ISO ≠ ANSI: Why International Tile Testing Doesn’t Equal U.S. Compliance

How can you guarantee your products meet U.S. standards?
International testing to ISO standards is often assumed to ensure compliance in the United States, but that assumption can create costly risks for manufacturers, importers, specifiers, and project teams. This session examines the key differences between ANSI and ISO tile standards, why they are not interchangeable, and how U.S. commercial specifications and building codes rely on ANSI A137.1. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how these differences affect product approval, specification, and risk, and why verifying ANSI compliance is essential for successful tile installations in the U.S. market.