Transport

    Yamato set the benchmark for quality in a fast-growing delivery market

    Global demand is growing for refrigerated deliveries, such as for fresh food. But a complex, cold supply chain can lead to more risks for consumers. To reduce these, leading logistics provider Yamato created a fast-track standard (PAS 1018) with us. Read how we helped Yamato build consumer trust, grow the market, and position themselves as leaders in their field.

    Published date:

    24/07/2020


    New taxi licensing standards announced for England and Wales

    The UK Government has announced new statutory standards for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) operating in England and Wales.

    Published date:

    24/07/2020


    Expert panel to develop new standards for cruise health and safety after Covid-19

    Two of the world's biggest cruise operators are working together to develop enhanced health and safety standards for the cruise industry in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Published date:

    23/07/2020


    DCSA releases new standard on digital exchange of vessel schedules

    A new standard relating to the exchange of operational vessel schedules (OVS) in the global container shipping industry has been published by the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA).

    Published date:

    17/07/2020


    Issue 5 of Standards Outlook has arrived!

    The latest issue of Standards Outlook explores how standards can help your organization harness the power of digitalization, and includes commentary from industry experts on key topics in the areas of Manufacturing, Built Environment, Medical devices, Energy supply and Blockchain.

    Published date:

    16/07/2020


    BSI Education Podcast - Standards-making and careers Series #1, Episode #1

    Successful standards draw on the widest range of expertise and opinion as possible. At BSI we want young professionals to get involved in standards, to bring their bright ideas and fresh perspectives to the world of standards-making to help shape the future of their sectors.

    Published date:

    09/07/2020


    Preparing the way for connected and automated vehicles

    There is no doubt that connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) will be a feature of our roads one day. However, there is work to be done before fully automated or ‘driverless’ vehicles can be widely adopted on our roads.

    Published date:

    29/06/2020


    CEN and CENELEC Membership guaranteed post EU exit transition period

    BSI's membership of CEN and CENELEC is guaranteed beyond the end of the EU exit transition period following a decision by the CEN and CENELEC General Assemblies on 18 June. The timeframe to update the membership statues will now run until the end of 2021 and we are confident membership will continue beyond this date.

    Published date:

    24/06/2020


    Parliament to consider regulation of pedicabs

    A Private Member's Bill to regulate pedicabs (also known as rickshaws) in Central London has passed its first reading in Parliament.

    Published date:

    16/06/2020


    Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020

    On 19 May 2020, the Annual General Meeting of the British Standards Institution was held in the company’s offices in London and online. An invitation from the Chairman, including the Notice of Meeting, Proxy Form and Attendance Form was sent to all Members.

    Published date:

    12/06/2020