IFAN - The Voice of Standards Users

Behind every medical oxygen cylinder, industrial gas system, and countless products we rely on every day are standards that help keep people safe. In this episode of the IFAN Podcast , IFAN speaks with Laura Brumsey , Senior Vice President of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) , about the critical role standards play in protecting lives, supporting innovation, and building trust across industrie...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the "hidden infrastructure" that powers our global economy. IFAN welcomes Philip Metzger , Secretary General and CEO of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) , to discuss how international standards are evolving to meet the challenges of 2026 and beyond. As the world shifts toward an all-electric and connected society, Philip expl...

What does it take to make standards truly work in high-stakes industries like aerospace? In this episode, we speak with Alton Sanders (Boeing), a leading expert in standards management with over 40 years of experience. From aircraft safety to digital transformation, Alton shares how standards shape every aspect of aerospace engineering—often in ways that are invisible but mission-critical. He expl...

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Laurie E. Locascio, President and CEO of the American National Standards Institute, about how standards enable innovation and global collaboration. We explore the critical role of standards users , the importance of measurement science, and how the standards system is evolving in the age of emerging technologies.

In this episode of the IFAN Podcast , we speak with Matthew Sexton , Technical and Compliance Director at BMI UK & Ireland and a member of the IFAN Board. Matthew works at the intersection of industry, safety, and standards , dealing daily with the practical application of construction product and fire performance standards across the UK and European markets. Beyond using standards, Matthew ac...

Muhamad Ali from HP Inc. shares how standards support innovation, interoperability, and global market access in the technology sector. Discover why the voice of standards users is essential in shaping effective international standards. 

In this episode of The Voice of Standards Users , we speak with Sonya Bird, Vice President of International Standards at UL Standards & Engagement , about the importance of bringing the user perspective into international standards . Sonya shares how standards translate safety science into practical solutions and help support innovation, market access, and safety across industries. 

In this episode of the IFAN Podcast, we speak with Mr. Ruggero Lensi, Director General of UNI - The national standards body of Italy, about why standards users must be at the heart of international standardization. Drawing on his long-standing experience in the standards ecosystem, Ruggero reflects on the evolving role of users, the value they bring to quality, efficiency, and innovation, and why...