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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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Acronym Organization name Keywords
AAMIAssociation for the Advancement of Medical InstrumentationInjection devices, Catheters, Biocompatibility, Defibrillation, Medical devices, Needles, Syringes, Biological evaluation, Cytotoxicity, Implantable medical devices
AATCCAmerican Association of Textile Chemists and ColoristsTextiles, fibers, fabrics, color, wet processing, dying, finishing
ACIAmerican Concrete InstituteConcrete, civil engineering, cement, construction
ACMAThe 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
AHRIAir-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration InstituteAir-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, controls, boilers, furnaces
AIHAAmerican Industrial Hygiene AssociationOccupational health and safety, management systems, respiratory protection, ventilation systems, worker safety, industrial hygiene, nanotechnology, risk management, safety
AMTThe Association For Manufacturing Technology Machine tool, machine, metal cutting, metal forming, machinery, risk assessment, lean and safety, manufacturing
ANSAmerican Nuclear SocietyNuclear, radioactive, isotopes, criticality, neutron, fissile, plutonium, uranium, radiation, reactors
AOCSAmerican Oil Chemists’ SocietyFats and fatty acids, oils, oilseeds, lipids, phospholipids
ASABEAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological EngineersAgriculture, aquaculture, biological, biomass, energy, environment, equipment, food irrigation, structures
ASHRAEASHRAEAir conditioning, ventilation, sustainability, refrigeration, green building, building controls, air quality, heating, building energy, indoor environment
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical EngineersBoilers, 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
ASTMASTM InternationalPetroleum, Steel, Construction, Mechanical, Cement, Environmental, Nuclear, Consumer, Paint, Plastic
AT WORTHYAT Worthy Technology, Inc.Digital Score, Digital Rating System, Digital Infrastructure, Digital Assessment, Digital Engagement, Digital Excellence, Digital Audit, digital Worthiness
ATISThe Alliance for Telecommunications Industry SolutionsPerfomance, Reliability, and Security; Telecommunications Interoperability; OAM&P; User Interface; Circuit Switched and Plant Infrastructure; Wireless; Multimedia; Optical Communications; Ordering and Billing; Packet Based Networks
AWCAmerican Wood Council Wood, structural design, construction, residential, commercial, engineered wood products, structural panels, framing, green building
AWSAmerican Welding SocietyWelding, brazing, soldering
AWWAAmerican Water Works AssociationDrinking water, wastewater, storage tanks, water treatment, utility management, valves, water distribution, treatment chemicals, pipe, water wells
BICSIBuilding Industry Consulting Service InternationalTelecommunications, wireless systems, cabling infrastructure, wireless local area network, data center, information and communications technology, distributed antenna system, building information modeling, building systems, outside plant
CEAConsumer Electronics AssociationDTV, video, audio, mobile electronics, consumer electronics, home networks, antenna, cable
CGACompressed Gas AssociationCompressed gas, cylinder, valve, medical, safety, pressure, air separation
CRRCCool Roof Rating CouncilCool roof, radiative properties, solar reflectance, thermal emittance, product rating, LEED
CSACSA GroupPlumbing, Hazloc, Electrical appliances, Lighting, Energy Efficiency, Medical, Power tools, Gas appliances, Lawn & garden, Hardlines
DirectTrustDirectTrusthealthcare, PKI, HISP, interoperability, Direct, PHI, trust framework, HIE
FM ApprovalsFM Approvals LLCBuilding 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
GBIGreen Building InitiativeGreen, Energy, Building, Commercial, ESG, Sustainable, Certification, Construction, Efficiency, Environment
Green SealGreen SealSustainability, sustainable, hotels, personal care, green, environment, food service, building products, life cycle, cleaning
GTESSGeorgia Institute of Technology Energy & Sustainability ServicesEnergy management systems, energy efficiency
HL7Health 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)
IAPMOThe International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officialsbackflow prevention, building inspection, drinking water, HVAC, hydronics, mechanical, plumbing, solar energy, swimming pools
ICCInternational Code CouncilBuilding code, building safety, construction, fire prevention, life safety, accessibility, ANSI A117, bleacher safety
ICEInstitute for Credentialing ExcellenceAccreditation, Certification, Competency, Credential, Licensure, NCCA
IESIlluminating Engineering SocietyLighting, Health, Construction, Architecture, Vision, Energy, Design, Daylighting, Color, Building
IIARInternational Institute of Ammonia RefrigerationAmmonia, CO2, natural, refrigeration, technical, guidelines, regulations, compliance, conference, standards
IICRCInstitute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration CertificationMold remediation, carpet cleaning, floor covering, water damage restoration, inspection, trauma scene cleanup, hard surfaces, restoration
ILTVAInternational Light Transportation Vehicle AssociationGolf car, Personal Transport Vehicle (PTV)
INCITSInterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards Information technology, data interchange, computer, interoperability, communications, interface, data storage, peripherals, biometrics, computer security
IPCThe Association Connecting Electronics IndustriesElectronics, printed boards, electronics manufacturing, flexible circuits, circuit boards, printed board design, electronics assembly, surface mount technology, lead free
ISAInternational Society of AutomationAutomation, Control, Enterprise, Industrial Process, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Measurement, Safety, Security, Wireless
ITSDFIndustrial Truck Standards Development Foundation Fork lift trucks, rough terrain trucks, powered industrial trucks
NCMANational Contract Management AssociationISO 17024, CPCM, CFCM, CMS, Contracting, Contract Management, CMBOK, Contracts, CCMA, Government Contracts
NCPDPNational 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
NEMANational Electrical Manufacturers AssociationNEMA, electrical manufacturing, MITA, medical imaging, Z535, enclosures, lighting utility, grid e-mobility, electric vehicles
NSFNSF InternationalSystems certification; standards; accreditation; testing; water; food; safety; organic
PGMAPortable Generator Manufacturers' Association Portable generator, generator
PHTAPool & Hot Tub AlliancePool, Hot Tub, Water, Spa, Aquatic, Recreation, Bather, Swim, VGB
PMIProject Management InstituteProject Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Schedule
SAESAE InternationalAutomotive, Aerospace, Off highway, Vehicles, Commercial Vehicle, Micro mobility, Electric Vehicle, Auomtated - ADAS, Cybersecurity, Aviation
SCSSCS Standards Development Sustainability Standards, Circular Economy, Cross-discipline, Experienced, ESG, Triple bottom line, Independent, Sustainable development, Protocols, Trusted third-party
SCTESociety of Cable Telecommunications EngineersTelevision, advertising, cable, network management, digital network, connector, media, voip, video, internet
SVIASpecialty Vehicle Institute of AmericaAll-terrain, off-road, off-highway, utility, vehicle
TCIATree Care Industry AssociationTree service, tree care, arboriculture, tree care industry, utility pruning, tree care safety, fertilization, tree pruning, vegetation management, tree management
The Cordage InstituteThe Cordage InstituteSynthetic Rope, Rope Retirement Criteria, HPPE Rope, Aramid Rope, Manila Rope, Rope Test Standards, Nylon Rope, Vectran Rope, Polyester Rope, Life Safety Rope
TIATelecommunications Industry AssociationPrivate radio, cellular towers, data centers, sustainability, public policy, smart device, VoIP, broadband, mobile, networking
ULUnderwriters Laboratoriesalarm, appliance, electrical, fire, HVAC, information technology equipment, panelboard, plastics, sprinkler, wire
X12X12X12, XML, EDI, Electronic Data Interchange
XRSIXR Safety InitiativeVirtual 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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