Resources: Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs)

This Directory provides information on a wide variety of Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) that have voluntarily submitted their information and that play a role in the U.S. system, including contact information, the scope of standards development work, and their international activities by geographic region. For a complete list of ANSI-accredited SDO’s, please visit the ANSI website.

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AAMI	Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation	Injection devices, Catheters, Biocompatibility, Defibrillation, Medical devices, Needles, Syringes, Biological evaluation, Cytotoxicity, Implantable medical devices
AATCC	American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists	Textiles, fibers, fabrics, color, wet processing, dying, finishing
ACI	American Concrete Institute	Concrete, civil engineering, cement, construction
ACMA	The American Composites Manufacturers Association	Basalt Fiber, Carbon Fiber, Closed Molding, Composites, Corrosion Control, Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP), Fiberglass, Open Molding, Pultrusion, Rebar, Recycling, Sustainability, Thermoplastic Resin, Thermoset Resin
AHRI	Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute	Air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, controls, boilers, furnaces
AIHA	American Industrial Hygiene Association	Occupational health and safety, management systems, respiratory protection, ventilation systems, worker safety, industrial hygiene, nanotechnology, risk management, safety
AMT	The Association For Manufacturing Technology	Machine tool, machine, metal cutting, metal forming, machinery, risk assessment, lean and safety, manufacturing
ANS	American Nuclear Society	Nuclear, radioactive, isotopes, criticality, neutron, fissile, plutonium, uranium, radiation, reactors
AOCS	American Oil Chemists’ Society	Fats and fatty acids, oils, oilseeds, lipids, phospholipids
ASABE	American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers	Agriculture, aquaculture, biological, biomass, energy, environment, equipment, food irrigation, structures
ASHRAE	ASHRAE	Air conditioning, ventilation, sustainability, refrigeration, green building, building controls, air quality, heating, building energy, indoor environment
ASME	American Society of Mechanical Engineers	Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Nuclear Power, Pipelines and Piping, Bioprocessing Equipment, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Drawings and Terminology, Elevators and Escalators, Cranes and Hoists, Pumps, Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Gaskets
ASTM	ASTM International	Petroleum, Steel, Construction, Mechanical, Cement, Environmental, Nuclear, Consumer, Paint, Plastic
AT WORTHY	AT Worthy Technology, Inc.	Digital Score, Digital Rating System, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Assessment, Digital Engagement, Digital Excellence, Digital Audit, digital Worthiness
ATIS	The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions	Perfomance, Reliability, and Security; Telecommunications Interoperability; OAM&P; User Interface; Circuit Switched and Plant Infrastructure; Wireless; Multimedia; Optical Communications; Ordering and Billing; Packet Based Networks
AWC	American Wood Council	Wood, structural design, construction, residential, commercial, engineered wood products, structural panels, framing, green building
AWS	American Welding Society	Welding, brazing, soldering
AWWA	American Water Works Association	Drinking water, wastewater, storage tanks, water treatment, utility management, valves, water distribution, treatment chemicals, pipe, water wells
BICSI	Building Industry Consulting Service International	Telecommunications, wireless systems, cabling infrastructure, wireless local area network, data center, information and communications technology, distributed antenna system, building information modeling, building systems, outside plant
CEA	Consumer Electronics Association	DTV, video, audio, mobile electronics, consumer electronics, home networks, antenna, cable
CGA	Compressed Gas Association	Compressed gas, cylinder, valve, medical, safety, pressure, air separation
CRRC	Cool Roof Rating Council	Cool roof, radiative properties, solar reflectance, thermal emittance, product rating, LEED
CSA	CSA Group	Plumbing, Hazloc, Electrical appliances, Lighting, Energy Efficiency, Medical, Power tools, Gas appliances, Lawn & garden, Hardlines
DirectTrust	DirectTrust	healthcare, PKI, HISP, interoperability, Direct, PHI, trust framework, HIE
FM Approvals	FM Approvals LLC	Building materials, fire protection and prevention products, water mist, hazardous location electrical equipment, automatic sprinklers, fire pumps, roofing products, insulation materials, fire extinguishing, detection, alarm and signaling systems
GBI	Green Building Initiative	Green, Energy, Building, Commercial, ESG, Sustainable, Certification, Construction, Efficiency, Environment
Green Seal	Green Seal	Sustainability, sustainable, hotels, personal care, green, environment, food service, building products, life cycle, cleaning
GTESS	Georgia Institute of Technology Energy & Sustainability Services	Energy management systems, energy efficiency
HL7	Health Level Seven International	FHIR, CDA, Clinical Document, Consolidated CDA, C-CDA, ERH/PHR System Functional Models, Version 2, Version 3, Arden Syntax, Reference Information Model (RIM)
IAPMO	The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials	backflow prevention, building inspection, drinking water, HVAC, hydronics, mechanical, plumbing, solar energy, swimming pools
ICC	International Code Council	Building code, building safety, construction, fire prevention, life safety, accessibility, ANSI A117, bleacher safety
ICE	Institute for Credentialing Excellence	Accreditation, Certification, Competency, Credential, Licensure, NCCA
IES	Illuminating Engineering Society	Lighting, Health, Construction, Architecture, Vision, Energy, Design, Daylighting, Color, Building
IIAR	International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration	Ammonia, CO2, natural, refrigeration, technical, guidelines, regulations, compliance, conference, standards
IICRC	Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification	Mold remediation, carpet cleaning, floor covering, water damage restoration, inspection, trauma scene cleanup, hard surfaces, restoration
ILTVA	International Light Transportation Vehicle Association	Golf car, Personal Transport Vehicle (PTV)
INCITS	InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards	Information technology, data interchange, computer, interoperability, communications, interface, data storage, peripherals, biometrics, computer security
IPC	The Association Connecting Electronics Industries	Electronics, printed boards, electronics manufacturing, flexible circuits, circuit boards, printed board design, electronics assembly, surface mount technology, lead free
ISA	International Society of Automation	Automation, Control, Enterprise, Industrial Process, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Measurement, Safety, Security, Wireless
ITSDF	Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation	Fork lift trucks, rough terrain trucks, powered industrial trucks
NCMA	National Contract Management Association	ISO 17024, CPCM, CFCM, CMS, Contracting, Contract Management, CMBOK, Contracts, CCMA, Government Contracts
NCPDP	National Council for Prescription Drug Programs	Pharmacy services, pharmacy dispensing, ePrescribing, medication management, billing units, clinical safety edits, DUR, pharmacy billing, manufacturer rebates, coordination of care
NEMA	National Electrical Manufacturers Association	NEMA, electrical manufacturing, MITA, medical imaging, Z535, enclosures, lighting utility, grid e-mobility, electric vehicles
NSF	NSF International	Systems certification; standards; accreditation; testing; water; food; safety; organic
PGMA	Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association	Portable generator, generator
PHTA	Pool & Hot Tub Alliance	Pool, Hot Tub, Water, Spa, Aquatic, Recreation, Bather, Swim, VGB
PMI	Project Management Institute	Project Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Schedule
SAE	SAE International	Automotive, Aerospace, Off highway, Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle, Micro mobility, Electric Vehicle, Auomtated - ADAS, Cybersecurity, Aviation
SCS	SCS Standards Development	Sustainability Standards, Circular Economy, Cross-discipline, Experienced, ESG, Triple bottom line, Independent, Sustainable development, Protocols, Trusted third-party
SCTE	Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers	Television, advertising, cable, network management, digital network, connector, media, voip, video, internet
SVIA	Specialty Vehicle Institute of America	All-terrain, off-road, off-highway, utility, vehicle
TCIA	Tree Care Industry Association	Tree service, tree care, arboriculture, tree care industry, utility pruning, tree care safety, fertilization, tree pruning, vegetation management, tree management
The Cordage Institute	The Cordage Institute	Synthetic Rope, Rope Retirement Criteria, HPPE Rope, Aramid Rope, Manila Rope, Rope Test Standards, Nylon Rope, Vectran Rope, Polyester Rope, Life Safety Rope
TIA	Telecommunications Industry Association	Private radio, cellular towers, data centers, sustainability, public policy, smart device, VoIP, broadband, mobile, networking
UL	Underwriters Laboratories	alarm, appliance, electrical, fire, HVAC, information technology equipment, panelboard, plastics, sprinkler, wire
X12	X12	X12, XML, EDI, Electronic Data Interchange
XRSI	XR Safety Initiative	Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, XR Safety Iniitiative, Extended Reality, Immersive Environments, Immersive technology, Cybersecurity in XR, Privacy in XR, Child Safety in XR, Inclusion in XR

In the United States, industry relies on standards developed by hundreds of national and international SDOs. These SDOs are independent organizations that identify market needs and react accordingly, working directly with technical experts from around the globe to develop appropriate standards. Most SDOs welcome – or even actively encourage – participation from companies, government officials, organizations and other stakeholders from around the globe.

As coordinator of the U.S. standards system, ANSI has developed this SDO Directory to help international stakeholders learn more about the organizations developing standards for their products or industry sectors. The key objectives of this resource are to:

Highlight and promote the important activities and contributions of these organizations in the U.S. and abroad
Make the decentralized U.S. system easier to understand and more accessible to international stakeholders
Encourage increased international participation in the organizations important to U.S. stakeholders

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