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ISO | 7 May, 2020

ISO’s member for the USA, ANSI, recently created a video that points out the importance of toilets and proper sanitation. It couldn’t have come at a better time

ANSI | 22 April, 2020

On April 22, 2020, millions of people across the globe will forgo public gatherings and turn to digital devices at home to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cap-Net | April 2020

A new partnership between Cap-Net UNDP and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) will deliver blended training in 17 countries in Africa and Asia to encourage the national adoption and use of two international non-sewered sanitation standards, ISO 24521 and ISO 30500.

ANSI | 7 April, 2020

On World Health Day, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognizes the important role of international standards supporting improved global health and sanitation.

WRC | April 2020

The inaugural SANS 30500 awareness workshop was held on November 19, 2019 in Pretoria. The workshop targeted policymakers in the South African national government departments as well as other national bodies such as the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and...

ANSI | 20 March, 2020

In support of United Nations initiative World Water Day on March 22, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released a new animated video—available in French and Mandarin—that demonstrates how international standards ISO 30500 and ISO 24521 can help improve global sanitation.

NBSM | 17 January, 2020

ENPHO is pleased to announce the national adoption of ISO 24521 guidelines by Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM).

IAPMO | 5 December, 2019

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has published ANSI/CAN/IAPMO/ISO 30500:2019, Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems — Prefabricated Integrated Treatment Units — General Safety and Performance Requirements for Design and Testing as an identical National Adoption Standard for both the United States and Canada

DailyMaverick | 19 November, 2019

On 19 November the world observes the UN’s World Toilet Day. There are many reasons to celebrate a hygienic toilet, chief among them that it is one of the most important health devices in a house, along with clean water supply.

ANSI | 18 November, 2019

"World Toilet Day," a campaign launched by the World Toilet Organization in 2001, became an official United Nations day in 2013, and serves to inspire action to develop solutions for the global sanitation crisis.

ISO | 8 May, 2019

"Well over half the world’s population does not have access to safe sanitation. For many people, this means the indignity and risks that come of having no toilets. The answer, it seems, lies in new sustainable treatment plants..."

reliefweb | 1 March, 2019

"The African Development Bank has called on development partners to scale up support for implementation of sanitation programs to fast track Africa’s progress and deliver on its promise to the continent."