Those looking for the latest product standards-related news,
regulatory developments, events and workshops around the world now can
turn to the new Global Standards Information (GSI) Web site (http://gsi.nist.gov).
Launched on Sept. 1, 2010, the new site includes a variety of
interactive tools and will serve as an essential “first stop” for users
seeking up-to-date information on international product standards.
“Given the rapid adoption and complexity of new product standards
both locally and globally, we realized we needed to create a new way for
our customers to find and share information,” says Gordon Gillerman,
chief of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Standards Services Division. “We created this site with the goal of
providing the most up-to-date information in an engaging and easy-to-use
format.”
Visitors to the site are greeted by a large, colorful and interactive
world map, which enables them to drill down to a specific region or
country to find key fast facts and contacts, the latest global standards
news and events, in-depth resources, and highlights of proposed
regulations that may affect product market access.
A key feature of the GSI Web site is the ability for visitors to
register to receive customized email updates for specific regions or on
topics of interest to them. In the coming months, the site will offer
additional multimedia features and specialized regional and local
content.
For more information about the new Web site’s features, contact Pat Harris, (301) 975-8409.
Media Contact: Mark Esser, mark.esser@nist.gov, 301-975-8735
