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    Welcome to the new and very much improved BSI Shop

    We are delighted to present the new BSI Shop, now fully redesigned to make it easier for members and other visitors to explore, understand and find the standards that are shaping our future. Featuring insightful content and intuitive navigation, our new platform enables users to get the very best out of BSI and the standards that can transform your organization.

    Published date:

    23/08/2021


    Why withdrawn standards can be very useful

    Standards evolve over time, through a regular review process that ensures they are up to date and reflect current best practice. But withdrawn standards are still valuable sources of information in a number of important situations, as we explain.

    Published date:

    12/08/2021


    Is this the end of old age as we know it?

    What if technology could extend the healthy part of our lives for a decade or more? Tech advances such as health sensors, AI diagnostics and telemedicine could improve health and prevent disease throughout the human life span, delaying the onset of age-related health conditions. The International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) latest report ‘Digital healthcare – a vision for 2030’ reveals the key trends to watch out for, and how standards can potentially support safe innovations and developments.

    Published date:

    12/08/2021


    The Future Has Begun: come and explore the world of standards

    How do standards help shape a better future? Why are collaboration and consensus so crucial to their development? And how can you get involved to ensure that the standards of tomorrow address everyone’s needs? Find out at a new interactive exhibition in central London, The Standards Experience 2021: The Future Has Begun.

    Published date:

    10/08/2021


    How to navigate the bibliographic information of a standard on the BSI shop

    Ever wondered which organizations sat on the committee for a particular standard? Or which international standards relate to the one you’ve just bought? The answers to questions like these are in the bibliographic information. Here’s what to look out for.

    Published date:

    06/08/2021


    Two quick ways to find out about a standard's equivalent

    Found a foreign standard and wondering if there is a BS or equivalent standard in the UK? Or working on a project that's abroad and need the right standard for that country? Here are two ways to save time and get what you need.

    Published date:

    05/08/2021


    How can you keep your fleet safe from criminals?

    Vans, trucks and other fleet vehicles are a common target for criminals, including those involved in organized crime and even terrorism. What can you do to minimise your risk?

    Published date:

    03/08/2021


    Neutral versus zero: clearing up the carbon confusion

    Has carbon-related terminology got you a little confused? You’re not alone. This handy guide clears up the key concepts used to describe the world of carbon and climate change.

    Published date:

    02/08/2021


    How to create, build and sustain trust as a leader

    In the second part of this series exploring trust and leadership, Elizabeth Stewart, Executive Assessment and Development expert, suggests how leaders can create that most valuable of personal assets: trust.

    Published date:

    02/07/2021


    What makes one leader more trustworthy than another?

    Trust is a priceless asset for any organization. Interestingly, trust in business has held steady whilst elsewhere it has plunged. But at the individual level, what makes one business leader more trustworthy than another?

    Published date:

    02/07/2021