The American National Standards (ANS) approval process begins when an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) files a PINS form, indicating the initiation of an ANS project and its announcement for public comment. The PINS form contains information on the purpose of the proposed American National Standard and a description of relevant stakeholders and project needs.
ANSI’s Web Forms Portal provides access to the PINS (and other) forms used to generate mandatory notification of standards development activities, in compliance with ANSI’s Essential Requirements (see section 2.5)
Within 2 weeks of filing a PINS, you will receive an acknowledgement e‐mail confirming the date your announcement will be published in ANSI Standards Action. The Standards Action announcement initiates a 30-day public comment period.
You should also seek publication of the announcement of the proposed ANS activity in relevant trade publications and other suitable media in order to demonstrate the opportunity for participation by all directly and materially affected persons.
The American National Standards (ANS) approval process begins when an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) files a PINS form, indicating the initiation of an ANS project and its announcement for public comment. The PINS form contains information on the purpose of the proposed American National Standard and a description of relevant stakeholders and project needs.
The American National Standards (ANS) approval process begins when an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) files a PINS form, indicating the initiation of an ANS project and its announcement for public comment. The PINS form contains information on the purpose of the proposed American National Standard and a description of relevant stakeholders and project needs.
ANSI's Procedures and Standards Administration (PSA) staff can answer your questions or provide additional guidance.
