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The Standards Show
by Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil
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 regular series, such as Standards in 10 Minutes and the monthly Standards Desk of News. The show features industry experts, thought leaders, and standards-makers from around the world.Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, but always informative, educational, and engaging, The Standards Show is for everyone - whether you work with standards, teach them, study or research them, or are simply curious to learn more.Discover the impact of standards, one episode at a time.About the hosts:- Ma
Episodes
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ISO 53001 | Management systems for the UN SDGs
The UN Sustainable Development Goals have provided a common framework for addressing global challenges since 2015. But organizations have often approached them through individual initiatives rather than embedding them into their core management processes. With 2030 approaching, ISO 53001 provides…
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Standards in 10 Minutes | ISO 9001:2026
In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to ISO 9001:2026 – quality management systems. The latest edition of the world’s best-known quality management standard brings important updates designed to strengthen quality, improve performance, and help organizations...
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For Good Measure | Standards and better design for children
Two new European standards provide a shared evidence base for designing products, services and requirements that better reflect children’s needs. PD CEN/TR 18296-1:2026 and PD CEN/TS 18296-2:2026 bring together harmonized European data on children’s body sizes and physical strength, alongside...
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Standards Desk of News | September 2026
The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for September 2026: BSI helps put suicide prevention on sport’s gameplan ISO 9001 gets its first major update in more than a decade World-first menstruation and menopause standard goes global...
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Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice | Episode 4: Managing AI risk
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability, transparency, and trust. The EU AI Act represents the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI, designed to balance innovation with the...
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Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice | Episode 3: Making the Act work
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability, transparency, and trust. The EU AI Act represents the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI, designed to balance innovation with the...
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Standards 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 supports EU AI Act AI governance shifts from IT to the boardroom ISO 9001:2026 due in September Updated standard improves product…
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Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice | Episode 2: Why standards matter
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability, transparency, and trust. The EU AI Act represents the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI, designed to balance innovation with the...
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Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice | Episode 1: Why regulate AI?
Artificial intelligence is developing at unprecedented speed, creating enormous opportunities alongside new challenges around safety, accountability, transparency, and trust. The EU AI Act represents the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI, designed to balance innovation with the...
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Innovation 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, collaboration, and innovation in practice. For the series, Matthew Chiles is joined by Emma Glass from BSI Group Innovation. This episode...
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Standards 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 Product Passports New ISO committee to advance human dignity standards ITU launches initiative to develop trust frameworks for agentic AI...
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Standards 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 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 32212 Get involved...
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Audiobook | 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 designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas…
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Standards 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 leadership with new standards initiatives BSI signs landmark international AI standards agreement Standards leaders celebrated as Europe seeks...
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Why 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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world…
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Standards 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 know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 14001:2026 Get involved with standards…
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Innovation 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, collaboration, and innovation in practice. For the series, Matthew Chiles is joined by Emma Glass from BSI Group Innovation. This episode...
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Standards 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 enters its next chapter with final draft published Why ISO 9001 is being revised for a new world What changes in ISO 9001 mean in…
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Audiobook | 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 designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas…
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Standards 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 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 8888 Get involved with...
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Standards 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 sustainability demands BSI Net Zero Barometer highlights progress and challenges in climate action UKAS research links accredited...
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ISO 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 provides a structured framework to manage environmental responsibilities effectively, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen…
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Why 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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world…
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Why 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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world…
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Why 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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world…
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Standards 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 terms and conditions Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day Celebrating International Women’s Day New ISO Technical Committee on...
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Inside 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 around safety, bias, and regulation. Global AI summits have tracked this evolution, from Bletchley Park 2023 to Seoul and Paris, with the...
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Standards 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 standards 25 years of global standards cooperation New toy safety standard Protecting workers from climate risks using ISO/PAS 45007 10...
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Why 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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world…
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Standards 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 climate change and climate change action - guidance for organizations. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10...
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Standards 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 course for trustworthy AI standards Standards as a tool for growth in World Development Report 2025 U.S. launches standards strategy to...
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Why 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 nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world…
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BS 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 globally are supplied PPE that doesn’t fit properly. Poorly fitting PPE isn’t just uncomfortable – in sectors like construction, healthcare, and...
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BS 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 each loss. BS 30480 addresses this by providing the UK’s first workplace standard on suicide prevention, offering practical guidance to...
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Standards 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 action on suicide awareness Japan hospital achieves first ISO 7101 certification BSI achieves global first in AI management certification CEN...
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ISO 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, and hygiene risks, ensuring consistent quality across food, feed, and packaging sectors. In this episode, Matthew speaks to Richard...
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Standards 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 Agreement Circular economy experts win top ISO award ETSI launches TC on quantum technologies Pacific Islands Standards Committee endorsed…
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Standards 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 know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 30417 - provision of inclusive PPE Get involved...
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Audiobook | 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 designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas…
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Standards 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 9001 ISO 21001 sets new benchmark for education quality BSI secures new funding for Commonwealth Standards Network Standards contribute €1B...
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Quantum 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 life with safer banking, better medicines, smarter climate tracking and faster supply chains. Recognizing this, the UN named 2025 the...
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Your 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 Glass provide a guide to the BSI Education Hub. The Hub is designed to advance and support standards education and research. More than a...
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Audiobook | 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 designed to inform and educate organizations, industries, and policymakers about emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in areas…
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Standards 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 you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BSI Education Hub Get involved…
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Standards 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 7101 African nations unite to harmonize standards Nominations open for CEN and CENELEC’s Standards + Innovation Awards BSI Innovation…
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Standards 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 know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 37003 – Fraud management systems ISO 37001 –...
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Standards 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 | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 37001 – Anti-bribery management systems ISO 37003 –...
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Standards 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 without the internet Celebrating World Food Safety Day Looking ahead to the IEC General Meeting 2025 New guidance to combat cyber threats...
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Ethics, 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. Together, they explore whether there's a uniquely African context for AI development - and what cultural, social, and economic values should...
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Standards 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 you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 7872 - Cash and...
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ABOUT THIS 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 regular series, such as Standards in 10 Minutes and the monthly Standards Desk of News. The show features industry experts, thought leaders, and standards-makers from around the world.Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, but always informative, educational, and engaging, The Standards Show is for everyone - whether you work with standards, teach them, study or research them, or are simply curious to learn more.Discover the impact of standards, one episode at a time.About the hosts:- Ma
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