The Standards Show

BSI Reports and 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 abridged audio version of the BSI Report - The Va...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for June 2026: UK strengthens digital and quantum leadership with new standards initiatives BSI signs landmark international AI standards agreement Standards leaders celebrated as Europe seeks next generation of innovators Prime Minister backs BSI workplace suicide prevention standard at PMQs N...

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations 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 lif...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to ISO 14001 - environmental management systems. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 14001:2026 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on socia...

The Innovation Impact Series explores how BSI Group Innovation turns ideas into real-world impact for clients, society and BSI itself through experimentation, collaboration, and innovation in practice. For the series, Matthew Chiles is joined by Emma Glass from BSI Group Innovation. This episode explores how BSI, working with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), is helping...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for May 2026 is an ISO 9001:2026 FDIS special: ISO 9001 enters its next chapter with final draft published Why ISO 9001 is being revised for a new world What changes in ISO 9001 mean in practice Quality moves from systems to behaviour in ISO 9001 What the ISO 9001 update means for certified org...

BSI Reports and 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 abridged audio version of the BSI Report - The Lo...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 8888 - technical product specification and documentation. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 8888 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for April 2026: ISO 14001 updated to respond to rising sustainability demands BSI Net Zero Barometer highlights progress and challenges in climate action UKAS research links accredited certification with stronger performance and resilience BSI to develop new standard to support healthier and mo...

ISO 14001 is the leading international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), with more than 670,000 organizations certified worldwide. It provides a structured framework to manage environmental responsibilities effectively, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen credibility. With a renewed focus on today’s environmental priorities – from climate change and biodiversity to re...

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations 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 lif...

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations 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 lif...

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations 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 lif...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for March 2026: Global guidance targets confusing online terms and conditions Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day Celebrating International Women’s Day New ISO Technical Committee on Children’s Rights Management BSI Standards Conference 2026 Have your say on remote and hybrid work settings Se...

AI is rapidly moving into mainstream use across industries, driving huge growth in computing, model development, and startup investment, while raising concerns around safety, bias, and regulation. Global AI summits have tracked this evolution, from Bletchley Park 2023 to Seoul and Paris, with the 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India marking the first in the Global South, highlighting innovati...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for February 2026: BSI celebrates 125 years of raising standards 25 years of global standards cooperation New toy safety standard Protecting workers from climate risks using ISO/PAS 45007 10 Emmys and counting for multimedia standards Have your say on food waste management Series | Standards De...

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations 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 lif...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PD ISO/PAS 45007 – Occupational health and safety management - risks arising from climate change and climate change action - guidance for organizations. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode PD ISO/PAS 45007 Get involved with standa...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for December 2025 and January 2026: Seoul Statement sets course for trustworthy AI standards Standards as a tool for growth in World Development Report 2025 U.S. launches standards strategy to support innovation and trade ETSI launches Research and Innovation Awards BSI gains UKAS accreditation...

Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations 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 lif...

Personal protective equipment, or PPE, has faced challenges in fitting a diverse workforce – research shows that 36% of women in the UK and 45% of women globally are supplied PPE that doesn’t fit properly. Poorly fitting PPE isn’t just uncomfortable – in sectors like construction, healthcare, and policing, it can create serious safety risks, reduce job satisfaction, and even drive skilled workers...

Suicide affects every part of society, with around 6,000 deaths in the UK each year and one in four adults having contemplated it, leaving hundreds impacted by each loss. BS 30480 addresses this by providing the UK’s first workplace standard on suicide prevention, offering practical guidance to help organizations recognize risk, respond safely, and create supportive, stigma-free environments. In t...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for November 2025: New standard for organizational action on suicide awareness Japan hospital achieves first ISO 7101 certification BSI achieves global first in AI management certification CEN and CENELEC Standards + Innovation Award Winners 2025 Standards take centre stage at COP 30 Celebratin...

Global food safety relies on clear, practical standards. The ISO 22002 series - aka “The Magnificent Seven” – helps organizations manage contamination, fraud, and hygiene risks, ensuring consistent quality across food, feed, and packaging sectors. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Richard Leathers, Amanda McCarthy, and Angela Cunningham, three of the standards-makers behind the series. They discu...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for October 2025: ISO and ARSO sign historic Kigali Agreement     Circular economy experts win top ISO award ETSI launches TC on quantum technologies Pacific Islands Standards Committee endorsed as regional standards body ISO 22002 series updated to strengthen global food safety...