W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — The ASTM board of directors authorized its management to develop the capability to offer certification services for products and personnel. The action by ASTM’s board is a response to inquiries for ASTM to provide certification which will meet expressed needs for independent third party demonstrations of compliance to standards.

According to ASTM, potential product benefits of the ASTM’s Product Certification Program to manufacturers and consumers will include increased confidence, reliable product comparisons, equitable testing and rating, potential liability reduction and facilitating regulatory compliance.