Both the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM^®) and the

Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner(CHMP) credentials are

accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Meets ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024, the International Standard for Personnel Certification Programs

The ANSI accreditation process involves both a review of a paper application and the performance of an assessment (on site visit) to validate information provided by each applicant. The use of an on site assessment for accreditation of personnel certification agencies is unique to ANSI. Close to one million professionals currently hold certifications from organizations accredited under ANSI's personnel certification programs. ANSI accreditation is recognized both nationally and internationally and has become the hallmark of a quality certification program.

Unique features of ANSI accreditation

• ANSI accreditation involves not only review of the submitted material but also a site visit to ensure that compliance with the requirements and verify documents that have been submitted prior to the on-site visit. Due to a high degree of integrity and confidence that is associated with ANSI accreditation process, ANSI accreditation is generally recognized as the highest standard in personnel certification accreditation.
• The standard used by ANSI to accredit certification bodies is an American National Standard as well as an ISO/IEC Standard. Accreditation to an international standard is extremely important for certification bodies that have global operations or aspirations. The American National Standard is important to facilitate government recognition.
• ANSI follows an internationally recognized process for accrediting organizations. ANSI conducts its accreditation in accordance with the requirement of ISO/IEC 17011-Conformity Assessment -General Requirements for Accreditation Bodies accrediting Conformity Assessment Bodies. This International Standard is the foundational Standard that is used to recognize ANSI accreditation in any multilateral and/or mutual recognition agreements.

• ANSI has a historical track record of successfully conducting accreditation of certification programs drawn from different industrial sectors from not-for-profits, large multinational corporations, and government agencies (in process).

The Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM^®) credential is also accredited

by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)

The CHMM^® designation remains one of a select few accredited credentials in the environmental profession. As an accredited program, the Institute has earned a significant role in CESB's Board activities, including participation in the review of accreditation applications for other specialty certification programs.

CESB's guidelines for accreditation include consideration of:

• Validity of the certification examination program
• Fairness of the procedures for determining applicant eligibility
• Adequacy of requirements for ensuring maintenance and enhancement of professional qualifications (recertification)
• Professionalism and independence of the certifying body
• Openness of the program to public scrutiny