The Standards Show

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 30417 - provision of inclusive PPE. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 30417 - provision of inclusive PPE Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and...

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 audio-abridged version of the BSI Report - The Ti...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for August and September 2025: Have your say on ISO 9001 ISO 21001 sets new benchmark for education quality BSI secures new funding for Commonwealth Standards Network Standards contribute €1B annually to Austria’s economy Winner of the IEC Lord Kelvin Award 2025 New standard to address critical...

Quantum technology uses physics to achieve what today’s tech can’t - like unhackable communications and computers beyond supercomputers. It could reshape daily life with safer banking, better medicines, smarter climate tracking and faster supply chains. Recognizing this, the UN named 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking its shift from labs to real-world impact. To...

Standards shape almost everything around us - but how do we learn about them, and why do they matter? In this special episode, Matthew and BSI colleague Emma Glass provide a guide to the BSI Education Hub. The Hub is designed to advance and support standards education and research. More than a resource library, it’s a space where academics, researchers, students, and others can connect, share idea...

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 audio-abridged version of the BSI Report - Suppor...

In this episode of the series, and to celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to standards. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and f...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for July 2025: Indian hospitals benefit from ISO 7101 African nations unite to harmonize standards Nominations open for CEN and CENELEC’s Standards + Innovation Awards BSI Innovation Management Summit 2025 BRICS summit advances standardization for sustainability Have your say on Net Zero transi...

In this episode of the series, Matthew provides a 10-minute guide to ISO 37003 - Fraud control 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 37003 – Fraud management systems ISO 37001 – Anti-bribery management systems Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@b...

In this episode of the series, Matthew provides a 10-minute guide to ISO 37001 - Anti-bribery 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 37001 – Anti-bribery management systems ISO 37003 – Fraud management systems Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bs...

The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for June 2025: Half of young people say life’s better without the internet Celebrating World Food Safety Day Looking ahead to the IEC General Meeting 2025 New guidance to combat cyber threats Destination Berlin for all standards educators And, have your say on space sustainability ( BSI Flex 19...

In this episode, Matthew speaks with academic and philosopher Catherine Botha, Professor of Art, Culture, and Technology at the University of Johannesburg. Together, they explore whether there's a uniquely African context for AI development - and what cultural, social, and economic values should guide its deployment across the continent. They also dive into ISO/IEC 42001, asking whether this AI ma...

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),...