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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for April 2025:New guidance to combat food fraudASTM standardization impact reportCelebrating World Quantum DayISO launches interactive standards gameEU sets 2025 standards agendaHave your say on ergonomics standardsSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense promise to transform lives, benefit society, and support a sustainable future. But as AI advances rapidly, it's crucial to understand what AI is—and isn't—and how it can be developed and used responsibly. In this episode, Matthew welcomes back Pauline Norstrom, CEO of AI business Anekanta, to discuss ISO/IEC 42001—the AI management systems standard. Designed to help organizations maximize the benefits of AI while ensuring responsible development, the standard also helps build public trust.Pauline shares the key features of ISO/IEC 42001, its global adaptability, and its potential to bring structure to the “wild west” of AI. She also reflects on the shifts in the global AI landscape since December 2023, including major policy moves in the US, China, Europe, and the UK - and offers insights into what's next for AI and standards development.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeISO/IEC 42001 AI and standardsGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew Chiles is at the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in Stevenage, home to the iconic ‘BSI standard bum'—a quirky but crucial tool used since the mid-1960s to test the durability of sofas, chairs, and beds.Alongside this fascinating bit of testing tech, Matthew meets Levent Caglar, FIRA's Head of Consultancy and Senior Ergonomist, and a legendary figure in ergonomics and standards-making. Levent has spent over 40 years shaping the design and safety of furniture we all use daily. From office chairs to children's furniture, his influence is everywhere.The episode explores Levent's extensive work developing British, European, and international standards, including ISO 9241 on ergonomics and human-centred design. Discover how standards shape the furniture world and the career of one of its most influential figures.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeFIRABSI 9241-5 – Ergonomics of human-system interaction - workstation layout Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for March 2025:New BSI guidance on AI sustainabilityAI Standards Hub Global SummitETSI call for ICT standardization expertsCelebrating World Consumer Rights DayShaping the future of smart and safe mobilityApply for the IEC Young Professional Programme 2025Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.7 billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of its members are small states, including many island nations. It's member governments agree to shared goals like democracy, trade and development.The Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) was established in 2018 to promote the use of standards to boost trade and development in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The UK Government helps fund CSN activities via its International Development budget and the programme delivery is managed by BSI. The CSN collaborates with National Standards Bodies (NSBs) - from throughout the Commonwealth – helping to improve the services they offer to their stakeholders to enhance the effective use of standards, leading to economic, sustainability and society benefit. This episode of The Standards Show is an audio-abridged version of a CSN Report: Carbon Management Standards - Supporting Sustainable Infrastructure and Reducing Costs.As nations work toward climate goals and economic growth, carbon management has emerged as a crucial tool for achieving a net-zero economy while enhancing cost efficiency. Commonwealth countries face diverse economic and geographical challenges in implementing standardized approaches to infrastructure development. By adopting consistent carbon management standards, waste can be minimized, costs reduced, and sustainability reinforced, ultimately strengthening economic resilience. Series | Audiobooks Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeCSN Report | Carbon Management StandardsCommonwealth Standards NetworkGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It's home to 2.7 billion people and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of its members are small states, including many island nations. It's member governments agree to shared goals like democracy, trade and development.The Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN) was established in 2018 to promote the use of standards to boost trade and development in low and middle-income Commonwealth countries. The UK Government helps fund CSN activities via its International Development budget and the programme delivery is managed by BSI. The CSN collaborates with National Standards Bodies (NSBs) from throughout the Commonwealth – helping to improve the services they offer to their stakeholders to enhance the effective use of standards, leading to economic, sustainability and society benefit. This episode of The Standards Show is an audio-abridged version of a CSN Report: Nature Markets Standards: Empowering National Standards Bodies to support high-integrity nature markets.Nature markets have huge potential across the Commonwealth, but they need strong standards to build trust and make sure everything works smoothly. The report is a practical guide for Commonwealth NSBs, giving them the tools to support their stakeholders with reliable standards and services. With the right standards in place, nature markets can gain confidence, attract more private investment, and play a bigger role in nature recovery and long-term sustainability.Series | Audiobooks Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeCSN Report | Nature Markets StandardsBSI Nature Investment Standards ProgrammeCommonwealth Standards NetworkGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards play a crucial role in driving innovation by providing a common framework for developers and manufacturers, reducing uncertainty, ensuring interoperability, and building trust in new technologies. This accelerates adoption and market penetration of innovative solutions. ISO 56001, part of the ISO 56000 family of standards, sets the requirements for an Innovation Management System (IMS), offering comprehensive guidance on managing innovation.In this episode, Matthew Chiles and Emma Glass welcome young innovation managers Oli Kelland (Mott MacDonald), Xilin Dai (Mott MacDonald), and Chris Catney (Heathrow Airport) to discuss innovation management and one of ISO 56001's eight key principles: fostering an innovation culture.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeInnovation Mangers Society of the UKISO 56000 series | Innovation managementBSI Innovation Day 2024Business Growth ToolkitFuture Flight Standards ProgrammeBridge AI ProgrammeGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for February 2025:Formula E on track to Net ZeroStandards at the heart of UK public policyNew standard to drive circular design in lightingNew standards to drive circular design of fishing gearTrustworthy AI standards for consumersHave your say on Terms & Conditions Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Business Growth Toolkit – a series from The Standards Show - developed in collaboration with Innovate UK Business Growth.Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. And Innovate UK Business Growth is the agencies national business growth and scaling service. It helps thousands of businesses sharpen their commercial strategies, realise the maximum value from their intellectual property (IP), raise game changing investment, and take their businesses onto the global stage every year, through tailored, one-to-one support.The series looks at the relationship between standards and some key business issues, with particular relevance for SMEs.In this episode of the series, Victoria Milne speaks to Andrew Stanton and Andrew Philips about the relationship between IP, innovation management and standards. And how organizations can use the standard ISO 56005 to effectively manage their IP within their innovation processes.Series | Business Growth ToolkitFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeIUKEDGEtoolkit@bsigroup.com Business Growth Toolkit Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Every year, BSI and its partners offer young engineers an incredible, all-expenses-paid opportunity to participate in the prestigious IEC Young Professionals Programme.This programme – integrated into the annual IEC General Meeting - brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Participants gain a unique platform to influence the future of international standardization and conformity assessment in the fast-evolving field of electrotechnology.In this episode, Design Engineer Tom Ruddell shares his experiences representing BSI and the UK at the IEC Young Professionals Programme in Edinburgh in 2024. Through an audio diary, he reflects on his week at the IEC General Meeting, recounting the people he met, the events he participated in, and his key takeaways from the experience.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeIEC Young Professionals ProgrammeGet involved with standardsBS 8887-221Get in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

BSI Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas where standards play a critical role.This episode is an audio-abridged version of the BSI White Paper: Understanding sustainable food systems.Published in August 2024, the Whitepaper reveals that the global food sector is responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, 60% of global biodiversity loss, and two-thirds of deforestation, while a third of all food produced is wasted. This underscores the urgent need for change. By aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and adopting sustainability standards, organizations can lead the way. Implementing changes across farming, manufacturing, and retail practices will drive positive impact, enhance public health, and promote low-carbon, sustainable diets.Series | AudiobooksFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeWhitepaper | Understanding sustainable food systems BSI | Sustainability in foodGet involved with standardsGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for December 2024 and January 2025:Supporting suicide preventionCEN and CENELEC Standards + Innovations Awards 2024New fire safety standardEnhancing rail passenger ride comfortGathering the experiences of Covid career startersHave your say on Nature Capital AccountingSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Alistair Mackinnon, standards-maker and Chair of IECRE – the conformity assessment system for renewable energy.Alistair describes his motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards.Series | Why I am a standards-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode IECRE IEC 61400 series | Wind turbines Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Andy Clowes, standards-maker and CPIN coordinator in the area of sustainability. Andy describes his motivations for getting involved in standards, the role of standards in consumer protection, and his proudest standard-making moments so far.Series | Why I am a standards-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode CPINIWA 48 | ESG implementation principlesGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.In this episode, Matthew speaks to product safety specialist Geraldine Cosh, a standards-maker in the area of childcare articles.Geraldine describes her motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the role of standards in consumer protection, and her proudest standards-making moments so far.Series | Why I am a standards-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode CPINPAS 7050 | Bringing safe products to marketPAS 7055 | Button and coin batteries safetyPAS 7100 | Product recallGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew takes another look at ISO 7101 – the ground-breaking international standard for healthcare quality management.With BSI colleague Angela McCaskill he goes on a virtual whistle-stop tour of countries already embracing ISO 7101 and showcasing how it's being put into practice.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeISO 7101Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for November:BSI research on the growing public confidence in AIAnnouncing the 2024 IEC Lord Kelvin award winnerISO publishes new implementation principles for ESGHave your say on the Eurocodes structural design standards Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

BSI Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas where standards play a critical role.This episode is an audio-abridged version of the BSI Whitepaper: Innovating for our future - AI, quantum, and an all-electric and connected society.Published in October 2024, the Whitepaper finds AI is increasingly expected to become a regular presence in our workplaces, functioning as a 'colleague' alongside humans. And that its potential to accelerate progress in tackling societal challenges is immense, with growing expectations about how technology and innovation, such as robotic police officers, could shape the future. Similarly, public understanding of quantum computing and the opportunities it presents is expanding. However, the Whitepaper also finds that building trust is essential to ensure that people embrace the opportunities that AI and quantum offer. And that international standards will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and ethical implementation of these technologies.Series | AudiobooksFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeWhitepaper | Innovating for our futureGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew explores the BSI Kitemark for Service Excellence.He speaks to BSI's Julie Walker and Chris Parry about the purpose behind its development, its intended audience, and the benefits it offers to both organizations and consumers.And being The Standards Show, Julie and Chris also share their standards journeys.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeBSI Kitemark for Service ExcellenceGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode, Andrea Sandi meets Antonino Serra, an expert on consumer law and protection. She speaks to him about the main challenges for consumer protection in the region, and how standards support consumer rights.And because it's The Standards Show, Antonino describes his standards journey and his My Favourite Standard.The Standards Show LatinoAmérica le trae las historias detrás de las normas en Sudamerica, Centroamerica y el Caribe. Los episodios se encuentran el español o Portugues. En este episodio de LatinoAmérica Andrea Sandi conversa con Antonino Serra. Antonino reside en Argentina y es un experto en leyes nacionales e internacionales sobre protección del consumidor.Andreas habla con Antonino sobre cómo se relacionan las normas con la protección del consumidor, los principales desafíos para la protección del consumidor en la región y ejemplos claros de cómo las normas apoyan los derechos de los consumidores.Y como esto es The Standards Show también conversamos acerca de su travesía en normalización y sus normas favoritas.The Standards Show | LatinoAmericaConoce más / Find out moreIRAMRegistro Nacional de Associaciones de ConsumidoresConsumers International Contactate con The Standards Show / Contact The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comenvia un mensaje de vozSigue y suscríbete en redes sociales / Find and follow on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for October:BSI's updated MOU with the UK government 88th IEC General Meeting in EdinburghCelebrating World Standards DayWorld Space WeekSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew is at the launch of the standards development process for a new international standard on purpose-driven organizations, building on PAS 808.He speaks to standards-makers Andy Brown of Anglian Water and independent pracademic Dr Victoria Hurth about the importance of corporate purpose and the ambitions for the new standard.They also dive into Anglian Water's experience with PAS 808 and how it's shaping their approach to purpose.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeNew international standard for corporate purposeStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 808Get involved with standardsWhy I am a standards-maker | Victoria HurthGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to the IEC – the International Electrotechnical Commission.Discover the 10 things you need to know.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeIEC – International Electrotechnical CommissionGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for September:ISO Annual Meeting 2024 in ColumbiaLaunch of the fourth phase of the Commonwealth Standards Network Rise and rise of QR codesNew standard for innovation managementSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to the IEC 60079 series – safety in explosive atmospheres.Discover the 10 things you need to know.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeIEC 60079 seriesGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Tom Ruddell, the Lead Remanufacturing Engineer at Egg Lighting, about his experiences of being a standards-maker for BS 8887-221 – Remanufacture of Luminaires.Tom describes his motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on his career, and his proudest standard-making moments so far.Series | Why I am a standards-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 8887-221 – Remanufacture of LuminairesIEC 60598 Series - LuminairesGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode, Andrea Sandi meets Cesar Diaz, CEO at INEN - the National Standards Body for Ecuador. He describes the role of INEN for the Ecuadorian National Quality infrastructure. And being The Standards Show, he also shares his standards journey.The Standards Show LatinoAmérica le trae las historias detrás de las normas en Sudamerica, Centroamerica y el Caribe. Los episodios se encuentran el español o Portugues. En este episodio de LatinoAmérica Andrea Sandi conversa con Cesar Díaz. Cesar es Director Ejecutivo de INEN y nos habla sobre la relevancia del INEN en la infraestructura de la calidad del Ecuador, sobre su travesía en normalización y las mejores prácticas de trabajo del INEN.The Standards Show | LatinoAmericaConoce más / Find out moreINENContactate con The Standards Show / Contact The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comenvia un mensaje de vozSigue y suscríbete en redes sociales / Find and follow on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for August:Paris 2024 setting a new standard for sport event sustainabilityHydrogen standards roadmap for GermanyNew research on the business benefits of getting involved in standardsHave your say on a new standard for inclusive PPESeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the Standards Partnership Programme, where BSI is working with the UK Government to enhance trade and boost sustainable and inclusive growth in developing economies through skills and standards.Matthew speaks to Charles Davies from BSI about the origins of the Programme, the countries benefitting from the capacity-building activities, and the success of the Programme so far.And because it's The Standards Show, Charles also shares his standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeStandards Partnership ProgrammeGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for July:Quantum Technology a top policy priority in EuropeNew Standardization Centre of Excellence Celebrating 30 years of geospatial standardsHave your say on future flight standardsSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew looks at the relationship between standards and the emerging area of Nature Markets.He speaks to George Sethia from BSI about the Nature Investment Standards Programme and the role it's playing in developing trust and confidence for all market participants. He also speaks to him about BSI Flex 701, the first standard to be produced through the Programme.And because it's The Standards Show, George also shares his standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeNature Investment Standards ProgrammeNature Investment Standards HubBSI Flex 701Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the latest developments the relationship between standards and the net zero transition.Matthew speaks to Shana Gallagher – Net Zero Engagement Manager at BSI – about the conversion of the ISO net zero guidelines to the first verifiable international standard on net zero.And because it's The Standards Show, Shana also shares her standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeISO Net Zero GuidelinesISO Net Zero Guidelines case studiesStandards in 10 Minutes – IWA 42 – Net Zero GuidelinesGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for June:Combatting plastic pollution with international standardsNew standards for the circular economy2024 Net Zero Barometer reportCelebrating World Accreditation DaySeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode Andrea Sandi meets Maria Altamirano. Maria is a consultant, mentor and auditor for ISO management systems standards. She describes her standards journey and her professional relationship with international standards.The Standards Show LatinoAmerica traz para você as histórias por trás das normas na América do Sul, América Central e Caribe. Os episódios estão em espanhol ou português. En este episodio Andrea Sandi conoce a María Altamirano. María es consultora, mentora y auditora de sistemas de gestión ISO. Ella describe su travesía en normalización, los momentos que más la enorgullecen y la relevancia de las normas internacionales para sus actividades diarias.The Standards Show | LatinoAmericaConoce más / Find out moreMaría AltamiranoISO management system standardsContactate con The Standards Show / Contact The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comenvia un mensaje de vozSigue y suscríbete en redes sociales / Find and follow on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 9347 – Facial Recognition Technology - ethical use and deployment in video surveillance-based systems.Discover the 10 things you need to know.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesFind out more BS 9347Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Dr Maria Tomlinson, an academic at the University of Sheffield, about her experiences of being a standards-maker for BS 30416 – menstrual and menopausal health in the workplace.Maria describes her motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on her career, and her proudest standard-making moment so far.Series | Why I am a standards-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 30416Dr Maria TomlinsonGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for May:S7 Summit – the G7 standardizationNew guidelines on promoting gender equalityStandardization strategy for FijiConsultation on the regulation of European standardizationSeries | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew is at the launch of the standard PAS 5222 – child safeguarding – provisions for out-of-school-settings.He speaks to some of the key people involved in PAS 5222, including Mark Bramah and Lady Edwina Grosvenor. They describe the reasons the standard was developed and the difference it will make.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodePAS 5222Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Matthew, Cindy and Andy (from The Standards Show LatinoAmerica) get together to celebrate Episode 150 of the podcast, with tea, cake and fireworks!Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the latest developments of the Commonwealth Standards Network (CSN).Cindy speaks to Ben Hedley, the CSN's Senior Programme Manager at BSI. They discuss the role of the Network, how it interacts with regional standards bodies like COPANT and CEN and CENELEC, and global standards and trade bodies, such as ISO, IEC and WTO. They also talk about the CSN's impact and its future plans and priorities.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeCommonwealth Standards NetworkGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for April:Certifying the carbon footprint reduction for eggsChair announced for the new JTC on quantum technologiesNew standard for Facial Recognition Technology New version of ISO 20121 – sustainable event management Series | Standards Desk of News Get in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode, Andrea Sandi speaks to Alberto Fossa - Executive Director of ABRINSTAL and CEO of Newen Consulting - about the role of ISO 50001 in improving energy use.The Standards Show LatinoAmerica traz para você as histórias por trás das normas na América do Sul, América Central e Caribe. Os episódios estão em espanhol ou português. Neste episódio, Andrea Sandi conversa com Alberto Fossa Diretor Executivo da ABRINSTAL e CEO da Newen Consulting sobre o papel da ISO 50001 na melhora do uso de energia.The Standards Show | LatinoAmericaDescubra mais / Find out moreISO 50001 | Energy ManagementABRINSTALContactate / Contact The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comenvie uma mensagem de vozAcompanhe e inscreva-se no The Standards Show nas redes sociais / Find and follow on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Standards affect all of us every day, wherever we go, whatever we do. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations to do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance.And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Dr Victoria Hurth, an award-winning standards-maker in the field of organizational governance.With some passion, Victoria describes her motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on her career, and her proudest standard-making moments.Series | Why I am a standards-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 37000 – Governance of organizations BS 8950 – Social valuePAS 808 – Purpose-driven organizationsGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the latest developments in European standardization.Matthew speaks to Andreea Gulacsi, Director of Policy and External Affairs at CEN and CENELEC – two of the three European standards bodies.They discuss the European Standardization Strategy, CEN and CENELEC's 2024 priorities, the European Court of Justice judgement on a case concerning free access to harmonized European standards, and the important role for standards education.And because it's The Standards Show, Andreea also shares her standards journey.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeCEN and CENELECHigh-level forum on European standardizationECJ judgementGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for March:ECJ ruling on free access to harmonized European StandardsNew standards committee on cultural heritage conservationInternational Women's Day and gender responsive standardsBS 30416 to become an international standardSeries | Standards Desk of News Get in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Business Growth Toolkit – a series from The Standards Show - developed in collaboration with Innovate UK Business Growth.Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. And Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the agency's deep investment to help innovating businesses grow and scale, supporting them with tailored advice on becoming investment ready, internationalising and managing how they innovate.The series looks at the relationship between standards and some key business issues, with particular relevance for SMEs.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Peter Stirling from deep tech start-up Delta G about how standards for quality management and innovation management are supporting their scaling up journey.Series | Business Growth ToolkitFind out more about the issues raised in this episodestandardsforgrowth@bsigroup.comBusiness Growth Toolkit Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

FROM THE ARCHIVE | Standards and potholesPeople can get passionate about potholes. They are a persistent problem for all road users and can cause personal injuries and damage to vehicles.In this episode, Matthew speaks to standards-makers Ian Walsh and Dominic Gardner, and BSI's Gavin Jones, about the issue of standards and road surfacing.They discuss the standard BS 10947 for spray injection patching in particular, and how new technologies can be incorporated into standards.But mostly, it's about potholes.[The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]Get in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

Business Growth Toolkit – a series from The Standards Show - developed in collaboration with Innovate UK Business Growth.Innovate UK is the UK's innovation agency. And Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the agency's deep investment to help innovating businesses grow and scale, supporting them with tailored advice on becoming investment ready, internationalising and managing how they innovate.The series looks at the relationship between standards and some key business issues, with particular relevance for SMEs.In this episode, Matthew speaks to Nichola Bates from Boeing's Aerospace Xelerated and Martin Oughton from Plyable about managing collaboration between small and large organizations.Series | Business Growth ToolkitFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeIUKEDGEtoolkit@bsigroup.com Business Growth Toolkit Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show

The Standards Show LatinoAmerica brings you the stories behind the standards in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Episodes are in Spanish or Portuguese. In this episode, Andrea Sandi meets Alejandro Levy, a sustainable sanitation expert at AguaTuya. He describes the challenges that the water and sanitation sector is facing in Bolivia and role of standards in helping to meet them.The Standards Show LatinoAmérica le trae las historias detrás de las normas en Sudamerica, Centroamerica y el Caribe. Los episodios se encuentran el español o Portugues. En este episodio Andrea Sandi conversa con Alejandro Levy. Alejandro es experto en saneamiento sustentable en AguaTuya. El describe su travesía en normalización, los grandes desafíos que enfrenta el sector agua y saneamiento en Bolivia y la relevancia de las normas internacionales para sus actividades cotidianas.The Standards Show | LatinoAmericaConoce más / Find out moreIBNORCA - calidad del aguaISO TC/282 - reutilización del aguaContactate con The Standards Show / Contact The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comenvia un mensaje de vozthe-standards-showSigue y suscríbete en redes sociales / Find and follow on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of innovation management and the international standard ISO 56002. But with an innovation of their own, they hand over the episode to Victoria Milne of Tenshi Consulting and Jon Rains of Mott MacDonald – experts in the field of innovation management. They are standards-makers too, working together on the ISO 56000 standards series. Victoria interviews Jon about about the importance of innovation management to Mott MacDonald, their experiences of using ISO 56002 and the impact it's having on the organization. And, being The Standards Show, Victoria also asks Jon to share his own standards journey.Find out moreISO 56002Mott MacDonaldTenshi ConsultingGet involved with standardsFind and follow The Standards Show on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshow Get in touch with The Standards ShowSend a voice messageeducation@bsigroup.comSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsSubscribe to The Standards ShowCheck out the websitethe-standards-show

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for February:Standards supporting UK AI regulationEuropean Commission standardization programmeReport on the role of standards in supporting global tradeStandards power Aston Martin F1's sustainability successSeries | Standards Desk of News Suggest a story for The Standards Desk of NewsSend a voice messageeducation@bsigroup.comFind and follow The Standards Show on social mediaX @standardsshowInstagram @thestandardsshow Contact The Standards ShowSend a voice messageeducation@bsigroup.comSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsSubscribe to The Standards ShowCheck out the websitethe-standards-show