English beaches and lakes have performed well in meeting water quality standards this year, according to the Ecologist. Almost all (98.3%) of the 400 bathing sites passed water quality tests and 92% achieved ratings of 'good' or 'excellent'.
A new Kitemark for Functional Safety has been launched by BSI to give consumers reassurance that their products and systems will function as intended in an emergency.
The Ladder Association, the trade body responsible for advancing safety and best practice in the ladder industry, has announced changes to the British and European product standard for portable ladders.
Comprehensive new guidelines for testing femcare products have been published by EDANA, the international association for the nonwovens and related industries.
Landowners need to be aware of the growing number of invasive weeds being controlled by EU regulations, according to the Property Care Association (PCA).
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.
BSI’s Global Supply Chain Intelligence report, which revealed the top supply chain risks in 2016, underlined the importance of taking a holistic approach to supply chain risk management. Some of the risks identified may not appear to have a direct impact on supply chain, but have evolved as such – those organizations who take a reactive approach to risk management are in danger of being caught out.
