Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil
The Standards Show
The world’s leading podcast on standards and standardization. The Standards Show brings you the stories behind the standards, through the people who create, use and benefit from them. Hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil, the show explores how standards touch almost every aspect of daily life - from safe AI to better healthcare, from safer products to fairer workplaces - even brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect everything from bite-sized guides to deep-dive conversations, along with regular series, such as Standards in 10 Minutes and the monthly Standards Desk of News. The show featu...
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Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil
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Oct 26, 2026
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Episodes
LatinoAmerica | Normas y protección al consumidor en Argentina 06.11.2024 42:38
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....
Standards Desk of News | October 2024 28.10.2024 7:26
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 Edinburgh Celebrating World Standards Day World Space Week Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and foll...
Purpose-driven organizations 15.10.2024 23:20
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 wi...
Standards in 10 Minutes | A guide to the IEC 08.10.2024 10:10
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 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and...
Standards Desk of News | September 2024 30.09.2024 6:50
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 Columbia Launch of the fourth phase of the Commonwealth Standards Network Rise and rise of QR codes New standard for innovation management Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigrou...
Standards in 10 Minutes | IEC 60079 series 23.09.2024 9:20
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 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC 60079 series Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @Stand...
Why I am a standards-maker | Tom Ruddell 16.09.2024 15:34
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....
LatinoAmerica | Desarrollo de normas en Ecuador 06.09.2024 29:04
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 h...
Standards Desk of News | August 2024 28.08.2024 7:00
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 sustainability Hydrogen standards roadmap for Germany New research on the business benefits of getting involved in standards Have your say on a new standard for inclusive PPE Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standard...
Standards Partnership Programme 19.08.2024 38:49
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...
Standards Desk of News | July 2024 29.07.2024 7:00
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 Europe New Standardization Centre of Excellence Celebrating 30 years of geospatial standards Have your say on future flight standards Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@...
Nature Investment Standards Programme 22.07.2024 24:48
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...
A new standard on net zero 08.07.2024 43:39
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 o...
Standards Desk of News | June 2024 28.06.2024 7:21
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 standards New standards for the circular economy 2024 Net Zero Barometer report Celebrating World Accreditation Day Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com s...
LatinoAmerica | Una travesía de normalización en SudAmerica 19.06.2024 33:16
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 María Altamirano. María is a consultant, mentor and auditor for ISO management systems standards. She describes her standards journey and her professional relationship with international standards...
Standards in 10 Minutes | BS 9347 10.06.2024 9:56
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 Minutes Find out more BS 9347 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and fo...
Why I am a standards-maker | Dr Maria Tomlinson 03.06.2024 19:23
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 Desk of News | May 2024 28.05.2024 6:49
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 standardization New guidelines on promoting gender equality Standardization strategy for Fiji Consultation on the regulation of European standardization Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigrou...
PAS 5222 | Child safeguarding for out-of-school settings 23.05.2024 33:40
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 episode PAS 5222 Get involved wi...
The 150th episode! 13.05.2024 23:27
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 episode Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn |...
Commonwealth Standards Network update 07.05.2024 26:38
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 im...
Standards Desk of News | April 2024 29.04.2024 7:32
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 eggs Chair announced for the new JTC on quantum technologies New standard for Facial Recognition Technology New version of ISO 20121 – sustainable event management Series | Standards Desk of News Get in touch with The Standards Show educa...
LatinoAmerica | ISO 50001 melhorando o uso de energía 17.04.2024 29:10
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...
Why I am a standards-maker | Victoria Hurth 09.04.2024 23:34
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....
European standards update 03.04.2024 30:48
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 h...
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