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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

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BS 8888

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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 certification with stronger performance and resilience
• BSI to develop new standard to support healthier and more productive workplaces
• Applications open for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
• Have your say on standards for food safety management

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BSI Education Hub

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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 credibility.

With a renewed focus on today’s environmental priorities – from climate change and biodiversity to resource efficiency and supply chain transparency – ISO 14001:2026 makes it easier for organizations of all sizes to embed environmental management into their strategy, achieve tangible results, and demonstrate real impact.

In this episode, Matthew speaks with environmental sustainability expert and standards-maker Emma Pye about the drivers behind the new edition of ISO 14001 and the key issues and debates shaping the changes. Emma also discusses the key changes themselves, how organizations can adapt in practice, and the wider impact of ISO 14001 on sustainability and environmental performance.

Since it’s The Standards Show, Emma also shares her standards journey.

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ISO 14001:2026

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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 Adam Mason, a Medical Device Testing Engineer at Element Materials Technology, a global testing, inspection, and certification company that helps ensure products meet safety and quality standards.

In 2025 he represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe.

Adam shares his motivations for getting involved in standards, the impact standards-making is having on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards.

Series | Why I am a standards-maker

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IEC Young Professionals Programme

Medical devices

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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 Nika Piekut, an Electronics Engineer with the LPA Group, a UK engineering company that designs and supplies LED lighting, electrical systems, and components for sectors including transport, defence, and infrastructure.

In 2025 she represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe.

Nika shares her motivations for getting involved standards, the impact standards-making is having on her career, and her advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards.

Series | Why I am a standards-maker

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IEC Young Professionals Programme

BS 30417 - Inclusive PPE

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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 Yussuf Shoyoye, a Standards and Compliance Engineer with SKA Observatory, an international organization building the world’s most powerful radio telescope to study the Universe.

In 2025 he represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe.

Yussuf shares his motivations for getting involved in standards, the impact standards-making is having on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards.

Series | Why I am a standards-maker

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IEC Young Professionals Programme

BSI CAS/1 - Conformity assessment

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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.

The Standards Desk of News for March 2026:

1. Global guidance targets confusing online terms and conditions
2. Celebrating World Consumer Rights Day
3. Celebrating International Women’s Day
4. New ISO Technical Committee on Children’s Rights Management
5. BSI Standards Conference 2026
6. Have your say on remote and hybrid work settings

Series | Standards Desk of News

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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 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India marking the first in the Global South, highlighting innovation, inclusion, governance, and global cooperation.

In this episode, Matthew speaks with BSI’s Tim McGarr about the AI India Impact Summit, the key drivers of global AI adoption, and why trust, governance, and real-world AI use are more important than ever.

They also explore how organizations can use emerging frameworks and standards – and in particular ISO/IEC 42001 - to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI and prepare for evolving regulations.

Plus, since it’s The Standards Show, Tim also shares his standards journey.

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BSI Report – Trust in AI

ISO/IEC 42001

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The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news.

The Standards Desk of News for February 2026:

1. BSI celebrates 125 years of raising standards
2. 25 years of global standards cooperation
3. New toy safety standard
4. Protecting workers from climate risks using ISO/PAS 45007
5. 10 Emmys and counting for multimedia standards
6. Have your say on food waste management

Series | Standards Desk of News

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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 Harry Pangli, a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Architect with over 20 years’ experience across UK domestic, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Since 2018, Harry has specialised in construction disputes and now works at Expert Architect Limited as a forensic architect and expert witness.

Harry represents the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists on various BSI committees, and chairs BSI committee B/209 on general design and construction standards, helping shape standards across the built environment.

Harry shares 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.

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BS 8759 – Design of balconies and terraces

B/209 - General design and construction standards

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