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In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 7872 - Cash and valuables‑in‑transit (CViT) services.  Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 7872 - Cash and valuables-in-transit services Get involved in standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup....

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for May 2025: New standard for modern methods of construction Applications open for the ISO Research Grant 2025 Japan’s national standardization strategy Updated eCall standard boosts road safety BSI Healthcare Week 2025 Have your say on suicide awareness and education Series | Standards Desk o...

BSI Healthcare Week 2025 takes place from 9–13 June, featuring five webinars focused on the key challenges and developments shaping healthcare and MedTech. The event is designed for professionals across the sector - including manufacturers, providers, and policymakers - looking for clear, practical insight in a fast-moving landscape. In this episode, Matthew talks to Lena Cordie-Bancroft, BSI’s He...

This series of The Standards Show looks at how three key standards protect consumers, promote fairness, and tackle real-world challenges, highlighting the UK's leadership in developing them. PAS 7055 - button and coin battery safety ISO 22458 - consumer vulnerability ISO 21800 - online terms and conditions Developed in association with CPIN and published to coincide with the ISO COPOLCO Annual Mee...

This series of The Standards Show looks at how three key standards protect consumers, promote fairness, and tackle real-world challenges, highlighting the UK's leadership in developing them. PAS 7055 - button and coin battery safety ISO 22458 - consumer vulnerability ISO 21800 - online terms and conditions Developed in association with CPIN and published to coincide with the ISO COPOLCO Annual Mee...

This series of The Standards Show looks at how three key standards protect consumers, promote fairness, and tackle real-world challenges, highlighting the UK's leadership in developing them. PAS 7055  - button and coin battery safety ISO 22458 - consumer vulnerability ISO 21800 - clearer online terms and conditions Developed in association with CPIN and published to coincide with the ISO COPO...

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 fraud ASTM standardization impact report Celebrating World Quantum Day ISO launches interactive standards game EU sets 2025 standards agenda Have your say on ergonomics standards Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch...

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. Desig...

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 er...

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 sustainability AI Standards Hub Global Summit ETSI call for ICT standardization experts Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day Shaping the future of smart and safe mobility Apply for the IEC Young Professional Programme 2025 Series | Standards Desk of News...

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...

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...

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),...

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 Zero Standards at the heart of UK public policy New standard to drive circular design in lighting New standards to drive circular design of fishing gear Trustworthy AI standards for consumers Have your say on Terms & Conditions Series | Standards...

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 (...

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...

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...

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 prevention CEN and CENELEC Standards + Innovations Awards 2024 New fire safety standard Enhancing rail passenger ride comfort Gathering the experiences of Covid career starters Have your say on Nature Capital Accounting Series | Standards D...

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....

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....

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....

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 episode ISO 7101 Get involved with standards Get in to...

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 AI Announcing the 2024 IEC Lord Kelvin award winner ISO publishes new implementation principles for ESG Have your say on the Eurocodes structural design standards Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in to...

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...

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 episode BSI Kitemar...