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.
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.
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 It’s got full lists of new standards, revised ones, withdrawn ones, BS implementations of European standards, new standards started, and standards open to public comment, and more.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.
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.
Each and every sector of the UK economy will be impacted by the challenge of achieving net zero carbon emissions in the UK by 2050. With COP26 in the news, catch up now on BSI’s Net Zero Week webinars. They provide a detailed look at the key issues and opportunities businesses will face during their transition.
October's Update Standards magazine is packed with the latest on standards, from new to withdrawn, revised to European, and more. Highlights include regulatory requirements for quality management for medical devices, pavements, office lighting, and cyber security for road vehicles.
If something is going wrong in your company, wouldn’t it be better to know sooner rather than later?
Whistle blowers might have a negative reputation in business, but in reality, they can be a great asset, helping to flag up issues before they turn into full-blown disasters.
Standards set out a consensus view on the best way of doing something. But what happens when change is so fast that best practice is evolving all the time? This article sets out the different options to develop standards to meet different needs, including a new flexible approach for fast-changing markets.
Did you know that all BSI members can now get their hands on a digital membership badge? Use it on your website or your emails, or social media, and viewers can click through to see a version of your membership certificate. A clear statement about your commitment to working to the very best standards. And being part of a wider community of serious standards users.
We all know the importance of independent validation of the quality of your organization. It can help businesses stay competitive and boost reputations.
But what’s the difference between certification and accreditation, two words often used interchangeably? Let’s take a closer look.
