Program areas at NEMA
Product operations: serves approximately 325 member companies, each of which manufacture one or more products within the Association's product scope areas (over 50 different categories). Activities include development and promotion of voluntary product standards, surveys and reports, educational programs, seminars, international trade matters, and product safety.
Statistical and industry analytical services: gathers, compiles, analyzes, and disseminates statistical data about Electrical products, medical imaging, and radiopharmaceutical industries.
Engineering and standards: provides technical coordination and guidelines to Association members on standards, legislation and regulations. Develops and publishes Nema standards. Ensures proposed standards do not conflict with existing National and informational standards. Conducts engineering field programs to provide feedback to members on state and local building and Electrical code issues.
Government relations provides issue analysis and advocacy on behalf of the Association and its product sections on legislative and regulatory topics that impact Electrical equipment and medical imaging markets. Legislative and regulatory activity occurs at federal, state, and local levels. Topics include energy, environment, health and safety, trade, transportation, and commercial affairs.