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The Standards Show
The world’s leading podcast on standards and standardization. The Standards Show brings you the stories behind the standards, through the people who create, use and benefit from them. Hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil, the show explores how standards touch almost every aspect of daily life - from safe AI to better healthcare, from safer products to fairer workplaces - even brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect everything from bite-sized guides to deep-dive conversations, along with…
Episodes
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | August 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for August 2026:New AI quality management standard…
The Standards ShowInside AI | The EU AI in Practice | Episode 2: Why standards matter
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability…
The Standards ShowInside AI | The EU AI in Practice | Episode 1: Why regulate AI?
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability…
The Standards ShowInnovation Impact | Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN)
The Innovation Impact Series explores how BSI Group Innovation turns ideas into real-world impact for clients, society, and BSI itself through experimentation…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | July 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for July 2026:European Standards to support Digital…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 32212
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to ISO 32212 – Net zero transition planning for financial institutions.Discover the…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | Report - Creating a Culture of Trust
BSI Reports and Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | June 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for June 2026:UK strengthens digital and quantum…
The Standards ShowWhy I am standards-maker | Rowshi Hussain
Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 14001
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to ISO 14001 - environmental management systems.Discover the 10 things you need to…
The Standards ShowInnovation Impact | Trust in Sustainability
The Innovation Impact Series explores how BSI Group Innovation turns ideas into real-world impact for clients, society and BSI itself through experimentation…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | May 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for May 2026 is an ISO 9001:2026 FDIS special:ISO 9001…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | Report - The London Declaration
BSI Reports and Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | BS 8888
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 8888 - technical product specification and documentation.Discover the 10…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | April 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for April 2026:ISO 14001 updated to respond to rising…
The Standards ShowISO 14001 | Environmental management is evolving
ISO 14001 is the leading international standard for environmental management systems (EMS), with more than 670,000 organizations certified worldwide. It…
The Standards ShowWhy I am a standards-maker | Adam Mason
Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from…
The Standards ShowWhy I am a standards-maker | Nika Piekut
Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from…
The Standards ShowWhy I am a standards-maker | Yussuf Shoyoye
Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | March 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for March 2026:Global guidance targets confusing online…
The Standards ShowInside AI - trust, trends and standards
AI is rapidly moving into mainstream use across industries, driving huge growth in computing, model development, and startup investment, while raising concerns…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | February 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for February 2026:BSI celebrates 125 years of raising…
The Standards ShowWhy I am a standards-maker | Harry Pangli
Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | PD ISO/PAS 45007
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PD ISO/PAS 45007 – Occupational health and safety management - risks arising from…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | December 2025 and January 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for December 2025 and January 2026:Seoul Statement sets…
The Standards ShowWhy I am a standards-maker | Richard Leathers
Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from…
The Standards ShowBS 30417 | Provision of inclusive PPE
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, has faced challenges in fitting a diverse workforce – research shows that 36% of women in the UK and 45% of women…
The Standards ShowBS 30480 | Suicide and the workplace
Suicide affects every part of society, with around 6,000 deaths in the UK each year and one in four adults having contemplated it, leaving hundreds impacted by…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | November 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for November 2025:New standard for organizational…
The Standards ShowISO 22002 food safety series | "The Magnificent Seven"
Global food safety relies on clear, practical standards. The ISO 22002 series - aka “The Magnificent Seven” – helps organizations manage contamination, fraud…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | October 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for October 2025:ISO and ARSO sign historic Kigali…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | BS 30417
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 30417 - provision of inclusive PPE.Discover the 10 things you need to…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | Report - The Tipping Point: Building trust in the circular economy
BSI Reports and Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | August-September 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for August and September 2025:Have your say on ISO…
The Standards ShowQuantum technology standards
Quantum technology uses physics to achieve what today’s tech can’t - like unhackable communications and computers beyond supercomputers. It could reshape daily…
The Standards ShowYour guide to the BSI Education Hub
Standards shape almost everything around us - but how do we learn about them, and why do they matter? In this special episode, Matthew and BSI colleague Emma…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | Report - Supporting digital safety for adolescents
BSI Reports and Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes
In this episode of the series, and to celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to standards.Discover the 10 things…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | July 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for July 2025:Indian hospitals benefit from ISO…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 37003
In this episode of the series, Matthew provides a 10-minute guide to ISO 37003 - Fraud control management systems.Discover the 10 things you need to…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 37001
In this episode of the series, Matthew provides a 10-minute guide to ISO 37001 - Anti-bribery management systems.Discover the 10 things you need to know.Series…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | June 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for June 2025:Half of young people say life’s better…
The Standards ShowEthics, AI, and Africa
In this episode, Matthew speaks with academic and philosopher Catherine Botha, Professor of Art, Culture, and Technology at the University of Johannesburg…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | BS 7872
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 7872 - Cash and valuables‑in‑transit (CViT) services. Discover the 10 things…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | May 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for May 2025:New standard for modern methods of…
The Standards ShowBSI Healthcare Week 2025
BSI Healthcare Week 2025 takes place from 9–13 June, featuring five webinars focused on the key challenges and developments shaping healthcare and MedTech. The…
The Standards ShowConsumer Protection | ISO 21800 - online terms and conditions
This series of The Standards Show looks at how three key standards protect consumers, promote fairness, and tackle real-world challenges, highlighting the UK's…
The Standards ShowConsumer Protection | ISO 22458 - consumer vulnerability
This series of The Standards Show looks at how three key standards protect consumers, promote fairness, and tackle real-world challenges, highlighting the UK's…
The Standards ShowConsumer Protection | PAS 7055 - button and coin batteries
This series of The Standards Show looks at how three key standards protect consumers, promote fairness, and tackle real-world challenges, highlighting the UK's…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | April 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for April 2025:New guidance to combat food fraudASTM…
The Standards ShowRevisiting ISO/IEC 42001 | AI management systems
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense promise to transform lives, benefit society, and support a sustainable future. But as AI advances rapidly, it’s…
The Standards ShowAre you sitting comfortably?
In this episode, Matthew Chiles is at the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) in Stevenage, home to the iconic ‘BSI standard bum’ - a quirky but…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | March 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for March 2025:New BSI guidance on AI sustainabilityAI…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | CSN Report - Carbon Management Standards
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.7 billion people and includes both advanced economies and…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | CSN Report - Nature Markets Standards
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. It's home to 2.7 billion people and includes both advanced economies and…
The Standards ShowBuilding an innovation culture with standards
Standards play a crucial role in driving innovation by providing a common framework for developers and manufacturers, reducing uncertainty, ensuring…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | February 2025
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.The Standards Desk of News for February 2025:Formula E on track to Net…
The Standards ShowBusiness Growth Toolkit Series | IP, innovation management and standards
Business Growth Toolkit – a series from The Standards Show - developed in collaboration with Innovate UK Business Growth.Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation…
The Standards ShowIEC Young Professionals Programme | Tom Ruddell's audio diary
Every year, BSI and its partners offer young engineers an incredible, all-expenses-paid opportunity to participate in the prestigious IEC Young Professionals…
The Standards ShowAudiobook | Whitepaper - Understanding sustainable food systems
BSI Whitepapers provide expert insights, guidance, and analysis on various topics related to standards, compliance, and best practices. They are designed to…