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: - Matthew Chiles is a stakeholder relations specialist with extensive experience communicating policy ideas and programmes. - Cindy Parokkil is an economist and international development practitioner with deep expertise in global policy. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]
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June 15, 202610 min
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 MinutesFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeISO 14001:2026Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
June 9, 202623 min
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 explores how BSI, working with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), is helping to accelerate emerging sustainability technology startups while investigating how innovation can enhance trust in sustainability solutions.Series | Innovation ImpactFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeThe Future of Trust: Sustainability Accelerator | Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)ISO 56000 – Innovation managementGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
May 26, 20267 min
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 publishedWhy ISO 9001 is being revised for a new worldWhat changes in ISO 9001 mean in practiceQuality moves from systems to behaviour in ISO 9001What the ISO 9001 update means for certified organizationsGetting ready for ISO 9001:2026 while the final draft is still openSeries | Standards Desk of NewsISO 9001:2026 FDISBSI Education HubGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
May 18, 202613 min
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 where standards play a critical role.This episode is an abridged audio version of the BSI Report - The London Declaration: transforming standards for net zero - ISO Management System Standards Impact Assessment.The London Declaration, proposed by BSI and adopted by ISO, is a landmark global commitment to embed climate considerations into international standards and support progress towards the Paris Agreement.BSI’s first organizational-level impact assessment, based on surveys, interviews, and audit analysis across UK organizations, shows these amendments are already driving meaningful change. As climate risks intensify, standards are proving to be practical, trusted tools for credible and scalable climate action.Series | AudiobooksFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeThe London Declaration: transforming standards for net zeroGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
May 7, 202610 min
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 MinutesFind out more about the issues raised in this episodeBS 8888Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
April 27, 20268 min
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 demandsBSI Net Zero Barometer highlights progress and challenges in climate actionUKAS research links accredited certification with stronger performance and resilienceBSI to develop new standard to support healthier and more productive workplacesApplications open for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026Have your say on standards for food safety managementSeries | Standards Desk of NewsBSI Education HubGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
April 22, 202628 min
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 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.Find out more about the issues raised in this episode.ISO 14001:2026Get involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
April 10, 202617 min
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 - 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-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals ProgrammeMedical devicesGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
April 10, 202619 min
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 - 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-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals ProgrammeBS 30417 - Inclusive PPEGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
April 10, 202624 min
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 - 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-makerFind out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals ProgrammeBSI CAS/1 - Conformity assessmentGet involved with standardsGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
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