Healthcare

    How to prepare for a remote audit

    Remote auditing has grown in popularity, and the pandemic has only accelerated that trend. It can bring significant benefits – not least convenience and efficiency. However, to make the most of the possibilities they present, forward planning is essential. Here we provide our top tips for preparing for your first remote audit.

    Published date:

    13/12/2021


    December’s Update Standards magazine: medical devices, alloys and fire doors

    This month’s Update Standards magazine is packed with all the news about standards. Like full lists of new standards, revised ones, withdrawn ones, BS implementations of European standards, new standards started, and standards open to public comment, and more. Nearly 90 pages of up-to-the-minute information, with a neat, easy-to-use reference index so you can locate your sector’s standards quickly.

    Published date:

    09/12/2021


    Trio of BSI Members race to top prizes at BSI Standards Awards

    Every year, the BSI Standards Users Awards recognize the successful use of voluntary standards. And, amongst this year’s outstanding winners, are three BSI Members, including a world motor racing championship that's using standards to drive sustainability.

    Published date:

    07/12/2021


    Top of the Pops: BSI members’ most-read articles of 2021

    As the year draws to a close, here’s our round up of the best-read articles of 2021. If you missed any of these the first time around, here’s your chance to chance to catch up on what our other members have been reading!

    Published date:

    06/12/2021


    Stability for trade and standards making as BSI membership of key European standards associations confirmed

    Good news for standard users and makers across UK and Europe. Following the UK’s EU exit, an important recent decision by key European standards associations brings stability and continuity to trade and standards development. The CEN and CENELEC General Assemblies have overwhelmingly confirmed the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) continued membership of the two associations from 1 January 2022.

    Published date:

    02/12/2021


    Stay informed about medical device insights, issues and regulation with BSI webinars

    The pace of change in the medical device industry is swift. As EU regulation evolves under MDR/IVDR, and as the UK begins to develop its own medical device legislations post-Brexit, staying informed is increasingly important. BSI medical device webinars provide invaluable information and insight, from discussion of hot topics to detailed guidance on key sections of regulation.

    Published date:

    19/11/2021


    How does Brexit impact the regulatory landscape for medical devices?

    As the UK continues to reconfigure itself following Brexit, medical device regulation has emerged as an important area for the country to set itself apart from its continental neighbours. Here, we look at the past, present, and future of medical device regulation to assess the impact of Brexit and outline the shape of things to come.

    Published date:

    19/11/2021


    BSI Standards Conference and Awards 2021: Join the conversation on how standards can shape a better future for people and planet

    The environment is a key theme at the 2021 BSI Standards Conference and Awards. Come and explore key themes like climate change mitigation, sustainability, net zero and more. Plus we'll announce the winners of the 2021 BSI Awards, both outstanding standards users, as well as the dedicated individuals who create the standards we use. Find out how to attend virtually or in person.

    Published date:

    03/11/2021


    November’s Update Standards magazine: fire safety, concrete and good governance

    November’s Update Standards magazine is where to go for all the news about standards. It’s got full lists of new standards, revised ones, withdrawn ones, BS implementations of European standards, new standards started, and standards open to public comment, and more. Highlights: fire safety, concrete and good governance.

    Published date:

    03/11/2021


    Find the standards to support Net Zero for your sector in a click with BSI

    The UK has committed to reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. Every organization in the country will need to assess its carbon footprint and take measures to mitigate it. If you want to make changes, but don’t know where to start, BSI’s new interactive digital tool can help. It quickly helps to map out the standards that can guide your organization on the road to Net Zero.

    Published date:

    29/10/2021