Standards do far more than just help you comply with the relevant rules and regulations. They play a crucial role in facilitating international trade, supporting businesses into export markets by lowering barriers to trade.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued new guidance outlining ways in which councils in England can help adults have greater control over everyday tasks, such as cooking and cleaning.
The British Psychological Society has published a new edition of its Practice Guidelines, with updates taking account of issues such as pressure on services, whistleblowing and inclusion.
Smoothie and fruit drink manufacturers have been urged to meet their "voluntary targets" on reducing sugar levels as part of a government strategy to curb childhood obesity.
Research from Harvard University investigating the implications of guidance in England around the prescriptions of statins suggests that nearly all men over the age of 60 and women over 75 should be eligible for statins.
For the first time, NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) has published specific advice for doctors and nurses about when and how to prescribe antibiotics for conditions such as sore throats and colds.
The Bevan Commission, the think-tank which advises the Welsh Assembly, is currently looking at how quality management can lead to profound and sustained success across NHS Wales and is working with BSI to see how standards can help raise performance across its healthcare services.
