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Jan 22, 2026 13 min

Why I am a standards-maker | Richard Leathers

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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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Richard Leathers, Global Quality Lead at Campden BRI, with more than 40 years’ experience in food safety. Richard is an active standards-maker through AW/90, the BSI committee for food industry quality standards, contributing to key standards including ISO 22000 (food safety management systems) and ISO 22002 (prerequisite programmes). Richard describes his motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 22000 – food safety management systems ISO 22002 – food safety series – The Magnificent Seven Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show [email protected] send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

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