The ABC’s of Certification Activities in the United States

Maureen Breitenberg, National Institute of Standards and Technology

1/01/2005
(Original Publish Date: 1988)

This report, a sequel to NBSIR 87-3576, The ABC's of Standards- Related Activities in the United States, provides a further introduction to certification for a reader who is 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.