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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 | October 2023
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for October 2023: International research on standards…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | BS 8646
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 8646 - autonomous mobile machinery in agriculture and horticulture. Discover…
The Standards ShowWorld Standards Day 2023 and BS 30416
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy celebrate World Standards Day 2023. This year’s theme is ‘Standards for the SDGs’. And SDG3 in particular: ensure healthy…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 6 - Food waste management
In this 6th and final episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food waste management. Matthew meets Richard Swannell, Director of Impact…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | September 2023
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for September 2023: New rising star in standardization…
The Standards ShowSustainability Success Series | Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Sustainability Success is a series which brings you stories of why and how organizations are using standards on their journeys to meet their sustainability…
The Standards ShowBS 30416 | Menstrual and menopausal health in the workplace
In this special episode of the podcast, Matthew is at the launch of BS 30416 – menstrual and menopausal health in the workplace. He speaks to some of those…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | August 2023
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for August 2023: A new CEN/CENELEC joint technical…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | BS 10125
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to BS 10125 – vehicle damage repair. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series…
The Standards ShowSustainability Success Series | Circular Computing
Sustainability Success is a series which brings you stories of how organizations are using standards on their journeys to meet their sustainability goals. This…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | July 2023
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for July 2023: New standards on menstruation…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 1948
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PAS 1948 – diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Discover the 10…
The Standards ShowMy Favourite Standard | BS 2881 - medicine cupboards
With the NHS celebrating it's 75th anniversary, this episode is on healthcare and it's a My Favourite Standard special. Matthew meets Julia Scott, Associate…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | June 2023
One of the favourite features of the regular episodes of The Standards Show is the Standards Desk of News - news about standards and standards in the news. So…
The Standards ShowInclusive Service Kitemark Series | SSEN
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some…
The Standards ShowInclusive Service Kitemark Series | South East Water
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some…
The Standards ShowInclusive Service Kitemark Series | Northern Gas Networks
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some…
The Standards ShowInclusive Service Kitemark Series | PayPlan
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some…
The Standards ShowInclusive Service Kitemark Series | Power NI
The BSI Inclusive Service Kitemark combines the best practice from the international standard ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability and the requirements of some…
The Standards ShowStandards Desk of News | May 2023
One of the favourite features of the regular episodes of The Standards Show is the Standards Desk of News - news about standards and standards in the news. So…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 320
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PAS 320 – food safety culture. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series |…
The Standards ShowSizegiver
This special episode of the podcast is an in-depth conversation with Corinne Quin, lecturer in design at Goldsmiths, University of London. Matthew speaks to…
The Standards ShowBusiness Growth Toolkit Series | Innovation management
Business Growth Toolkit – a series from The Standards Show - developed in collaboration with Innovate UK EDGE. Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. And…
The Standards ShowBusiness Growth Toolkit Series | Supply chain management
Business Growth Toolkit – a series from The Standards Show developed in collaboration with Innovate UK EDGE. Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency. And…
The Standards ShowChanges to ISO/IEC 27001
In this episode Matthew looks at the changes made to ISO/IEC 27001 – information security management systems. He speaks to David Mudd of BSI about the changes…
The Standards ShowThe 100th episode!
Matthew and Cindy celebrate the 100th episode of The Standards Show! They look back at some of the history of the podcast and share some of their favourite…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 1899
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PAS 1899 – accessible charging for electric vehicles. Discover the 10 things you…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 5 - Food consumption
In this 5th episode of the series Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food consumption. Matthew speaks to Adrian Charlton, Principal Scientist at FERA…
The Standards ShowStandards, steel and trade
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of standards, steel and trade. Cindy speaks to Michelle Mokaya and Devin McDaniels from the World Trade…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 440
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a handy guide to PAS 440 - the standard for responsible innovation. Discover the 10 things you need to…
The Standards ShowMy Favourite Standard
One of the most loved features of The Standards Show is My Favourite Standard, where people share their professional and personal stories about why a…
The Standards ShowHydrogen and standards
In this episode Matthew looks at the issue of hydrogen. And green hydrogen in particular. He speaks to hydrogen expert Dr Kerry-Ann Adamson about the potential…
The Standards ShowCOPANT and standards in South America
There’s a South American flavour and vibe to this episode. Matthew speaks to Kory Eguino from the pan-American standards organization COPANT. All about…
The Standards ShowStandards Awards
And the Standards Award goes to… In this episode Matthew and Cindy chat to some of the winners of BSI, ISO and IEC Standards Awards in 2022. All about their…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | IWA 42 - Net Zero Guidelines
In this special episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to IWA 42 – Net Zero Guidelines. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out…
The Standards ShowFormula E, sustainability and standards
In this episode Matthew is trackside at Rounds 13 and 14 of the FIA Formula E World Championship at London’s Excel. He speaks to Formula E colleagues about the…
The Standards ShowEradicating modern slavery
In this episode Matthew is joined by a number of guests to explore the issue of ethical and sustainable supply-chains, modern slavery and the standard BS 25700…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 4 - Food distribution
In this fourth episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food distribution. Matthew speaks to Simon Pearson and Steve Brewer of the…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | BS 99001
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to BS 99001 - Quality Management Systems – specific requirements for the built…
The Standards ShowLetter from America
In this episode, Matthew meets David Smith, Head of Standards and Governance for ATPCO – an organization that collects and distributes airline product data…
The Standards ShowWorld Standards Day 2022
In this episode, Matthew and Cindy celebrate World Standards Day 2022. They look at how the London Declaration and standards are supporting climate action and…
The Standards ShowThe future of medical device regulation and standards
Connected and intelligent medical devices are becoming an increasingly important part of our healthcare systems. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Andrew…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 50005
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO 50005 - guidelines for the phased implementation of an energy management…
The Standards ShowWorld Patient Safety Day
To mark World Patient Safety Day, Matthew looks at some of the relationship between patient safety and standards. He speaks to Suzy Broadbent of the Healthcare…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 3 - Food packaging
In this third episode of the series Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food packaging. Matthew speaks to Jo Griffiths, BSI Global Food Community Director…
The Standards ShowStandards and batteries
In this episode Matthew speaks to Thomas Verghese, Business Development Manager at Enersys - a stored energy systems and technology provider for industrial…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 808
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to PAS 808 - the standard for purpose-driven organizations. Series | Standards in 10…
The Standards ShowCarbon emissions, trade and standards with the WTO
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the relationship between carbon emissions, trade and standards. Cindy speaks to Devin McDaniels and Mateo Ferrero of…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 2 - Food production (part 1)
In this second episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food production. They go down on the farm and speak to beef farmer Dan Burling and…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 2 - Food production (part 2)
In this second episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy look at the issue of food production. They go down on the farm and speak to beef farmer Dan Burling and…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 45003
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO 45003 - the international standard for psychological health and safety in the…
The Standards ShowWhy I've become a standards maker
In this episode Matthew meets Solène Anglaret. With a professional background in the environmental sector and the travel industry, Solène is currently…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Episode 1 - Food innovation
In this first episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy explore the issue of food and farming innovation. They speak to Jenny Walton of Harvest Plus about the…
The Standards ShowFarm to Fork series | Trailer
This episode is a trailer for Farm to Fork, a series from The Standards Show, exploring the relationship between standards and food. Series | Farm to Fork…
The Standards ShowStandards and space
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at standards and space. Matthew speaks to Alex Cacioni, Director of Flight Dynamics at Inmarsat, currently the UK’s…
The Standards ShowAt the launch of ISO 22458 for consumer vulnerability
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at ISO 22458 – the new international standard for consumer vulnerability. bsigroup.com/iso22458 Matthew attends the…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO/IEC 27001
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO/IEC 27001 - the international standard for information security management…
The Standards ShowGender responsive standards
In this episode Matthew and Cindy look at the the issue of gender bias. Stephanie Eynon from BSI and Deborah Wautier of CEN/CENELEC are their informed and…
The Standards ShowBees, honey and standards
To celebrate World Bee Day on 20th May, Matthew and Cindy look at the relationship between bees, honey and standards. Matthew speaks to bee and honey experts…
The Standards ShowStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 20121
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10 minute guide to ISO 20121 - the international standard for sustainable events. Series | Standards…