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    Video: Standards Policy and the future of BSI's relationship with the European Standards Organizations

    David Bell, Director of Standards Policy, BSI provides members with an update on Standards Policy and the future of BSI's relationship with the European Standards Organizations.

    Published date:

    23/09/2020


    Retailer Iceland calls for mandatory plastic reporting

    Frozen food retailer Iceland has called for greater transparency in plastic reporting as part of efforts to reduce waste across the industry and the wider business sector.

    Published date:

    22/09/2020


    Articles you might have missed

    Five great articles you might have missed, updates from BSI and the world of standards, and some fascinating insights from our Knowledge Centre on how standards are developed and how you can get involved

    Published date:

    28/08/2020


    Guidance on Safe Working during the COVID-19 pandemic

    As lockdown eases – or gets reintroduced – organizations are faced with the difficulty of how to do business whilst managing COVID-19 in their workplaces. BSI’s revised ‘Safe Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic Guidelines’ offers a practical approach for organizations seeking to navigate the changing restrictions and help prevent a second wave of the disease. Free to download, it is aimed at organizations from all sectors and of all sizes.

    Published date:

    18/08/2020


    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


    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


    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


    CMA to investigate misleading online reviews

    Consumer reviews of products and services help online shoppers decide how to spend their money, but how reliable are those reviews? To find out, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation that will examine whether major websites are doing enough to protect shoppers from fake and misleading reviews.

    Published date:

    27/05/2020


    Risk and business continuity standards

    The COVID-19 pandemic can seem overwhelming. The level of disruption and uncertainty brought by the virus has left whole sectors facing an existential threat. However, a path must be found through these difficult times. Business continuity standards are invaluable in providing a roadmap for organizations to respond to the crisis in the best possible way.

    Published date:

    27/05/2020