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Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Introduction The Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Committee is dedicated to standards in new and emerging technologies in manufacturing.  It is made up of Subcommittees that are National Mirror Committees to the ISO and CEN committees developing standards in the area.  As new technologies in manufacturing emerge standards subcommittees will...

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Universal Design and Inclusion

What is Universal Design and inclusion? Universal Design is the process of designing and composing an environment so that it can be accessed, understood, and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. An environment, building, product, or service should be...

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Construction Standards

Introduction NSAI formulates standards through consultation with various interested consumer, environmental, industry and government parties.  Get involved in standards development to be at the cutting edge of your industry.  NSAI Standards - Construction Sector Standardisation Programme The NSAI’s Construction Sector Standardisation Programme consists of national, European...

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Electrotechnical Standards

NSAI Electrotechnical Standards Programme The NSAI Electrotechnical Standard Programme covers all areas of electro-technology including power generation (including all renewable energy sources), transmission, distribution, smart grids, batteries, home appliances, office and medical equipment, public and private transportation, semiconductors, fibre optics, nanotechnology, multimedia, information technology, and more. It also addresses safety,...

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Food Standards

Introduction The Food Industry Standards Committee (FISC) is the national oversight committee for participation in National (Irish Standard or I.S.) European (European Norm or EN) and International standardisation (International standard organisation or ISO). The members of FISC include representatives from all parties that maybe interested or affected by National,...

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Gas Standards

Gas Technical Standards Committee (GTSC) The GTSC's scope of work covers all aspects of the supply and usage of natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewable gas (biomethane, bio LPG) and hydrogen.  The membership of the committee is composed of key stakeholders/collective bodies...

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Healthcare and Lifescience Standards

Introduction Standardization in the healthcare and life-science area is a key enabler for the development of safe goods and services. The European Commission European Health Data space aims to support individuals control their health data and to support use of health data for better healthcare delivery, research innovation and...

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ICT Standards Committee

Introduction  NSAI/TC 02 Information and Communication Technology Standards Consultative Committee (ICT SCC) provides a strategic and representative forum for national experts and stakeholder groups to engage in standardization activities at a National, European and International level.   NSAI/TC 02 also serves as the Irish national mirror committee to ISO...

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Innovation Management Systems Standards

Introduction Innovation is key to global competitiveness, productivity and human and technological progress. An organisation’s ability to innovate is widely recognised as a key factor for sustained profitable growth and economic viability, enabled by increased sales of innovative solutions for customers across competitive global markets. The innovation capabilities...

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Risk Management

Introduction Properly implemented risk management is as much about identifying opportunities as well as potential losses. NSAI has just published a compendium risk management guidance document ‘National Guidance on Implementing I.S. ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines.’ that will incorporate: I.S ISO 31000:2009 – Risk management ...

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Toy Safety

European Legislation in relation to Toy Safety Council Directive 88/378/EEC concerning the safety of toys: Toy safety directive prescribes essential safety requirements which toys must meet during manufacturing and before being placed on the market. These include protection against health hazards or physical injury in general, and risks associated with...

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The Role of Standards in the Circular Economy

What is the Circular Economy? The circular economy is an economic model that is restorative and regenerative by design. It tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Put simply, it means designing out waste. A product will now be designed in such a way as to; ...

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