American National Standards Institute
Yes, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. Founded in 1918, ANSI aims to enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the American quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems. It also represents the U.S. in regional and global standards organizations, ensuring that the American perspective is voiced in the international standards setting arena.