

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

(Formerly National Kitchen Cabinet Association-Nkca) 199

LASEROSC

Laser Disc Association, Inc 201

Massachusetts Materials Research, Inc 205

MEA Certifications 207

Kw^lSO Media Sciences, Inc.

MlPLUS

.209

MET

MET Laboratories, Inc 211

NAHB Research Center

{Additional marks follow)

.213

*) National Accreditation and Management Institute, Inc. .215

C-12
LISTED

National Association of Independent Labs for

Protective Equipment Testing 217

National Automatic Merchandising Association 219

National Board of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Inspectors, The 221

(Additional marksfollow)

l>lati ationai

ounciliiii

Certified ; / ^^^^

NLGI

LB

National Cotton Council of America 223

National Fenestration Rating Council, Inc 229

(Additional markfollows)

National Lubricating Grease Institute 23

(Additional marksfollow)

NLGI

GC

NLGI

GC-LB

5 National

3 Lubricatin g _ aGrease

Sg>i^i^ In stitute

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National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association 235

(Additional marks follow)

National Particleboard Association 237

National Sanitation Foundation 239

National Wood Window & Door Association

(Formerly National Woodwork Manufacturers Association, Inc.) 245

Newspaper Association of America 249

Omega Point Laboratories, Inc.

(Formerly Southwest Certification Services, Inc.) 253

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc 255

Penniman & Browne, Inc 257

PFS Corporation/Timberco, Inc 259

(Additional markfollows)

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(

POSTTENSIONING

INSTITUTE

Plumbing and Drainage Institute

Post-Tensioning Institute.

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

ECO-O.K.

Rainforest Alliance - EKO-O.K. Certification Program

Redwood Inspection Service (A Division of ^ - aic The California Redwood Association - CRA)

:oM»i III iVWa

Retlif Testing Laboratories

.

SAFETY

EQUIPMENT

INSTITUTE

Safety Equipment Institute

Safety Glazing Certification Council.

% SCIS>-TIP.C

ICEKlll-ICAriGiV Scientific Certification Systems

(Additional marksfollow)

No

Detected Residues

CERTintr; CCC-PROriLE,
.NCTl) SGS/U.S. Testing Co., Inc./Nationwide Consumer Testing Inst 291

Smart Wood Program, The 295

Snell Memorial Foundation 299

(Additional marks follow)

j B-BO

Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc./

Public Safety Testing and Evaluation Services, Inc 307

fm ^(T) Southern Pine Inspection Bureau 309

^ Southwest Research Institute -

» WRIj Department of Fire Technology 311

(Additional markfollows)

1^

^ Star-K Kosher Certification 313

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Terralab Engineers International

(Additional markfollows)

Trace Laboratories

TUV Product Service

(Additional marksfollow)

EURUSAJPH

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TOV
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TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc 333

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc 335

United States Golf Association 341

Vartest International, Inc., Textile Testing Services Division 343

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II. INDEX OF ORGANIZATIONS

Page in Section B

3-A Sanitary Standards Symbol Administrative Council 1 Accuracy Scientific Instruments, Div. of A&M Thermometer 3

Acts Testing Labs, Inc 5

Air Movement and Control Association 7

Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute 9

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc 11

All America Rose Selections, Inc 13

All America Selections 15

American Architectural Manufacturers Association 17

American Association for Laboratory Accreditation 19

American Association of Cereal Chemists 21

American Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc 23

American Bowling Congress/Women's International Bowling Congress 25

American Bureau of Shipping 27

American Dental Association 29

American Hardboard Association 31

American Institute of Steel Construction 33

American Institute of Timber Construction 35

American Laminators Association 37

American Lumber Standards Committee . 39

American Marine Labs, Inc./Stanford Technology Corp.(Marine Testing Inst.) 41

American Numismatic Association Certification Service 43

American Optometric Association 45

American Petroleum Institute 47

American Society of Mechanical Engineers 49

American Society of Sanitary Engineering 51

American Standards Testing Bureau, Inc 53

AOAC Research Institute 55

APA - The Engineered Wood Association 57

Applied Research Laboratories 59

Applied Technical Services, Inc 61

Architectural Woodwork Institute 63

Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc., The 65

Associated Analytical Laboratories, Inc 67

Associated Laboratories, Inc., The 69

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers 71

Automated Test Labs, Inc 73

Automotive Lift Institute, Inc 75

Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc 77

Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee 79

Baylor University-Dept of Environmental Studies 81

British Standards Institution, Inc 83

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Inc 85

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Building Officials and Code Administrators-Evaluation Services, Inc 87

California Association of Window Manufacturers 89

California Lumber Inspection Service 91

Canadian Standards Association 93

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute . 95

Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau (Formerly Red Cedar Shake & Shingle Bur.). 97

Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association 99

Certified Automotive Parts Association 101

Certified Ballast Manufacturers 103

Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc. (of Georgia) 105

Chicago Rabbinical Council 107

CKC Laboratories, Inc 109

Communication Certification Laboratory Ill

Cookware Manufacturers Association 113

Cooling Tower Institute 115

Corporation for Open Systems, International 117

Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit 119

David Litter Laboratories, Inc 121

Delsen Testing Laboratories, Inc 123

Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc 125

Dried Fruit Association of California 127

Ecolab, Inc. Package Testing Services 129

Educated Safety Services, a Divison of Educated Design & Development, Inc. 131

Electro-Test, Incorporated 133

Electronic Components Certification Board, Inc 135

Energy Testing Laboratory of Maine-Southern Maine Technical College . . . 137

Entela Inc 139

Factory Mutual Research Corporation (Sometimes Referred to as FM) 141

Fitzsimmons, R.V. & Associates, Inc 143

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, Inc 145

Gaynes Testing Laboratories Ltd 147

Good Housekeeping Institute 149

Green Seal, Inc 151

H. C. Nutting Company 153

Hampton Roads Testing Laboratories, Inc 155

Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association 157

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company, The 159

Head Protection Research Laboratory-University of Southern California ... 161

Home Ventilating Institute, Division of AMCA 163

Hydronics Institute, The-Division of GAMA

(Formerly The Institute of Boiler And Radiator Manufacturers) 165

Inchcape Testing Services/ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc./

Warnock Hersey Professional Services, Ltd 167

Independent Textile Testing Service, Inc 169

Industrial Testing Laboratories, Inc 171

Insulated Steel Door Institute 173

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Insulating Glass Certification Council 175

Interactive Digital Software Association,

Entertainment Software Rating System Program 177

International Approval Services, a Joint Venture of a.G.A. Laboratories

and CGA Approvals 179

International Association of Plumbing And Mechanical Officials 181

International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc 183

International Cast Polymer Association, The (Formerly Cultured Marble Inst.) 185

International Electrical Testing Association

(Formerly National Electrical Testing Assoc., Inc. (NETA) 187

International Safe Transit Association (Formerly National Safe Transit Ass'n.) 189

Jason Associates, Inc./Intec Services 191

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc 193

K of - K Kosher Supervision 195

Kema-Powertest Inc 197

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

(Formerly National Kitchen Cabinet Association-NKCA) 199

Laser Disc Association, Inc 201

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association 203

Massachusetts Materials Research, Inc 205

MEA Certifications 207

Media Sciences, Inc 209

MET Laboratories, Inc 211

NAHB Research Center 213

National Accreditation and Management Institute, Inc 215

National Association of Independent Labs for Protective Equipment Testing 2 1

National Automatic Merchandising Association 219

National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, The 221

National Cotton Council of America 223

National Dimension Manufacturers Association

(Formerly Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers Association) 225

National Evaluation Service, Inc., (Formerly Council of American Building

Officials/Evaluation Service) 227

National Fenestration Rating Council, Inc 229

National Lubricating Grease Institute 231

National Marine Manufacturer's Association

(Formerly Boating Industry Associations (BIA)) 233

National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association 235

National Particleboard Association 237

National Sanitation Foundation 239

National Technical Systems 241

National Wooden Pallet and Container Association 243

National Wood Window & Door Association (Formerly National Woodwork

Manufacturers Association, Inc.) 245

Nebraska Power Lab (Formerly Center For Agricultural Equipment) 247

Newspaper Association of America 249

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Northwest Laboratories of Seattle, Inc 25

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Omega Point Laboratories, Inc. (Formerly Southwest Certification Services) 253

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc 255

Penniman & Browne, Inc 257

PFS Corporation/Timberco, Inc 259

Plumbing And Drainage Institute 261

Post-Tensioning Institute 263

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 265

Professional Coin Grading Service 267

Professional Service Industries, Inc 269

Pulver Laboratories, Inc., Electro-Magnetic Division 271

Quality Assurance Association of France 273

Rainforest Alliance - Eko-O.K. Certification Program 275

Redwood Inspection Service

(a Division of The California Redwood Association - CRA) 277

Resources Applications, Designs & Controls, Inc 279

Retlif Testing Laboratories 281

Safety Equipment Institute 283

Safety Glazing Certification Council 285

Safety Play, Inc 287

Scientific Certification Systems 289

SGS/U.S. Testing Co., Inc./Nationwide Consumer Testing Inst 291

Shuster, Inc., Herbert V 293

Smart Wood Program, The 295

Smith-Emery Company 297

Snell Memorial Foundation 299

Snowmobile Safety And Certification Committee, Inc 301

Society of Automotive Engineers 303

Solar Rating & Certification Corporation 305

Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc./

Public Safety Testing and Evaluation Services, Inc 307

Southern Pine Inspection Bureau 309

Southwest Research Institute - Department of Fire Technology 311

Star-K Kosher Certification 313

Steel Deck Institute 315

Steel Joist Institute 317

Steel Tank Institute 319

Structural Board Association 321

Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association 323

Terralab Engineers International 325

Tile Council of America, Inc 327

Trace Laboratories 329

Tuv Product Service 331

Tuv Rheinland of North America, Inc 333

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc 335

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United States Auto Club Properties, Inc.

(a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of The U.S. Auto Club, Inc.) 337

United States Auto Club, Inc 339

United States Golf Association 341

Vartest International, Inc., Textile Testing Services Division 343

Water Quality Association 345

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau 347

Western Wood Products Association 349

Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association 351

Wool Bureau, Inc., The 353

Wyle Laboratories, Inc 355

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III. INDEX OF ACRONYMS/INITIALS

A

3ASC 3-A Sanitary Standards Symbol Administrative Council

A2LA American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

AACC American Association of Cereal Chemists

AAL Associated Analytical Laboratories, Inc.

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association

AAMI Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

AAMMC American Association of Medical Milk Commissions, Inc.

AARS All America Rose Selections, Inc.

AAS All America Selections

AATCC American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists

ABC/WIBC American Bowling Congress/Women's International Bowling Congress

ABS American Bureau of Shipping

ABYC American Boat & Yacht Council

ACCUS-FIA Automobile Competition Committee for the United States, FIA

ACI American Concrete Institute

ACMI The Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc.

ACTS ACTS Testing Labs, Inc.

ADA American Dental Association

ADR European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous

Goods by Road

AFQA Quality Assurance Association of France

AGA American Gas Association

AHA American Hardboard Association

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

AIA American Institute of Architects

AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

ALA American Laminators Association

ALI Automotive Lift Institute

ALI Associated Laboratories, Inc.

ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association

AMECA Automotive Manufacturers Equipment Compliance Agency

AML/MTI American Marine Labs. (Marine Testing Institute)

AMPS Association of Modeling, Plarming and Simulation

AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone System

AMTAC AMTAC Group Limited, a U.K. Notified Body for Medical Devices

ANA American Numismatic Association

ANS American Nuclear Society

ANS American National Standard

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ANSI American National Standards Institute

AOA American Optometric Association

AOAC AOAC The Scientific Association Dedicated to Analytical Excellence

APA APA The Engineered Wood Association

APHA American Public Health Association

APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA

API American Petroleum Institute

ARDL Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.

ARI Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute

ARL Applied Research Laboratories

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers

ASCIO Accuracy Scientific Instruments, Div. of A&M Thermometer

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

ASM American Society for Metals

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing

ASQC American Society for Quality Control

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering Engineers

ASTB American Standards Testing Bureau

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

ATG Association Technique de 1' Industrie du gaz en France (French)

ATL Automated Test Labs, Inc.

ATP Agreement on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on

the Special Equipment to be used for such carriage.

ATS Applied Technical Services, Inc.

AUSTEL Australian Telecommunications Authority

AWDI Association of Wood and Door Installers

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau (now defunct)

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

B

BAPT Bundesamt fur Post und Telekommunikation

BAYLOR Baylor University, Dept. of Environmental Studies

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

BISSC Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee

BMC Brake Manufacturers Council

BOCA/ES BOCA-Evaluation Services, Inc.

BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators, International, Inc.

BOCAI Building Officials and Code Administrators, International, Inc.

BS British Standard

BSI British Standards Institution, Inc.

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BVS

BZT

CABO

CAC

CAL

CAPA

CASCO

CAWM

CBM

CCITT

CCL

CDMA

CE

CE Mark

CEC

CECC

CEN

CENELEC

CESI

CFR

CGA

CGSB

CIM

CIMA

CIPI

CISPI

CISPR

CISCA

CKC

CLIS

CM

CMA

CMBSO

COB

COFRAC

COR

COS

CPSC

CPSC/NY

CRA

CRC

CSA

B'vbd. Sanitatsfachhandels (Ass'n. for German medical equipment mfrs.)

Bundesamt fur Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation

C

Council of American Building Officials

California Administrative Code

California Department of Labor

Certified Automotive Parts Association

ISO Council Committee on Conformity Assessment

California Association of Window Manufacturers

Certified Ballast Manufacturers

International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee of the

ITU

Communication Certification Laboratory

Code Division Multiple Access

Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army

European Union Conformity Assessment Mark

California Energy Commission

CENELEC Electronics Component Committee

European Committee for Standardization

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization

Council for Elementary Science International

Code of Federal Regulations

Canadian Gas Association

Canadian General Standards Board

International Convention Concerning the Carriage of Goods by Rail

Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association

Cast Iron Pipe Institute

Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute

International Special Committee on Radio Interference of the lEC

Ceilings and Interior System Construction Association

CKC Laboratories, Inc.

California Lumber Inspection Service

Chrysler Motors

Cookware Manufacturers Association

Californian Model Building Security Ordinance

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Comite francais d' accreditation (French Accreditation Organization)

Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit

Corporation for Open Systems, International

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Product Safety Commission/New York State

California Redwood Association

Chicago Rabbinical Council

Canadian Standards Association

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CSC International Convention for Safe Containers

CSSB Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau

CTI Cooling Tower Institute

CTIA Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association

CTL/GA Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc. (of Georgia)

D

David Litter Laboratories, Inc.

Deutschen Akkreditierung Rat

Deuschen Akkreditierungs Technik

Defense Construction and Supply

Defense Supply Electronics Supply Center

Dried Fruit Association of California

Deutsche Industie-Normen (German Industrial Standards)

Draft International Standard

Defense Logistics Agency

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Transportation

Danmarks Gas Material Proming (Danish Government Gas Institute)

Delsen Testing Laboratories, Inc. (of California)

Detroit Testing Laboratory, Inc. (of Michigan)

Deutscher Varein des Gas und Wassenfachers e.V.

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

E

EAL European Accredited Laboratories

EC European Community (now the European Union-EU)

ECCB Electronic Components Certification Board

ECE Economic Commission for Europe

ECOLAB Ecolab, Inc., Package Testing Service (PTS)

EEC European Economic Community

EIA Electronic Industries Association

EMACO EMACO, Inc. see TUV Product Safety

EMC Electromagnetic Conductivity

EMI Electromagnetic Interference

EMI Equipment Manufacturers Institute

EMPF Electronics Manufacturing Productivity Facility (U.S. Navy)

EN European Norm (Standard)

ENTELA Entela, Inc.

D/L

DAR

DAATECH

DCAS

DESC

DFA

DIN

DIS

DLA

DOC

DOD

DOE

DOL

DOT

DPG

DTL/CA

DTL/MI

DVGW

DWV

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EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ESRSB Entertainment Software Rating System Board

ESS Educated Safety Services, Division of Educated Design Development, Inc.

ETI Electro-Test, Incorporated

ETL ETL Testing Laboratories subsidiary of Inchcape Testing Service

ETLM/SMTC Energy Testing Laboratory of Maine-Southern Maine Technical College

EU European Union (formerly the European Community)

F

FA/RVF Fitzsimmons & Associates

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations

FCC Federal Communications Commission

FDA Food and Drug Administration

FGIS Federal Grain Inspection Service, USDA

FHA Federal Housing Administration, HUD

FIA Federation Internationale de L' Automobile

FM Ford Motor Corp.

FMRC (FM) Factory Mutual Research Corporation (Factory Mutual)

FMRC/FM Factory Mutual Research Corp. (a.k.a. Factory Mutual)

FMVSS Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard(s)

FSC Forest Stewardship Council

FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

FSS Federal Supply Service of General Services Administration

FTC Federal Trade Commission

FTI Facing Tile Institute

FTO Factory Testing Organization (Japanese)

G

GAMA Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

GASTEC Gastec NV (The Netherlands)

GASTEC Nederlands Centrum voor Gastechnologie NV (the Netherlands)

GEN Global Ecolabeling Network

GHM Good Housekeeping Magazine

GM General Motors Corp.

GOST Russian Standards Organization

G-MED Groupement pour revaluation des des dispositifs medicaux

GPO U.S. Government Printing Office

GREEN SEAL Green Seal, Inc.

GS Green Seal, Inc.

GSA General Services Administration

GSM Global System Mobile

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GTL Gaynes Testing Laboratories, Ltd.

GWLAM Glued Wood Laminate

H

HCN H.C. Nutting Company

HECC Hockey Equipment Certification Council

HPS Human Factors Society

HI/I=B=R Hydronics Institute, The - Division of GAMA

HOKLAS Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation System

HPRL-USC Head Protection Research Laboratory- University of Southern California

HPVA Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association

HRT Hampton Road Testing Laboratories, Inc.

HSB Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company, The

HSE Health and Safety Executive

HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD/FHA U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Housing

Administration

HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

HVI Home Ventilating Institute, Div. of AMCA

I

(I)NETA International Electrical Testing Association

lAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

lAS/AGA/CG International Approval Services, American Gas Association and Canadian

Gas Approvals

IBCC International Building Classification Committee

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICBO International Conference of Building Officials

ICPA International Cast Polymer Association

ICTA Industry Council for Tangible Assets

IDSA/ESRB Interactive Digital Software Association, Entertainment Software Rating

Board

lEC International Electrotechnical Commission

lECQ lEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IGC Insulated Glass Council

IGCC Insulating Glass Certification Council

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

IMO International Maritime Organization

INCARGEAR International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc.

INMETRO Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Normalizacao e Qualidade Industrial

(Brazil)

IPC Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits

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ITS Inchcape Testing Services/ETL/WH

ITTS Independent Textile Testing Service

J

JAI Jason Associates, Inc./Intec Services

JAS Japanese Association for Standards

JATE Japanese Approval for Telecommunications Equipment

JEDEC Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council

JGAIA Japan Gas Appliances Inspection Association

JPMA Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc.

JQA Japanese Quality Association

K

KCMA Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association

KEMA KEMA Testing Laboratories, the Netherlands

KOF-K K Kosher Supervision

KPT KEMA-Powertest, Inc.

LDA Laser Disc Association, Inc.

LNE Laboratoire National d'Essais (France)

M

MAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan)

MEA MEA Certifications

MEA Mechanical Equipment Approval, New York City Building Department

MET MET Laboratories, Inc.

MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

MIL SPEC Military Specification(s)

MIL STD Military Standard(s)

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MITI Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan

MMC Merchant Marine Council

MMR Massachusetts Materials Research, Inc.

MOU Memorandum of Understanding

MRA Mutual Recognition Agreement

MSI Media Sciences, Inc.

N

NAA Newspaper Association of America

NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NACM National Association of Chain Manufacturers

NADCAP National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program

NAHB/RC National Association of Home Builders, Research Center

NAIL/PET National Association of Independent Labs/for Protective Equipment

Testing

NAMA National Automatic Merchandising Association

NAMAS National Measurement Accreditation Service (formerly NATLAS)

NAMI National Accreditation and Management Institute, Inc.

NAMPS Narrow Band Advanced Mobile Phone System

NAmSA North American Science Associates

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASED National Association of State Election Directors

NATA National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia

NATO North Atlantic Treaty Alliance

NAVFEC Naval Facilities Engineering Command

NAWCC Naval Air Warfare Command Center

NBBI National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, The

NCB National Cargo Bureau

NCB National Certified Body

NCC National Cotton Council of America

NCSBCS National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

NCSL National Conference of Standards Laboratories

NCTI Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute subsidiary Societe Generale de

Surveillance

NDMA National Dimension Manufacturers Association

NEC National Electrical Code

NECQ National Electronic Component Quality Assessment System

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NES National Evaluation Service, Inc., formerly CABO

NETA International Electrical Testing Association

NFiPA National Fire Protection Association

NFPA National Fluid Power Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council, Inc.

NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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NIBS

NIOSH

NIST

NLGI

NMFC

NMMA

NOFMA

NPA

NPL

NQAUSA

NRC

NRTL

NSF

NSPI

NSTA

NTS

NVLAP

NWL

NWMA

NWPCA

NWWDA

NYC

OECD

OPEI

OPL

OSB

OSHA

OSROK

P&B

PBS

PCA

PCGS

PCI

PDI

PFS/TECO

PLI

PLIB

National Institute of Building Sciences

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly National Bureau

of Standards)

National Lubricating Grease Institute

National Motor Freight Classification

National Marine Manufacturers' Association

National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association

National Particleboard Association

Nebraska Power Lab (formerly Center for Agricultural Equipment)

National Quality Assurance, U.S.A.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

NSF International, formerly National Sanitation Foundation

National Spa & Pool Association

(National) now International Safe Transit Association

National Technical Systems

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NIST)

Northwest Laboratories of Seattle, Inc.

National Woodwork Manufacturers Association (now NWWDA)

National Wooden Pallet and Container Association

National Wood Window & Door Association, formerly National

Woodwork Manufacturers Association, Inc.

New York City

Q

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc.

Omega Point Laboratories.Inc.

Oriented Strand Board

Occupational Safety and Health Administration/Dept. of Labor

Office of Standards, Republic of Korea

P

Permiman & Browne, Inc.

Public Building Service, GSA

Portland Cement Association

Professional Coin Grading Service

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Plumbing and Drainage Institute

PFS Corporation/Timberco, Inc.

Pulver Laboratories, Inc./ElectroMagnetics Div.

Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau

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PRI Performance Review Institute, Inc.

PSI Professional Service Industries, Inc.

PST&ESI Public Safety Testing & Evaluation Services, Inc. subsidiary of Southern

Building Code Congress, International, Inc.

PTI Post-Tensioning Institute

PTL Pittsburgh Testing Laboratories (see Professional Services Industries, Inc.,

[PSI])

PTS Package Testing Service, Ecolab, Inc.

QPL Qualified Product List

R

RA-ECO-OK Rainforest Alliance - EKO-OK Certification Program

RA-SWP Rainforest Alliance - Smart Wood Program

RAB Registrar Accreditation Board, Inc.

RADCO Resources Applications, Designs & Controls, Inc.

RAL Deutsches Institut fur Gutesicherung und Kennziechnung e.V.,

(German Institute for Quality Assurance and Labeling)

REA Rural Electrification Administration, USDA

REMCO ISO Committee on Reference Materials

RFI Radio Frequency Interference

RID International Regulations Concerning the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by

Rail

RIS Redwood Inspection Service (A Division of the California Redwood

Association [CRA])

RTL Retlif Testing Laboratories

RVA Raad voor Accreditatie (Dutch Council for Accreditation, formerly the

RvC)

RVIA Recreational Vehicle Industry Association

S

S-EC Smith-Emery Company

SAA Society of Automotive Analysis

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SBA Structural Board Association

SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.

sec Standards Council of Canada.

SCS Scientific Certification Systems

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SDI Steel Deck Institute

SEI Safety Equipment Institute

SETI Electrical Inspectorate (Finland)

SEV Schweizer Elektrotechnische Verein

SGCC Safety Glazing Certification Council

SGS/UST/NCTI Societe Generale de Surveillance/United States Testing

Company/Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute

SHUSTER Shuster, Inc., Herbert

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

SISIR Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research

SJI Steel Joist Institute

SMF Snell Memorial Foundation

SPI Safety Play, Inc.

SPI Society of the Plastics Industry

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

SRCC Solar Rating & Certification Corporation

SSCC Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee, Inc.

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

SSPMA Sump and Sewage Pump Manufacturers Association

STAR-K Star-K Kosher Certification

STERLAB Stichting voor Erkenning van Laboratoria (The Netherlands)

STI Steel Tank Institute

SUVA Schweizeerische Unfallversicherungs- Anstalt

SWEDAC Swedish Accreditation Body

SWP/RA Smart Wood Program of the Rainforest Alliance

SwRI Southwest Research Institute

I

TACOM U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command

TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry

TAS Telecommunications Authority of Singapore

TCA Tile Council of America, Inc.

TCT Australian Department of Health Wood Treatment Regulations

TDMA Time Division Multiple Access

TECO/PFS Timberco, Inc.(see PFS Corporation)

TEI Terralab Engineers International

TELARC TELARC (new Zealand)

TGA Tragergemeinschaft fur Akkreditierung GmbH (Germany)

TIA Telecommunication Industry Association

TPI Truss Plate Institute

TRACE Trace Laboratories

TUV TUV America now listed under TUV PS (Product Safety)

TUV PS TUV Product Safety

TUV Rheinland TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.

TVA Tennessee Valley Authority

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UBC Uniform Building Code

UFC Uniform Freight Classification

UIC International Union of Railways

UKAS United Kingdom Accreditation Service

UL Underwriters Laboratories

UM Use Of Materials Bulletin, HUD

UMC Uniform Mechanical Code

UN United Nations

UPC Uniform Plumbing Code

USAC United States Auto Club, Inc.

USCG United States Coast Guard

USCOE U.S. Corps of Engineers

USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture

USEC Uniform Solar Energy Code

USGA United States Golf Association

USMMC United States Material Management Center

USP United States Pharmacopeia

USPS U.S. Postal Service

USPSHTC Uniform Swimming Pool, Spar & Hot Tub Code

UST United States Testing Company subsidiary Societe Generale

de Surveillance

V

VCCI Voluntary Corol Committee for Interference (Japan)

VDE Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker

VESC Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact

VII/TTS Vartest International, Inc./Textile Testing Services Division

VPS Voluntary Product Standard, NIST

VTT Technical Research Center of Finland

W

WAC Washington Administrative Code (State of Washington)

WBI Wool Bureau, Inc., The

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

WH Warnock Hersey Professional Services subsidiary of Inchcape Testing

Service

WH Warnock Hersey Professional Services, Warnock Hersey International,

subsidiary of Inchcape Testing Service

WIBC Women's International Bowling Congress

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WLI Wyle Laboratories, Inc.

WMMPA Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association

WQA Water Quality Association

WTCA Wood Truss Council of America

WWPA Western Wood Products Association

XYZ

ZI Zinc Institute

ZLG Zentralstelle der Lander fur Gesundheit

ZLS Zebtrakstelle der Lander fur Sicherheitstechnik

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IV. INDEX OF ORGANIZATION CROSS-REFERENCE

The following list contains information on certifiers listed in NIST SP 774, which are

not listed in this directory or which may be listed under different names.

Acronym Organization Name See fCROSS-REFERENCE^

ADC Air Diffusion Council Program Abandoned.

AAMVA American Association of Motor Vehicle

Administrators

Program dropped.

Replaced by AMECA.

AGA American Gas Association now under International

Approval Service

See IAS.

APA American Plywood Association, now APA The

Engineered Wood Association

See APA-The Engineered

Wood Ass'n.

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau abolished Program Abandoned.

AGTT A rnolH frfppnp Tp<?tin0 T Jilinrfitnrip*? Oivi ^inn of

Conam Inspection

T^ppI iTipH tn nrnviHp

information.

V-^.iVl, JVUU. OCX VlCCo, IIIL'. IMU NIo T^pcT^r^ticp IvCojJUlloC

CISEP Cellulose Industry Standards Enforcement Program -

UC^cUllC lilC \^CliUlvJoC iliauialiUll IVlallUicldUlCib

Association in July 1992

Program dropped 07/92.

CAE Center for Agricultural Equipment now Nebraska

Power Labs (NPL)

See NPL.

CABO Certification Program now National Evaluation

Service (NES)

See NES.

CMI Cultured Marble Institute now International Cast

Polymer Association (ICPA)

See ICPA.

DSG Dash, Straus and Goodhue, now included in Inchcape

Testing Services (ITS) along with ETL Testing

Laboratories (ETL) and Wamock Hersey Professional

Services (WH)

See ITS/ETL/WH.

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DLPA Decorative Laminate Products Association,

certification program

Program dropped.

ECCB Electronic Components Certification Board, Inc.,

includes the lECQ and NECQ systems

See ECCB.

EMACO EMACO Inc., merged with TUV Product Safety See TUV/PS.

ETL ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc., a subsidiary of

Inchcape Testing Services, Inc.

See Inchcape Testing

Services.

HPVA Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association, formerly

J 1 T T 1 1 T\l IXjT a a ' t' the Hardwood Plywood Manuiacturers Association

See HPVA.

ISDI Insulated Steel Door Institute, formerly Insulated Steel

Door Systems Institute

See ISDI.

ICPA International Cast Polymer Association, formerly the

Cultured Marble Institute

See ICPA.

MET MET Electrical Testing Company, Inc., now MET

T 1 J • T Laboratories, Inc.

See MET.

K T A NAR "KTj* 1A *j* f* 1 A National Association oi Rocketry No Response.

NCTL National Certified Testing Laboratories No Response.

NDMA National Dimension Manufacturers Association,

formerly Hardwood Dimension Manufacturers

Association

See NDMA.

NETA National Electrical Testing Association, now

T 1 1 • 1

"1—' 1 I * 1 J

' A • J

* International Electrical Testing Association

See lETA.

NES National Evaluation Service, Inc., formerly Council of

American Building Officials/Evaluation Service

See NES.

NFPA National Fluid Power Association

1

* 1 1• J

• Declined listing.

NKCA National Kitchen Cabinet Association, now Kitchen

Cabinet Manufacturers Association

See KCMA.

NMMA National Marine Manufacturers' Association, formerly

Boating Industry Associations (BIA)

See NMMA.

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NSTA National Safe Transit Association, now International

Safe Transit Association

See ISTA.

NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association,

formerly National Woodwork Manufacturers

Association, Inc.

See NWWDA.

NCTI Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute, see also

United States Testing Company, Inc.

No Response.

NPL Nebraska Power Lab, formerly Center for Agricultural

Equipment

See NPL.

NADCA North American Die Casting Association, formerly

the American Die Casting Institute

No Response.

NeLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association No Response.

OPL Omega Point Laboratories, Inc., formerly Southwest

Certification Services, Inc.

See OPL.

PIRL Pacific Inspection and Research Laboratory, Inc. No Response.

PAD Pitless Adapter Division of the Water Systems

Council

No Response.

RCSHSB Red Cedar Shingle and Handsplit Shake Bureau, now

the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau

See CSSB.

RTI Replication Technology, Inc. No Response.

None Sun-Diamond Growers of California No Response.

TECO Timberco, Inc. See PFS/TECO.

WHI Warnock Hersey International, Inc., Subsidiary of

Inchcape Testing Services

See ITS.

WHA Western Hardwood Association No Response.

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V. INDEX OF PRODUCTS CERTIFIED

Page in Section B

above ground fuel storage tanks 311

access floors 257

acoustical panels 215

acrylic material manufacturers 49

active implantable medical devices 332

adhesives advanced composites 123

advertisements for schools/hotels/summer camps/similar organizations . . 149

aerators 1 82

aerospace 329

air curtains 7

air curtains for entranceways in food and food service establishments . . 240

air ducts 280

air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and accessories 60, 151

air-cooling and air-heating coils 10

alternate materials and methods of construction 308

altitude 329

aluminum, wood and vinyl windows and doors 69, 270

answering machines Ill

apparel products 353

appliances 167

architectural 251

architectural flush doors 64

art and creative materials 65

ash flooring 235

audio/video 60, 332

authentic coins 43

automatic commercial ice makers 10

automatic ice making equipment 240

automatic scorers 25

automatic sprinkler systems 141

automobile 11,251, 334, 336, 338, 339

automobile electronics 329

automobile engine testing equipment 338

automotive and aerospace parts 61

automotive and camping vehicles 149

automotive batteries 339

automotive electronics 281

automotive parts 139

automotive safety devices 339

axial fans 7

backflow preventers 51,182

bakeware 113

baking equipment and machinery covered by BISSC standards 79

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balanced ventilators 163

ball cocks 51

baseboard radiators 165

Bath fans 163

bath vanities 200

bathtubs 171, 182, 185

batteries, car rentals - as rented general condition of cars 338

beech flooring 235

bicycle 161, 299

bicycle helmets 284

bidets 182

binoculars 45

biohazard cabinetry: Class II (Laminar Flow) biohazard cabinetry 240

birch flooring 235

blinds 64

blower assemblies; heat reclaimers 137

boats 233

boiler and pressure vessel manufacturers 49

boilers 160, 221

bottled water 240

bowling balls 25

bowling lanes 25

bowling pins 25

building components 270

building construction products . 87, 227

building materials 141, 167, 253, 291, 308, 336

building, chemical 251

building/construction materials 289

burglary protection and mechanical equipment 336

bus systems 197

buttermilk 23

California redwood lumber products 277

capacitors 136

caps 1 82

caption exchange water softeners 240

car crash parts, plastic and metal 101

cargo handling equipment engines 28

carpet 69, 169, 207

carpet cushion 207

carriages 125, 193

casework 64

cast iron soil pipe and fittings 95

catalogs and merchandise portfolios 149

CD-ROM 209

cedar 39

ceiling fans 7

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ceiling ventilators 7

ceiling/wall exhaust fans 163

central cooling air-conditioners . 60

central station air handling units 10

centrifugal and rotary screw chillers 10

centrifugal fans 7

certified fuel economy tests 338

CFL's 151

channel service equipment Ill

chassis greases 231

check valves 182

chemical feeders 182

chemical reference materials 19

chemical specialties 293

chemicals for foods 195

chimneys and fireplaces 137, 308

circuit breakers 197

circulation system components & related materials for pools, aps/hot tubs 240

clamps 1 82

climbing, pillar, shrub and ground cover roses 13

closet and storage shelving 64

clothes washers 182

coal 155

coins 267

coke 155

combustion safeguards 141

commercial bulk milk dispensing equipment 240

commercial cooking, re-thermalization and powered hot food holding

and transport equipment 60, 239

commercial dry-cleaning equipment 60

commercial powered food preparation equipment 240

complex steel building structures 33

component assemblies with southern pine lumber 309

compressed gas cylinders 270

computer 329

construction materials 57, 153, 297

consumer electronics 93, 332

consumer products 149, 167, 289

contact resistance 329

containers 28

conventional steel structures 33

cookware 113

copy paper 151

cordless phones Ill

corrosion resistant underground storage tanks and attendant components 319

cottage cheese, 23

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CPE devices 355

cranes 28. 183

cream 23

cribs 125

cultured marble and onyx products units 185, 213

current transformers 197

cut-to-size hardwood plywood panels 157

dairy 1 damper and shutters 7

defense industry 11

dehumidifiers 72

delayed egress locks 85

dental and x-ray equipment 29, 355

derricks 1 83

different lines of cooling towers 115

dinnerware 240

dishwashers 51, 182

dispensing freezers 240

disposable coveralls 284

diverters 51

DLH-series joists 317

door closers 85

doors 18, 215, 229, 251, 280, 308

Dot tile 327

double-wall and fire-rated above-ground storage tanks 319

Douglas fir 39

down draft fans 163

drain air gaps 51

dried fruit 127

drinking fountains 182

drinking water 67

drinking water treatment units-health effects 240

dry set mortars and grouts 327

ducts 308

earth moving equipment 338

effluent pumps 323

ejectors 182

electric and oil appliances 179

electric aquarium equipment 60

electric boiler heating equipment 60

electric coin-operated clothes washing equipment 60

electric heating appliances 60

electric home laundry equipment 60

electric motor-operated appliances 60

electric motors, electric panelboards 60

electric power conservation devices 60

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electric signs 60

electric time-indicating and -recording devices 60

electrical 141, 291

electrical and mechanical machines 160

electrical appliances 336

electrical central air-heating equipment 60

electrical construction materials 336

electrical lighting fixtures 60

electrical products 131

electrical protective equipment: insulating gloves, sleeves, blankets,

matting, linehose, coves, footwear, insulating plastic guard, hard hats,

aerial devices, live line tools 217

electrical safety products 139

electrical signaling 141

electrical/electronic/telecommunications 211

electromagnetic locks 85

electromedical devices 93

electronic products 5, 291

elevator doors 60

elevator inspector certifying institutes 49

emergency eyewash and safety showers 284

energy management equipment and accessories 60

engine coolant 339

engine generator sets 291

engine lubricants 338

engine oil 304

epoxy adhesives 327

epoxy mortar and grout for glazed and unglazed tile 327

EPS foam insulation boards 280

equestrian 299

equestrian headgear 284

evaporative coolers 7

exit devices 85

exit systems 308

expandable gates and enclosures 193

expansion joint seals 311

exterior finishes 308

exterior mount room ventilators 163

exterior use plastics 285

exterior wall panels 311

exterior wood frames 64

eye and face protectors (spectacles, goggles and faceshields) 284

fabric 169

factory built structures 308

factory made air ducts and connectors 60

fan coil units and room fan heater units 60

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farm tractors 338

fasteners 308

faucets 182

fenestration products 89, 213, 229

fiberboard - 1/2" and 25/32" regular sheathing 31

filters 182

filters and chlorinators 60

finned tube radiators 165

fire door assemblies 60

fire doors 311

fire fighter helmets (structural and wildland) 284

fire fighter life safety rope 284

fire protection equipment 251, 336

fire pumps and tanks 141

fire resistant products 167, 308, 336

fire tested and fire rated products 259

fire-rated wood door frames (WM 8-89) 352

fireplace inserts 251

fireplaces 280

fittings 182

fixed extinguishing systems 141

fixed offshore structures 28

flammable gas equipment 141

flammable liquid dispensing equipment 60

flammable liquid equipment 141

flares and other Coast Guard regulated products (marine products) .... 270

flexible disk cartridges 209

flexible membrane liners 240

floor drains 1 82

floor finishes 203

floor furnaces and wall furnaces 145

floor systems 308

floribunda and polyantha roses 13

flow restrictors 51

flowmeters 1 82

fluorescent lamp ballasts 103

flush paneling 64

foam plastic insulation 311

folding doors 270

food and environmental sanitation 1 food and food additives 107

food beverage vending machines 219

food service equipment; commercial spray-type dishwashing machines . 239

food service refrigerators and storage freezers 240

food waste disposers 51

foods 67, 119

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formaldehyde emissions 259, 280

foul detectors 25

foundations 308

framing systems 308

freight containers 183

fuel and combustion controls 141

fueled preheaters 137

full-size cribs 193

furnaces 251

fuses 197

gas and electric household appliances 60

gas and oil boilers 145

gas and oil equipment 336

gas appliances 179, 273, 280

gas boilers and furnaces 137, 145

gas detector tube units 284

gas lighters 308

gas logs 308

gas measuring instruments 141

gas safety shutoff valves 141

gas, electric, and oil water heaters 145

gas-fired combination water heaters/space heaters 145

gates/enclosures 125

gear lubricants 304

general plastics 285

glass products 251

glazing 308

glue laminated beams 259

glue laminated members 270

glued laminated timber 57

glued lumber/plywood I-beams 309

glued products 349

golf balls 341

golf carts 338

golf clubs 341

golf gloves 341

golf related devices 341

golf tees 341

grandiflora roses 13

grease interceptors 261

ground source closed-loop heat pumps 10

ground water-source heat pumps 10

halon fire extinguishers 60

handheld showers 51

handrails 64

hangers 182, 308

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hard maple flooring 235

hardboard siding 31

hardwood 225

hardwood plywood specialty items 157

hardwood stair treads and risers 225

harnesses and hardware 284

Haz Mat and chemical protective clothing and gloves 284

hazardous location equipment 141, 336

hazardous waste 251

health and beauty aids 5

heat pump pool and spa heaters 60, 145

heat recovery ventilators (air-to-air heat exchangers) 163

heating appliances (for safety, emissions, and efficiency) 259

heating-ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) products 227, 355

heavy duty truck brake linings 304

helical scan tape 209

helmets 161

hemlock 39

high chairs 125, 193

high pressure laminate paneling 64

home furnishings 343

hook-on chairs 125

hot tubs 182

hot water boilers 165

hot water dispensers 51

household appliances and tools 332

household chemicals 5, 293

household dishwashers 60

household electric fans 60

household protection 141

humidifiers 60, 72

humidity 329

HVAC 73, 167

hydrants and hoses 141

ice makers and dispensers 60, 1 82

in vitro diagnostics 332

in-factory prefabricated construction 91

indirect hot water storage heaters 60

individual aerobic wastewater treatment plants 240

industrial 334

industrial control equipment 60, 167, 355

industrial end uses 343

industrial hard hats 284

industrial materials 289

industrial plywood 57

industrial process and measurement control 332

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industrial systems .28

industrial trucks 141

industrialized buildings 270

information technology 167, 332

ingredients, foods 195

inline fans 163

institutional advertisements 149

insulated steel door systems 173

insulation 251, 280, 308

insulation resistance 329

insulation-batt and blanket material units 213

insulation-loose fill units 213

integrated circuits 136

interior acoustic panels 311

interior finishes 308

interior textiles 353

interior trim and moldings 225

interior use plastics 285

ITE household test & measurement 334

joist girders 317

K-series joists 317

kefir 23

key systems Ill

kitchen and vanity cabinets 60, 200

kitchenware 113

knitted fabrics 343

kosher food products/items which come in contact during manufacture . 313

laboratory 332

ladders 61

laminated glass 285

laminated hardwood plywood flooring 157

laminated plastics for surfacing food service equipment 240

laminated timber 91

laminated veneer lumber (LVR) 57

larch 39

laser disc players 201

lavatories 171, 182, 185

lawn and garden equipment 255

lead based paint encapsulants 121

leather 169

LH-series joists 317

Lifting devices designed to raise and stabley support automotive vehicles

free of the group 76

lighting fixtures 355

liquid fuel-fired portable space heating equipment 60

locks and latches 85

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louvers 7

low vision aids 45

low voltage appliances 325

LP gas appliance 325

lubricating oils 339

lumber 64, 91

machine stress rated lumber 91, 347, 349

machinery and materials 28, 332

major steel bridges 33

manual food and beverage dispensing equipment 240

manufactured and mobile home windows and doors 18

manufactured housing windows and doors 69

manufactured structures - modular, wet core, office units, open

and closed panels 259

marine equipment 336

marine products 251

masonry products 308

MDF 237

mechanical systems 308

mechanical transport refrigeration units 10

medical 11, 334, 355

medical and dental equipment 60

medical dental units 182

medical devices 167, 211, 273, 281, 332

metal building systems 33, 308

metal fabrications 251

micro-processor based electronics 109

microelectronics 329

military and medical equipment 329

military electronics 281

milk 23

miniature roses . 13

miscellaneous ornamental items 64

miscellaneous plumbing items 182

mobile antennas 99

mobile home and recreational vehicle plumbing products 182, 259

mobile offshore drilling and production units 28

modems Ill

molded-case circuit breakers/switches 355

motor control centers, motor-operated air compressors 60

motor-operated water pumps 60

motorcycle 161, 299

newsprint 151

non-motorized sports helmets 299

non-prescription sunglasses 45

non-structural laminated or fmger-jointed wood (WM 5-89) 352

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Northern California whitewood lumber products 277

nuclear material manufacturers and suppliers 49

numismatic items 43

oak flooring 235

office equipment 139, 355

oil 155

oil additives 338, 339

oil burning stoves 137

oil central furnaces 145

oil field equipment and materials 48

oil safety shutoff valves 141

on-site aerobic treatment plants 81

organic coated glass 285

oriented strand board 57

packaged terminal air-conditioners 10

packaged terminal heat pumps 10

packaging 129, 147, 189, 251

paging equipment Ill

paints and coatings 61, 215

paper products 5

parallel strand lumber (PSL) and I-joists 57

particleboard 64, 237, 270

passive dosimeters 284

PBX systems Ill

PC 281

pecan flooring 235

permanent wood foundations 259

personal alert safety devices used in the fire service 284

personal hygiene and health care appliances 60

personal protective equipment 273, 291

pharmaceuticals 5, 67, 293

photocouplers 136

picture tubes 136

pine-fir 39

pinsetting machines 25

pipe 1 82

piping and appurtenances 160

piping manufacturers 49

piping straps 182

plastic bathtubs units 213

plastic lavatories units 213

plastic materials and components used in food equipment 240

plastic molding 311

plastic shower stalls units 213

plastics 169, 251

plastics piping components and related materials 240

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playground equipment 125, 193, 287

plumbing 51, 227, 240, 251, 280, 291, 308, 325

plywood 64, 270

ponderosa pine 39

portable extinguishers 141

portable hook-on chairs 193

pot, pan, and utensil commercial spray-type washing machines 240

power outlets 60

power roof ventilators 7

power supplies 355

power ventilators 60

power-packs for range hoods 163

powered attic ventilators 163

precast/prestressed structural and architectural concrete and

glass fiber reinforced concrete 265

prefabricated and factory built components 308

prefmished hardwood plywood panels 157

prefmished interior wood products 64

premiums 149

prescription drugs 149

pressure treated wood 91, 309

pressure vessels 160, 221

printed and nonwoven fabrics for apparel 343

printed wiring boards and related materials 123

printing & writing paper 151, 249

propeller fans 7

protective products 137, 284

public transportation 149

pump manufacturers 49, 1 82

QA agencies 227

quality systems-model for quality assurance in inspection and test 240

radiant room heaters, fireplace inserts 137

radio receivers 60

range hoods 125, 163

raw material 61

ray equipment and accessories 60

RDF 155

re-refined engine oil, windows 151

reactors 197

realty 149

reclaimed refrigerants; refrigerant purge equipment 10

recreational equipment 287

refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment 10

refrigerator-freezers 72

refrigerators 1 82

refuse compactors and compactor systems 240

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regulators 1 82

residential gas detectors 60

residential window units 213

reverse osmosis and distillation water treatment equipment 240, 345

rigid board mat insulation units 213

roof covering materials 60

roof decks 308

roof drains 182

roof panels 311

roof shingles 280

roof systems 308

roof trusses 91, 280

roof underlayment 280

roofing 280, 308

room air cleaners 72

room air conditioners 60, 72

room dividers 270

room fan-coil air-conditioners 10

safety equipment 251

safety eye protective devices 270

safety shoes 270

salt spray 329

sanitary fixtures and equipment 60

screens 64

sealants 203

sealed insulating glass 69, 175, 215

seed grown vegetables 15

seed-grown flowers 15

self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for the fire service 284

self-contained, mechanically-refrigerated drinking water coolers 10

septic tanks 182

service sinks 182

sewage pumps 323

shampoo basins 182

sheathing boards 280

sheet flooring 169

shingles, shakes 97

shiplap panels and lap siding (7/16" and 1/2" nominal thicknesses)

both smooth and embossed 31

ships 28

shopping by mail items 149

shower receptors 171, 182, 185

shower units 182

shutters 64

sinks 1 82

ski 299

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skim (nonfat milk) 23

skylights 215, 229

sliding glass doors 215

smoke and heat detectors 308

snowmobiles 301

soda fountain and luncheonette equipment 239

software 332

softwood lumber 39

solar energy products 182

solar systems 308

solar water heating 305

solder 1 82

solid fuel burning appliances 251

solid fueled boilers and furnaces 137

solid sawn lumber and timber 347

solvent cement 182

sound ratings of outdoor unitary air-conditioning and heat pump equipment 10

southern pine lumber 309

southern yellow pine 39

spark plugs 339

spas 1 82

special application (automobile racing) 299

sports equipment 251, 332

spreaders 183

spruce 39

spun and filament fabrics 343

square edge panels 31

stairwork 64

static ventilating devices 163

steam boilers 165

steel doors 215

steel roof decks 315

stile and rail paneling and doors , 64

stock 329

stock hardwood plywood panels 157

stoves 251

strollers 125, 193

structural adhesives 171

structural glued lumber 35, 347

structural particleboard 57

sump pumps 323

supplemental flooring; and food carts 240

support 308

swimming pool pumps 60

swimming pool water 67

swimming pools 182, 308

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switches 1 97

switchgear 197

tank containers 183

tea and hybrid roses 13

telecom equipment 167

telecommunications 273, 329, 332, 355

telephones Ill, 211, 281

temperature 329

temperature-indicating and regulating equipment 60

tempered pattern glass 285

tempered transparent glass 285

tersile 329

test labs 227

textile products 5, 167, 251

thermal barriers 308

thermometers 3

thermoplastic refuse containers 240

tires 338, 339

toys 5, 167, 251

tractors 247

trailers 233

transfer switches 197

transformer-rectifier systems and related electrical equipment 60, 197

transient voltage surge suppressors 60

trap primers 182

travel facilities 149

treatment by water repellent preservatives 245

tree nuts 127

trim 64

tropical agricultural products 275

trucks 338

truss plate connectors 308

trusses 270

two-cycle gasoline engine lubricants 233

ultraviolet microbiological water treatment systems 240

underwater light fixtures , 60

unitary air-conditioners 10

unitary air-source heat pumps 10

unitary large equipment 10

unlisted gas appliances and special effects 280

upholstery 169

vacuum breakers 51, 182

vacuum pumps and painting equipment 60

valve manufacturers 49

valves 5 1 , 1 82

variable air volume terminals 10

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VDT glare reduction filters 45

vending machine auxiliary equipment 219

vending machines for food and beverages 240

vented gas-fired room heaters 145

vibration 329

video and personal computer games 177

vinyl-wrapped interior molding and millwork (WM 2-82) 352

voltage transformers 197

voting systems 355

waferboard 57

walkers 125, 193

wall and base kitchen cabinets 171

wall hydrants 51, 182

wall panels 280

wall systems 308

washer-dryers 182

washing equipment 51

waste disposers 182

waste pumps 182

waste water 67

wastewater recycle/reuse and water conservation devices 240

water 155

water circulating radiant heating equipment 60

water closets 182

water conditioners and accessories 60, 182

water efficient fixtures 151

water filters - domestic and commercial 345

water hammer arresters 51, 261

water heaters, hot water supply boilers, heat recovery equipment|51, 182, 239

water purification systems 182

water softeners - domestic and commercial 345

water-source heat pumps 10

watt hour meters 60

western lumber 349

wheel bearing 231

whirlpool bathtubs units 213

whole house ventilating fans 163

windows 18, 215, 229, 251, 280, 308, 332

wireless subscriber stations (e.g., cellular phones) 99, 332

wood products 64, 155, 321, 243, 245, 295

wood, coal, oil, gas, electric waste oil fired heating equipment including:

multi-fueled furnaces and boilers 137

workboats 28

woven fabrics 343

wrapping and banding materials for cotton bales 223

yachts 28, 233

yams 343

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SECTION D

APPENDICES

D-l

APPENDIX I

PRIVATE SECTOR PRODUCT CERTIFICATION DIRECTORY QUESTIONNAIRE

(Please Print Legibly or Type)

Organization name:

Acronym:

Address : Phone no . : fax no . : E-MAIL:

Date organization founded:

NO. OF MEMBERS: NO. OF STAFF:

NATURE OF ORGANIZATION: NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

(check as appropriate) Trade association

Professional/technical society

Indep. Test lab/inspection/grading agency

Other

Purpose of

organization

Organization functions: SPONSOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

(check as appropriate) CONDUCT PRODUCT TESTING/ INSPECTION

CONTRACT OUT PRODUCT TESTING/ INSPECTION

PERFORM FACTORY INSPECTIONS

CONTRACT OUT FACTORY INSPECTIONS

EVALUATE QUALITY SYSTEMS

CONTRACT OUT QUALITY SYSTEM EVALUATIONS

DEVELOP STANDARDS

DATE CERTIFICATION/LISTING PROGRAM STARTED:

WHAT STANDARDS DOES YOUR PROGRAM USE? (PLEASE IDENTIFY)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: PRODUCT TYPE TESTING

(CHECK AS APPROPRIATE) FOLLOW UP PRODUCT TESTING

FACTORY INSPECTION

PERIODIC FACTORY INSPECTION

INITIAL EVAL. OF MFR'S QUALITY SYSTEM

PERIODIC AUDIT OF MFR'S QUALITY SYSTEM

OTHER (SPECIFY)

DO YOU REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH:

ISO 9001 (ANSI/ASQC Q 91) ? YES NO

ISO 9002 (ANSI/ASQC Q 92) ? YES NO

ISO 9003 (ANSI/ASQC Q 93) ? YES NO

OTHER SERVICES: APPROVES TESTING LABORATORIES

(CHECK AS APPROPRIATE) AUTHORIZES USE OF A MARK

ISSUES CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL

HAS A FORMAL APPEALS PROCEDURE

DEVELOPS STDS. TO TEST NEW PRODUCTS

OTHER (SPECIFY)

D-3
ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE: TO ALL

TO U.S. COMPANIES ONLY

TO MEMBERS ONLY

COST OF SERVICES: FREE TO MEMBERS

(CHECK AS APPROPRIATE) FIXED FEE SCHEDULE

BASED ON ACTUAL COSTS

OTHER (SPECIFY)

NUMBER OF FACTORIES /FIRMS APPROVED:

TYPES OF PRODUCTS APPROVED:

DO YOU PUBLISH APPROVED PRODUCT/ORGANIZATION LISTS OR DIRECTORIES?

YES NO

IF YES, PLEASE LIST TITLES

PLEASE INDICATE IF YOUR PROGRAM CONFORMS TO OR EMPLOYS ANY OF THE

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS LISTED ON PAGE 4 OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE.

IS YOUR PROGRAM ACCREDITED? YES NO BY WHOM?

IS YOUR PROGRAM RECOGNIZED BY A FEDERAL OR STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCY?

(PLEASE IDENTIFY)

IS YOUR PROGRAM RECOGNIZED BY A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AGENCY?

(PLEASE IDENTIFY)

OTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE PROGRAM:

PLEASE ATTACH REPLICAS OF ALL CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL MARKS USED IN YOUR

PROGRAM!

!

QUESTIONNAIRE PREPARED BY:

DATE:

PLEASE RETURN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE TO:

CHARLES W. HYER

THE MARLEY ORGANIZATION (TMO)

412 MAIN STREET, #3

RIDGEFIELD, CT 06877-4532

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APPENDIX II - REFERENCES

ANSI Z34.1: 1993 Third-Party Certification Programs for

Products, Processes and Services

ISO Guide 2: 1991 General Terms and Their Definitions

Concerning Standardization and Related

Activities

ISO/IEC Guide 7: 1994 Guidelines for Drafting Standards Suitable

for Use for Conformity Assessment

ISO/IEC Guide 22: 1982 Information on Manufacturer's Declaration

of Conformity With Standards or Other

Technical Specifications

ISO/IEC Guide 23: 1982 Methods of Indicating Conformity With

Standards for Third-Party Certification

Systems

ISO/IEC Guide 25: 1990 General Requirements for the Competence of

Calibration and Testing Laboratories

ISO Guide 27: 1983 Guideline for Corrective Action to Be

Taken by a Certification Body In the Event

of Misuse of Its Mark of Conformity

ISO Guide 28: 1982 General Rules for a Model Third Party

Certification System for Products - Scheduled for Revision

ISO Guide 39: 1988 General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Inspection Bodies

ISO Guide 40: 1983 General Requirements for the Acceptance of

Certification Bodies - Currently Under

Revision, See Below

ISO/IEC Guide 42: 1984 Guidelines for a Step-by-Step Approach to

An International Certification System

ISO/IEC Guide 43 : 1984 Development and Operation of Laboratory

Proficiency Testing

ISO/IEC Guide 44: 1985 General Rules for ISO or lEC International

Third-Party Certification Schemes for

Products

ISO/IEC Guide 48: 1986 Guidelines for Third-Party Assessment and

Registration of a Supplier's Quality

System

ISO/IEC Guide 53: 1988 An Approach to the Utilization of a

Supplier's Quality System In Third Party

Certification

ISO/IEC Guide 56: 1989 An Approach to the Review by a

Certification Body of Its Own Internal

Quality System

ISO/IEC Guide 57: 1991 Guidelines for the Presentation of

Inspection Results

ISO/IEC Guide 58: 1993 Calibration and Testing Laboratory

Accreditation Systems—General Requirements

for Operation and Recognition

ISO/IEC Guide 60: 1994 Code of Good Practice for Conformity

Assessment

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ISO Guide 61: 1996

ISO Guide 62 : 1996

ISO/CASCO 22 8

ISO/IEC DIS 50043-1

ISO/TC 176 N216

ISO/TC 176 N217

General Requirements for Assessment and

Accreditation of Certification/

Registration Bodies

General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Assessment and Certification/Registration

of Quality Systems

General Requirements for Bodies Operating

Product Certification Systems (Revision of

ISO/IEC Guide 40, Will be ISO Guide 65)

Proficiency Testing by Interlaboratory

Comparisons- -Part 1: Development and

Operation of Proficiency Testing Schemes

Guide on Produce Recall Planning

(Proposed)

Guide on Disposition of Returned Goods

(Proposed)

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APPENDIX III - LIST OF OFFICE OF STANDARDS SERVICES PUBLICATIONS

Office of Standards Services

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899

o The ABC's of Standards-Related Activities in the United States (NBSIR 87-3576)

This report is an introduction to voluntary standardization, product certification and laboratory

accreditation for readers not fully familiar with these topics. It stresses some of the more

important aspects of these fields; furnishes the reader with both historical and current

information on these topics; describes the importance and impact of the development and use

of standards; and serves as background for using available documents and services. Order from

NTIS bv #PB 87-224309.

o The ABC'S of Certification Activities in the United States (NBSIR 88-3821)

This report, a sequel to NBSIR 87-3576, The ABC'S of Standards-Related Activities in the

United States, provides an introduction to certification for readers not entirely familiar with this

topic. It highlights some of the more important aspects of this field, furnishes the reader with

information necessary to make informed purchases, and serves as background for using

available documents and services. Order from NTIS by #PB 88-239793.

0 Laboratory Accreditation in the United States (NISTIR 4576)

This report, a sequel to NBSIR 87-3576 The ABC'S of Standards-Related Activities in the

United States and NBSIR 88-3821 The ABC'S of Certification Activities in the United States,

is designed to provide information on laboratory accreditation to readers who are new to this

field. It discusses some of the more significant facets of this topic, provides information

necessary to make informed decisions on the selection and use of laboratories, and serves as background for using other available documents and services. Order from NTIS bv #PB 91-

194495.

o Questions and Answers on Quality, the ISO 9000 Standard Series, Qualitv System

Registration, and Related Issues (NISTIR 4721)

This report provides information on the development, content and application of the ISO 9000

standards to readers who are unfamiliar with these aspects of the standards. It attempts to

answer some of the most commonly asked questions on quality; quality systems; the content,

application and revision of the ISO 9000 standards; quality system approval/registration;

European Community requirements for quality system approval/registration; and sources for

additional help. Order from NTIS by #PB 93-152080/AS.

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o More Questions and Answers on the ISO 9000 Standard Series and Related Issues (NISTIR

5122)

This report, a sequel to NISTIR 4721, provides additional information on the ISO 9000

standards and related issues to readers unfamiliar with some of the new developments in this area. It attempts to answer additional questions on ISO 9000 standards related issues which

NIST has received since the publication of NISTIR 4721. It also identifies sources for further

help in this area. Order from NTIS by #PB 93-140689.

o Survey on the Implementation of ISO/IEC Guide 25 by National Laboratory Accreditation

Programs (NISTIR 5473)

ISO/IEC Guide 25, General Requirements for the Competence of Calibration and Testing

Laboratories, has been used by many laboratory accreditation programs worldwide to establish

accreditation requirements designed to promote confidence in the calibrations and testing results

of laboratories. National delegations to the International Laboratory Accreditation Conference

(ILAC) were surveyed to collect information on the implementation and supplementation of

the requirements of ISO/IEC Guide 25 within the context of their countries' laboratory

accreditation programs. This report summarizes the results of that survey and includes a

bibliographic list of publications concerned with ISO/IEC Guide 25 implementation complied

from the information by the national delegations. Order from NIST by #PB94-210150.

o Directory of International and Regional Organizations Conducting Standards-Related

Activities (NIST SP 767)

This directory contains information on 338 international and regional organizations which

conduct standardization, certification, laboratory accreditation, or other standards-related

activities. It describes their work in these areas, as well as the scope of each organization,

national affiliations of members, U.S. participants, restrictions on membership, and the

availability of any standards in English. Order from NTIS by #PB 89-221147 or Global

Engineering Documents by Order #Cat. SP767.

o Directory of European Regional Standards-Related Organizations (NIST SP 795)

This directory identifies more than 150 European regional organizations - both governmental

and private - that engage in standards development, certification, laboratory accreditation and

other standards-related activities, such as quality assurance. Entries describe the type and purpose of each organization; acronyms; national affiliations of

members; the nature of the standards-related activity; and other related information. Order

from NTIS by #PB 91-107599 or Global Engineering Documents by Order #Cat. 0258-3.

o Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States (NIST SP 806).

The directory identifies and describes activities of over 750 U.S. public and private sector

organizations which develop, publish, and revise standards; participate in this process; or

identify standards and make them available through information centers or distribution

channels. NIST SP 806, a revision of NBS SP 681, covers activities related to both mandatory

and voluntary U.S. standards. SP 806 also contains a subject index and related listings that

cover acronyms and initials, defunct bodies and organizations with name changes. Order from

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NTIS by #PB 91-177774 or Global Engineering Documents by Order #Cat. SP806.

o Directory of Federal Government Certification Programs

(NBS SP 739)

This directory presents information on U.S. Government certification programs for products

and services. Entries describe the scope and nature of each certification program, testing and

inspection practices, standards used, methods of identification and enforcement, reciprocal

recognition or acceptance of certification, and other relevant details. Order from NTIS by #PB

88-201512.

o Directory of Federal Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs (NIST

SP 808)

This directory provides updated information on 31 federal government laboratory

accreditation and similar type programs conducted by the federal government. These

programs, which include some type of assessment regarding laboratory capability, designate

sets of laboratories or other entities to conduct testing to assist federal agencies in carrying

out their responsibilities. The directory also lists 13 other federal agency programs of

possible interest, including programs involving very limited laboratory assessment and

programs still under development. Order from NTIS by #PB 91-167379.

o Directory of State and Local Government Laboratory Accreditation/Designation Programs

(NIST SP 815)

This directory provides updated information on 21 state and 11 local goverrmient

laboratory accreditation and similar type programs. These programs, which include some

type of assessment regarding laboratory capability, designate private sector laboratories or

other entities to conduct testing to assist state and local goverrmient agencies in carrying out

their responsibilities. Entries describe the scope and nature of each program, laboratory

assessment criteria and procedures used in the program, products and fields of testing

covered, program authority, and other relevant details. Order from NTIS by #PB 92-

108968.

o Directory of Professional/Trade Organization Laboratory Accreditation/Designation

Programs (NIST SP 831)

This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs

conducted by professional and trade organizations. These programs accredit or designate

laboratories or other entities to assist private sector professional societies, trade associations,

related certification bodies, their membership, as well as government agencies, in carrying

out their responsibilities. This accreditation or designation is based on an assessment of the

capability of the laboratory to conduct the testing. However, the nature of the assessment

varies considerably by organization and program. Order from NTIS by #PB 92-181940.

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o ISO Environmental Management Standardization Efforts (NISTIR 5638-1)

This report describes the development of planned "environmental management" standards

by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These standards address

management systems and the environmental aspects of products in the areas of life cycle

assessment and labeling. The report also covers developments relating to third party

certification of environmental management systems. Order from NTIS bv #PB 96-158662.

o Standards Setting in the European Union - Standards Organization and Officials in EU

Standards Activities (NIST SP 891)

The guide is designed to help U.S. manufacturers, exporters, and other interested persons

in locating contract points for important information on the development of standards and

conformity assessment issues. The report includes a history of the role of standards in the

European Union (EU) and the latest information on the EU's harmonization directives for

implementing "New Approach" and the "Global Approach" for harmonizing technical

regulations and standards to reduce barriers to trade. Order from NTIS as #PB 96-115019.

To Order Publications:

National Technical Information Service (NTIS)

5285 Port Royal Road

Springfield, Virginia 22161

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Telephone: (703) 487-4650

Orders Only: (800) 553-6847

Fax: (703) 321-8547

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Telephone: (800) 854-7179

(303) 792-2181

Fax: (303) 792-2192

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Technical Publications

Periodical

Journal of Research of the National Institute of Standards and Technology—Reports NIST research

and development in those disciplines of the physical and engineering sciences in which the Institute is

active. These include physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and computer sciences. Papers cover a broad range of subjects, with major emphasis on measurement methodology and the basic technology

underlying standardization. Also included from time to time are survey articles on topics closely related to the Institute's technical and scientific programs. Issued six times a year.

Nonperiodicals

Monographs—Major contributions to the technical literature on various subjects related to the

Institute's scientific and technical activities. Handbooks—Recommended codes of engineering and industrial practice (including safety codes) developed in cooperation with interested industries, professional organizations, and regulatory bodies.

Special Publications—Include proceedings of conferences sponsored by NIST, NIST annual reports, and

other special publications appropriate to this grouping such as wall charts, pocket cards, and bibliographies.

National Standard Reference Data Series—^Provides quantitative data on the physical and chemical

properties of materials, compiled from the world's literature and critically evaluated.. Developed under a worldwide program coordinated by NIST under the authority of the National Standard Data Act (Public

Law 90-396). NOTE: The Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data (JPCRD) is published

bimonthly for NIST by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the American Institute of Physics (AIP).

Subscriptions, reprints, and supplements are available from ACS, 1155 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC

20056.

Building Science Series—Disseminates technical information developed at the Institute on building

materials, components, systems, and whole structures. The series presents research results, test methods, and

performance criteria related to the structural and environmental functions and the durability and safety

characteristics of building elements and systems.

Technical Notes—Studies or reports which are complete in themselves but restrictive in their treatment of a subject. Analogous to monographs but not so comprehensive in scope or definitive in treatment of the

subject area. Often serve as a vehicle for final reports of work performed at NIST under the sponsorship of

other government agencies.

Voluntary Product Standards—Developed under procedures published by the Department of Commerce

in Part 10, Title 15, of the Code of Federal Regulations. The standards establish nationally recognized

requirements for products, and provide all concerned interests with a basis for common understanding of

the characteristics of the products. NIST administers this program in support of the efforts of private-sector

standardizing organizations.

Order the following NIST publications—FIPS and NISTIRs—from the National Technical Information

Service, Springfield, VA 22161.

Federal Information Processing Standards Publications (FIPS PUB)—^Publications in this series

collectively constitute the Federal Information Processing Standards Register. The Register serves as the

official source of information in the Federal Government regarding standards issued by NIST pursuant to the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 as amended. Public Law 89-306 (79 Stat. 1127), and as implemented by Executive Order 11717 (38 FR 12315, dated May 11, 1973) and Part 6 of

Title 15 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations).

NIST Interagency Reports (NISTIR)—A special series of interim or final reports on work performed by

NIST for outside sponsors (both government and nongovernment). In general, initial distribution is handled

by the sponsor; public distribution is by the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, "VA 22161,

in paper copy or microfiche form.