The CIE-USNC is the United States National Committee of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE).  The CIE is dedicated to worldwide cooperation and the exchange of information on all matters relating to the science and art of light and lighting, color and vision, and image technology.

The mission of CIE-USNC is to promote the participation of its members in the governance, technical, and standards activities of the CIE and related technical societies. CIE-USNC ensures that the United States industry and government interests are represented in the development of CIE technical reports and standards.

Members of the CIE, within the US and internationally, provide essential scientific and technical leadership in the fields of light and lighting, color and vision, and image technology. CIE-USNC provides a forum for information sharing within the regional community of experts and interested parties.