The Standards Show

One of the favourite features of the regular episodes of The Standards Show is the Standards Desk of News - news about standards and standards in the news. So, Matthew and Cindy have brought the Standards Desk of News out into the limelight. And given it a regular monthly episode all of its own. The Standards Desk of News for May 2023 covers stories on: New cable ties standard US standards strateg...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PAS 320 – food safety culture. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more Download a free copy of PAS 320 Find and follow The Standards Show on social media Twitter @standardsshow Instagram @thestandardsshow Get in touch with The Standards Show Send a voice message education@b...

This special episode of the podcast is an in-depth conversation with Corinne Quin, lecturer in design at Goldsmiths, University of London. Matthew speaks to her about sizegiver - an art and design project which explores the use of standards in an unusual and interesting way. A sizegiver is an object placed into a photograph to enable judgement of another object’s size or scale. They are mass-produ...

Business Growth Toolkit  – a series from The Standards Show - developed in collaboration with Innovate UK EDGE. Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. And Innovate UK EDGE is a key part of the agency’s deep investment to help innovating businesses grow and scale, supporting them with tailored advice on becoming investment ready, internationalizing and managing how they innovate. The...

Business Growth Toolkit  – a series from The Standards Show developed in collaboration with Innovate UK EDGE. Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. And Innovate UK EDGE is a key part of the agency’s deep investment to help innovating businesses grow and scale, supporting them with tailored advice on becoming investment ready, internationalizing and managing how they innovate. The se...

In this episode Matthew looks at the changes made to ISO/IEC 27001 – information security management systems. He speaks to David Mudd of BSI about the changes and why 27001 remains such an important standard. He also speaks to Vipul Sheth of AdvanceTrack Outsourcing about making the transition to the new version. Plus, Cindy joins Matthew for a Standards Desk of News. They take a look at some of t...

Matthew and Cindy celebrate the 100th episode of The Standards Show! They look back at some of the history of the podcast and share some of their favourite moments. They also look forward to the next 100 episodes, and beyond. And take the opportunity to give some heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped them on the journey so far. And doing all of this in the traditional style for The Standards...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PAS 1899 – accessible charging for electric vehicles. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Subscribe to The Standards Show Find out more PAS 1899 Get in touch @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com the-standards-show

In this 5th episode of the series Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food consumption. Matthew speaks to Adrian Charlton, Principal Scientist at FERA science and standards-maker for bee products. They discuss some of the issues around the testing and authenticity of food and in particular for honey. And also about a new standard - a PAS - being developed for manuka honey. And as is usual for t...

In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of standards, steel and trade. Cindy speaks to Michelle Mokaya and Devin McDaniels from the World Trade Organization (WTO) about the role of the WTO and international standards in the decarbonization of the steel sector. And how the international standardization system can help ensure that the developing world is not left behind. Find out more WT...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a handy guide to PAS 440 - the standard for responsible innovation. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Subscribe to The Standards Show Find out more PAS 440 Get in touch @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com the-standards-show

One of the most loved features of The Standards Show is My Favourite Standard, where people share their professional and personal stories about why a particular standard means so much to them. In this episode Matthew and Cindy welcome 8 storytellers from around the world - from Bristol, to Brussels, to Bolivia. Telling stories about very 8 very different standards, from one for pavements to one fo...

In this episode Matthew looks at the issue of hydrogen. And green hydrogen in particular. He speaks to hydrogen expert Dr Kerry-Ann Adamson about the potential for green hydrogen in helping to create a more sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem. And also about her role as the Chair of the new BSI standards committee GSE/5. One of the responsibilities of the committee is to provided guidance o...

There’s a South American flavour and vibe to this episode. Matthew speaks to Kory Eguino from the pan-American standards organization COPANT. All about COPANT’s current priorities around the circular economy, climate change, digital transformation and gender equality in standards-making. And also about how they support and represent their members. Matthew also speaks to Maria Gallardo and Oscar Va...

And the Standards Award goes to… In this episode Matthew and Cindy chat to some of the winners of BSI, ISO and IEC Standards Awards in 2022. All about their achievements and what being a Standards Awards winner means to them. Oh, and there’s celebratory tea and cake too. Find out more Standards Awards Winners 2022 ISO Laurence D Eicher Award IEC 1906 Awards Get in touch @standardsshow @thestandard...

In this special episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to IWA 42 – Net Zero Guidelines. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more Net Zero Guidelines Get in touch @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com the-standards-show.onpodium.com

In this episode Matthew is trackside at Rounds 13 and 14 of the FIA Formula E World Championship at London’s Excel. He speaks to Formula E colleagues about the important relationship between Formula E, sustainability and standards. And in particular about ISO 20121 for sustainable event management. Julia Palle - Director of Sustainability Iona Neilson – Senior Sustainability Manager Matthew Elmer...

In this episode Matthew is joined by a number of guests to explore the issue of ethical and sustainable supply-chains, modern slavery and the standard BS 25700 – organizational responses to modern slavery. He speaks to Fred Waelter of BSI about the complexity and challenges of creating ethical and sustainable supply-chains. He also speaks to BSIs' Ryan Lynch and Helen Carter of Action Sustainabili...

In this fourth episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food distribution. Matthew speaks to Simon Pearson and Steve Brewer of the University of Lincoln, and Seamus Galvin from BSI, about Trusted Bytes – an innovative food distribution project using digital technologies and standards. Matthew also speaks to Toby Pickard from food research organization IGD about the latest tech...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to BS 99001 - Quality Management Systems – specific requirements for the built environment. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Get in touch @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

In this episode, Matthew meets David Smith, Head of Standards and Governance for ATPCO – an organization that collects and distributes airline product data. David is also a member of the Society for Standards Professionals (SES), a not-for-profit professional membership society based in the United States, dedicated to furthering the knowledge and use of standards. Matthew speaks to David abou...

In this episode, Matthew and Cindy celebrate World Standards Day 2022. They look at how the London Declaration and standards are supporting climate action and the journey to Net Zero. Cindy speaks to ISO President, Ulrika Francke, about ISO’s commitment to the London Declaration. And to Sadhvir Bisson of the South African Bureau of Standards, about how they are engaging with stakeholders to delive...

Connected and intelligent medical devices are becoming an increasingly important part of our healthcare systems. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Andrew Mkwashi from UCL - one of the co-authors of a new White Paper on the future of medical device regulation and standards. The White Paper is the result of a research partnership between BSI, UCL and PETRAS - the UK National Centre of Excellence fo...

In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO 50005 - guidelines for the phased implementation of an energy management system. Download the standard for free: bsigroup.com/ISO50005 Series | Standards in 10 Minutes @StandardsShow @thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com

To mark World Patient Safety Day, Matthew looks at some of the relationship between patient safety and standards. He speaks to Suzy Broadbent of the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch about how they identify the systemic factors that could have led, or could potentially lead, to harm for patients. hsib.org.uk And to Lena Cordie-Bancroft of BSI about how standards can provide solutions for some...