(ANSI: New York) -- June 9 marked the worldwide celebration of International Accreditation Day (IAD), an event launched in 2008 by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

Each year on June 9, IAF and ILAC invite their national representatives from around the world to mark the occasion with dedicated celebrations honoring the important role that accreditation plays in the global standards and conformity assessment community.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has marked this occasion by announcing the winner of the first-ever U.S. Celebration of International Accreditation Day paper competition. ANSI launched the competition in February 2008, inviting all interested parties to submit papers that highlight the value of accreditation in the global marketplace. Many highly qualified entries were received, creating a strong competitive field.

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