美国国家标准协会（ANSI）国际政策处发布了中国ANSI通讯2016年第四季度版本， 它为技术活动、方针决策、贸易问题、及其他与ANSI在华成员或与华交互成员利益相关的信息的更新提供资源。该通讯为ANSI成员提供独家英文版和中文版。

中国ANSI通讯有两个版本可用。第一个版本语言为中文，内容针对中国读者，包括ANSI成员及合作伙伴。第二个版本语言为英文，内容针对基于美国的读者。未来所有英文版仅为ANSI成员提供。

2016第四季度版本英文版的头条新闻包括：

l   标准化改革的更新，包括针对中国标准化法最终定稿的措施。

l   中国标准化发展活动与政策的更新，包括315项国家标准的发布。

l   中国政府政策的更新，包括中国网络安全法及网络安全新标准的发布。

关于ANSI中国项目

除了报道中国有关标准的活动，ANSI的中国项目对促进中美两国在标准化及合格评定领域更紧密的合作也起到直接且愈发重要的作用。您可访问ANSI的标准入口以获取更多的信息，包括一些细节和对中国和其他国家的标准、一致、市场准入及贸易相关问题的回答。

How to measure the effectiveness of information security

You simply can’t be too careful when it comes to information security. Protecting personal records and commercially sensitive information is critical. But how can you tell that your ISO/IEC 27001 information security management system (ISMS) is making a difference? A new ISO/IEC International Standard can help you out.

The recently updated ISO/IEC 27004:2016, Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management – Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation, provides guidance on how to assess the performance of ISO/IEC 27001. It explains how to develop and operate measurement processes, and how to assess and report the results of a set of information security .

Prof. Edward Humphreys, Convenor of the working group that developed the standard (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27), says: “Cyber-attacks are among the greatest risks an organization can face. This is why the much improved version of ISO/IEC 27004 provides essential and practical support to the many organizations that are implementing ISO/IEC 27001 to protect themselves from the growing diversity of security attacks that business is facing today.”

Security metrics can provide insights regarding the effectiveness of an ISMS and, as such, have taken centre stage. Whether you’re an engineer or consultant responsible for security and reporting to management or an executive who needs better information for decision making, security metrics have become an important vehicle for communicating the state of an organization’s cyber-risk posture.

In Prof. Humphreys’ own words: “Organizations need help to address the question of whether the organization’s investment in information security management is effective, fit for purpose to react, defend and respond to the continually changing cyber-risk environment. This is where ISO/IEC 27004 can provide numerous advantages.”

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 shows how to construct an information security measurement programme, how to select what to measure, and how to operate the necessary measurement processes. It includes extensive examples of different types of measures, and how the effectiveness of these measures can be assessed.

Among the many benefits to organizations of using ISO/IEC 27004 are:

.         Increased accountability

.         Improved information security performance and ISMS processes

.         Evidence of meeting requirements of ISO/IEC 27001, as well as applicable laws, rules and regulations

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 replaces the 2009 edition; it has been updated and extended to align with the revised version of ISO/IEC 27001 to provide organizations with greater added value and confidence.

ISO/IEC 27004:2016 was developed by joint technical committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology, subcommittee SC 27, IT security techniques, whose secretariat is held by DIN, the ISO member for Germany. It is available from your national ISO member or through the ISO Store.

Making it all add up – International Standards for quantities and units are under revision

When is a kilogramme a kilogramme? How do you accurately measure the spectrum of light? How do you correctly measure in thermodynamics? Consistency in quantities and units is essential for accurate measurement and can only be achieved if everyone is using the same language. The ISO/IEC 80000 series of standards does just that, and it is currently under revision.

The ISO/IEC 80000 quantities and units series is referenced in the International Bureau of Weights and Measurements (BIPM)’s guide on the International System of Units, known as the SI brochure, and thus provides important support for the definition of quantities and units. It consists of 13 different parts, featuring 11 from ISO and two from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), some of which are approaching a crucial and final stage of their revision.

The series gives terms, definitions, recommended symbols, units and any other important information related to quantities used in science, engineering, metrology and industry. It is a reference for those writing scientific or technical documents, textbooks, standards and guides.

Prof. Leslie Pendrill, Chair of ISO/TC 12, Quantities and units, the technical committee (TC) responsible for the ISO parts in the series, and Dr Michael Krystek, Convenor of the TC’s working group in charge of their revision, are also involved in the revision of the SI brochure to ensure that the standards correspond.

“Harmonized treatment of quantities and units, as presented in the ISO/IEC 80000 series, will facilitate the route to market for innovative products and services of all kinds,” said Prof. Pendrill.

“With increasing demands for unified measurement in many areas, such as global trade, manufacturing, energy production and health, it is important we revise and check the standards to ensure they are as relevant and accurate as possible, and aligned with the International System of Units.”

The ISO/IEC 80000 series of standards underpins the international harmonization of terms, definitions and symbols used in science and engineering and thus guarantees a unified language and writing of formulae. It reduces the risk of error and facilitates and encourages communication between scientists and engineers of many disciplines.

The standards are expected to be used by metrology and technical institutes, academia, technical book writers and translators, standards developers and many areas of industry.

A number of the parts are currently at Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and approaching publication. They are:

.         ISO 80000-2, Mathematics

.         ISO 80000-4, Mechanics

.         ISO 80000-5, Thermodynamics

.         ISO 80000-7, Light and radiation

.         ISO 80000-10, Atomic and nuclear physics

.         ISO 80000-12, Condensed matter physics

In addition, ISO 80000-9, Physical chemistry and molecular physics, and ISO 80000-11, Characteristic numbers, have recently reached DIS stage, meaning interested parties can once more submit feedback on the draft before final publication. The other parts in the series on quantities and units are:

.         ISO 80000-1, General

.         ISO 80000-3, Space and time

.         IEC 80000-6, Electromagnetism

.         ISO 80000-8, Acoustics

.         IEC 80000-13, Information science and technology

The revision of Parts 1, 3 and 8 should reach DIS stage some time later this year.

The ISO parts of the ISO/IEC 80000 series of standards are being developed by ISO/TC 12, Quantities and units, whose secretariat is held by SIS, the ISO member for Sweden. The series can be purchased from your national ISO member or through the ISO Store or the IEC Store.

Measuring up – International Standards for quantities and units are under revision

Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-01-30 – What are the correct symbols for bits and bytes? How do you accurately measure the spectrum of light? How do you quantify airborne sound? Consistency in quantities and units is essential for accurate measurement and can only be achieved if everyone is using the same language. The ISO/IEC 80000 series of Standards does just that, and it is currently under revision.

The ISO/IEC 80000 quantities and units series is referenced in the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) guide on the International System of Units (SI), known as the SI brochure, and thus provides important support for the definition of quantities and units. It consists of 13 different parts, featuring two from the IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission) and 11 from the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), some of which are approaching a crucial and final stage of their revision.

This series of Standards underpins the international harmonization of terms, definitions and symbols used in science and engineering and thus guarantees a unified language and writing of formulae. It reduces the risk of error and facilitates and encourages communication between scientists and engineers of many disciplines.

Dr. Michael Krystek, Chair of IEC TC 25, states “The unification of measurements on a global scale, for all domains of activities, is vital to industries and global trade. This harmonization will ease the development of innovative products and services. The ISO/IEC 80000 series is periodically revised in order to stay relevant to today’s market demands.”

The series gives terms, definitions, recommended symbols, units and any other important information related to quantities used in science, engineering, metrology and industry. It is a reference for those writing scientific or technical documents, textbooks, standards and guides.

A number of the parts are currently at Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and approaching publication. They are:

• ISO 80000-2: Mathematics

• ISO 80000-4: Mechanics

• ISO 80000-5: Thermodynamics

• ISO 80000-7: Light and radiation

• ISO 80000-10: Atomic and nuclear physics

• ISO 80000-12: Condensed matter physics

In addition, two parts have recently reached DIS stage, meaning interested parties can once more submit feedback on the draft before final publication. They are:

• ISO 80000-9: Physical chemistry and molecular physics

• ISO 80000-11: Characteristic numbers

The other parts in the series on quantities and units are:

• ISO 80000-1: General

• ISO 80000-3: Space and time

• IEC 80000-6: Electromagnetism

• ISO 80000-8: Acoustics

• IEC 80000-13: Information science and technology

The IEC parts of the ISO/IEC 80000 series of Standards are developed by IEC Technical Committee (TC) 25: Quantities and units, whose secretariat is located in Italy. IEC TC 25 maintains a close collaboration with IEC TC 1: Terminology, and is in constant liaison with ISO/TC 12: Quantities and units, the International Organization for Legal Metrology (OIML), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the BIPM.

On top of the two parts that are under direct IEC responsibility, the Commission also contributes significantly to the other parts of the ISO/IEC 80000 series of Standards. IEC Subcommittee (SC) 34A: Lamps, IEC SC 62B: Diagnostic imaging equipment, IEC TC 76: Optical radiation safety and laser equipment, IEC TC 100: Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment, and IEC TC 110: Electronic display devices, all play an integral role in the development of ISO 80000-7: Light and radiation. Furthermore, ISO-80000-8: Acoustics specifically refers to Standards developed by IEC TC 29: Electroacoustics.

 The Standards are expected to be used by metrology and technical institutes, academia, technical book writers and translators, standards developers and many areas of industry.

Copies of IEC International Standards are available from the IEC Webstore and from IEC National Committees.

Measuring up – International Standards for quantities and units are under revision

Geneva, Switzerland, 2017-01-30 – What are the correct symbols for bits and bytes? How do you accurately measure the spectrum of light? How do you quantify airborne sound? Consistency in quantities and units is essential for accurate measurement and can only be achieved if everyone is using the same language. The ISO/IEC 80000 series of Standards does just that, and it is currently under revision.

The ISO/IEC 80000 quantities and units series is referenced in the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) guide on the International System of Units (SI), known as the SI brochure, and thus provides important support for the definition of quantities and units. It consists of 13 different parts, featuring two from the IEC(International Electrotechnical Commission) and 11 from the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), some of which are approaching a crucial and final stage of their revision.

This series of Standards underpins the international harmonization of terms, definitions and symbols used in science and engineering and thus guarantees a unified language and writing of formulae. It reduces the risk of error and facilitates and encourages communication between scientists and engineers of many disciplines.

Dr. Michael Krystek, Chair of IEC TC 25, states “The unification of measurements on a global scale, for all domains of activities, is vital to industries and global trade. This harmonization will ease the development of innovative products and services. The ISO/IEC 80000 series is periodically revised in order to stay relevant to today’s market demands.”

The series gives terms, definitions, recommended symbols, units and any other important information related to quantities used in science, engineering, metrology and industry. It is a reference for those writing scientific or technical documents, textbooks, standards and guides.

A number of the parts are currently at Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and approaching publication. They are:

• ISO 80000-2: Mathematics

• ISO 80000-4: Mechanics

• ISO 80000-5: Thermodynamics

• ISO 80000-7: Light and radiation

• ISO 80000-10: Atomic and nuclear physics

• ISO 80000-12: Condensed matter physics

In addition, two parts have recently reached DIS stage, meaning interested parties can once more submit feedback on the draft before final publication. They are:

• ISO 80000-9: Physical chemistry and molecular physics

• ISO 80000-11: Characteristic numbers

The other parts in the series on quantities and units are:

• ISO 80000-1: General

• ISO 80000-3: Space and time

• IEC 80000-6: Electromagnetism

• ISO 80000-8: Acoustics

• IEC 80000-13: Information science and technology

The IEC parts of the ISO/IEC 80000 series of Standards are developed by IEC Technical Committee (TC) 25: Quantities and units, whose secretariat is located in Italy. IEC TC 25 maintains a close collaboration with IEC TC 1: Terminology, and is in constant liaison with ISO/TC 12: Quantities and units, the International Organization for Legal Metrology (OIML), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the BIPM.

On top of the two parts that are under direct IEC responsibility, the Commission also contributes significantly to the other parts of the ISO/IEC 80000 series of Standards. IEC Subcommittee (SC) 34A: Lamps, IEC SC 62B: Diagnostic imaging equipment, IEC TC 76: Optical radiation safety and laser equipment, IEC TC 100: Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment, and IEC TC 110: Electronic display devices, all play an integral role in the development of ISO 80000-7: Light and radiation. Furthermore, ISO-80000-8: Acoustics specifically refers to Standards developed by IEC TC 29: Electroacoustics.

 The Standards are expected to be used by metrology and technical institutes, academia, technical book writers and translators, standards developers and many areas of industry.

Copies of IEC International Standards are available from the IEC Webstore and from IEC National Committees.

《电器产品及生活用品安全管理方法（施行令）》等法令公布（1.28日施行）

       产业通商资源部国家技术标准署（署长郑东熙）表示，为统一电器产品及生活用品管理制度，于2017年1月24日在国务会议上通过《电器产品及生活用品安全管理法案？》，并对其相关实行规则做出规定。该法案于2017年1月28日起施行。

       一直以来，电器产品及工业产品的安全管理制度受不同的法律规定，但2016年1月27日《电器产品及生活用品安全管理法案》修正案公布，对两者进行统一。此法案在一年时间内完善了详细法案，此次正式施行。

      2016年1月27日公布的《电器产品及生活用品安全管理法》将《电器产品安全管理法》与《工业产品安全管理法》结合，并于2017年1月26日公布了相关实行令及详细法案。

此次依据详细法令修订的法案主要内容如下：

①  对有关电器产品级生活用品（过去属于质量管理及工业产品安全管理法的工业品）的安全管理用语、管理方式等方面存在差异的制度进行统一。

原有的电器产品安全管理法中的供应商资格认证制度及质量管理及工业产品安全管理法安全品质标识制度是由制造者自身或独立检测机构进行相关的安全标准认证，其内容一致，只是名称不同，因此通过本次修正，将两者名称统一为供应商资格认证制度。

        虽然两者的名称进行了统一，但既有的安全品质标识制度和新的供应商资格认证制度间的监测认证规定是一致的。由于改正法案的规定，新的认证制度并没有增加检测负担。（参考资料1）

       原有的安全品质标识产品共41种，供应商资格认证制度产品共71种，统合后的供应商资格认证制度产品共112种

       针对电器用品的定期检查周期，原有法案规定为“每年一次”，现与生活用品定期检查相统一，规定为“两年一次”

BSI completes third EHS Consulting firm acquisition of 2016 with addition of Quantum Management Group, Inc.

BSI, the business standards company, announced today it has acquired the EHS consulting firm, Quantum Management Group, Inc. (Quantum) of Clifton, New Jersey. This is the third environmental, health and safety (EHS) consulting firm acquisition for BSI on the US East Coast in 2016, and the fifth US EHS acquisition in the past two years. The five acquisitions in the EHS consulting space signal BSI’s clear commitment to expand its business improvement services to better serve its target markets.

BSI now boasts an EHS consulting business of over 350 employees, operating from 12 offices across the US. The expansion of BSI’s professional service offerings – in EHS and other areas such as supply chain, cyber security and information management – reinforces our goal of working with clients to ensure their organization is resilient.

The acquisition of Quantum adds important corporate environmental liability management consulting and project management expertise; strengthens BSI’s EHS services to the Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical and Manufacturing sectors; and broadens the geographical footprint of BSI’s EHS Services and Solutions on the US East Coast.

“Quantum brings considerable talent to BSI’s comprehensive EHS Services and Solutions portfolio,” added Glenn Fishler, President of BSI’s EHS Services and Solutions business. “With their strong management consulting expertise in environmental liability, construction management, and information management, Quantum strengthens BSI’s EHS presence in the US. Ultimately it bolsters our ability to provide our clients with the specialized EHS expertise they demand.”

Quantum grew from Eastman Kodak’s divestiture of its pharmaceutical subsidiary, Sterling Winthrop, Inc., creating a unique EHS consulting group comprised of principals who have significant experience in effectively managing EHS programs and projects for Fortune 500 companies from an “owner’s” perspective. Quantum’s experts provide consulting services for a variety of complex EHS programs, from due diligence and EHS audits to regulatory support, corporate reporting and remediation project management.

“We are delighted to welcome Quantum to BSI,” stated Todd VanderVen, President of BSI Americas Inc. “We are committed to bringing greater value to BSI’s US clients. The addition of Quantum’s world-class team of EHS professionals is another step forward in helping our clients become more organizationally resilient.”

John Lang, President of Quantum Management Group commented, “We are excited to join BSI’s EHS Services and Solutions team. We sought to find a business partner that wanted to invest in Quantum’s mission, clients and employees and we found the perfect fit with BSI. The combination of Quantum and BSI will bring greater value to our clients with a broader range of EHS and other business services, as well as a much expanded geographical footprint.  We look forward to introducing Quantum’s talents to BSI’s extensive customer base in the US and abroad,”

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Door security personnel standard revised to meet new challenges and changes in the law

BSI, the business standards company, has revised BS 7960 Door supervision – Code of practice. The updated standard gives recommendations for the organization and management of companies providing door supervision services, whether contracted or in-house, to licenses premises or events.

BS 7960:2016 was revised to accommodate changes in the legal requirements for door security staff. A “response to emergencies” section replaces the previous “contingency plan for security”, and a new threat level provides guidance for door security personnel on how to handle emergencies as divergent as performing first aid to a vulnerable person to responding appropriately to a terrorist attack or other large-scale emergency.

The revised standard has new requirements to identify and implement violence reduction measures, and that SIA – Security Industry Authority – licenses are checked against SIA records at least once a month. There are additional guidance notes regarding the Data Protection Act and SIA Licence requirements when CCTV or other data recording devices are used.

To reflect the changing face of the labour market, BS 7960 now refers to the deployment rather than the employment of door security personnel, as the individual may be under instruction of the company but paid by a third party. A new clause has also been added to ensure that the requirements of the standard are still met when the door security personnel is working for a subcontractor.

As well as public and private organizations requiring the use of door supervisors, the standard is expected to be particularly relevant to the Association of Security Consultants, the Institute of Professional Investigators, Ex-Police in Industry and Commerce, and the National Association of Security Dog Users.

Anne Hayes, Head of Market Development for Governance and Resilience at BSI, said: “Professional door supervisors fulfil a crucial role not only in providing security for premises but in upholding the safety and wellbeing of individuals on their premises. In developing BS 7960, we worked closely with private security firms to ascertain what door security personnel need to do their job as safely and effectively as possible.”

BS 7960 now accommodates the 2013 legal requirement that all door security staff secure an SIA Level 2 Award for Up-Skilling. In common with the standard it replaces, the private security industry was heavily involved in the development of BS 7960:2016.

Organizations involved in the development of the standard include the British Security Industry Association; National Security Inspectorate; Security Industry Authority; the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS); International Professional Security Association (IPSA); Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB); IQ Verify; TSS Security UK Ltd; SecuriGroup Ltd; Virtual Compliance Manager Ltd; Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd; Assist Security Ltd; and other independent experts.