The Standards Show

Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil

The Standards Show - the podcast that brings you the stories behind the standards. Join Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil - and their guests along the way - for conversations on the concepts, history, people, and organizations involved in standards. And how they shape and improve the world around us, making life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. From facilitating international trade, to fixing potholes, to brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect a mixture of bite-sized and in-depth episodes, and frequent series. And regular features too, such as My Favourite Standard and the Standards Desk of News. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, though always informative, educational and engaging, The Standards Show is the podcast for anyone working in standards, using standards, studying and researching standards, or just plain curious about standards. Matthew Chiles has been communicating policy ideas and programmes for over 20 years. He’s currently supporting the next generation of industry experts with BSI. Cindy Parokkil is an economist and international development practitioner. She’s currently helping to solve the world's developmental challenges with BSI. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast] read less
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Standards in 10 Minutes | PAS 1899
Mar 24 2023
Standards 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 need to know.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesSubscribe to The Standards ShowFind out morePAS 1899Get in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show
Standards in 10 Minutes | PAS 1899
Mar 24 2023
Standards 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 need to know.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesSubscribe to The Standards ShowFind out morePAS 1899Get in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show
Farm to Fork series | Episode 5 - Food consumption
Mar 13 2023
Farm 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 science and standards-maker for bee products.They discuss some of the issues around the testing and authenticity of food and in particular for honey. And also about a new standard - a PAS - being developed for manuka honey.And as is usual for this series, Matthew and Cindy enjoy some tea, coffee and cake.Series | Farm to Fork – the relationship between standards and food.Find out moreWhat is a PAS?Episode 68 – bees, honey and standardsGet in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show
Standards, steel and trade
Mar 3 2023
Standards, 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 Organization (WTO) about the role of the WTO and international standards in the decarbonization of the steel sector. And how the international standardization system can help ensure that the developing world is not left behind.Find out moreWTO decarbonization reportTrade forum for decarbonization standardsEpisode 78 | Carbon emissions, trade and standardsGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show
Standards in 10 Minutes | PAS 440
Feb 27 2023
Standards 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 know.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesSubscribe to The Standards ShowFind out morePAS 440Get in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show
My Favourite Standard
Feb 22 2023
My 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 particular standard means so much to them.In this episode Matthew and Cindy welcome 8 storytellers from around the world - from Bristol, to Brussels, to Bolivia. Telling stories about very 8 very different standards, from one for pavements to one for plastic pellets. And on 8 very different themes, from consumer vulnerability to caring for an ageing society.Amanda McCarthy - ISO 22000 – food safety managementGavin Jones - BS 7533-101 - pavementsDeborah Wautier – EN 1078 – cycling helmetsAristea Kyriakati - IEC 60601-2-4 - defibrillatorsStefania Nikolakopoulou - ISO 22458 – consumer vulnerabilityAndrea Sandi - ISO 17065 – conformity assessmentHelena Barrell - ISO 25551 – caring for an ageing societyJoanna Griffiths PAS 510 – plastic pelletsGet in touch and share you own My Favourite Standard@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
Hydrogen and standards
Feb 13 2023
Hydrogen 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 for green hydrogen in helping to create a more sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem.And also about her role as the Chair of the new BSI standards committee GSE/5. One of the responsibilities of the committee is to provided guidance on developing new hydrogen standards.And sandwiched between the two parts of Matthew's conversation with Kerry-Ann, there's a Standards Desk of News, with details of an award-winning academic and standards-maker.Find out moreGreen hydrogenGSE/5 hydrogen committeePAS 4444Letter from America episodeGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
COPANT and standards in South America
Jan 31 2023
COPANT 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 COPANT’s current priorities around the circular economy, climate change, digital transformation and gender equality in standards-making. And also about how they support and represent their members.Matthew also speaks to Maria Gallardo and Oscar Vargas from one of those COPANT members -  IBNORCA - the National Standards Body of Bolivia, about their work on standards education and supporting the next generation of standards-makers.Oh, and about Matthew’s favourite ever Trivial Pursuit question!And special thanks to BSI colleague Andrea and to Cintia from the podcast chá com rapadura for their lovely Spanish and Portuguese voiceovers. Find out moreCOPANTIBNORCAIBNORCA podcastGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
Standards Awards
Jan 23 2023
Standards 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 achievements and what being a Standards Awards winner means to them.Oh, and there’s celebratory tea and cake too.Find out moreStandards Awards Winners 2022ISO Laurence D Eicher AwardIEC 1906 AwardsGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
Standards in 10 Minutes | IWA 42 - Net Zero Guidelines
Jan 9 2023
Standards 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 MinutesFind out moreNet Zero GuidelinesGet in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
Formula E, sustainability and standards
Dec 19 2022
Formula 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 important relationship between Formula E, sustainability and standards. And in particular about ISO 20121 for sustainable event management.Julia Palle - Director of SustainabilityIona Neilson – Senior Sustainability ManagerMatthew Elmer – Health, Safety and Environmental ManagerBarry Mortimer - Paddock and Logistics DirectorMatthew Bermel – Procurement DirectorHe also speaks to some Formula E fans about how important sustainability is to them.Find out moreFormula EStandards in 10 Minutes | ISO 20121ISO 20121Sustainability and standardsSustainability Standards NetworkGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.comthe-standards-show.onpodium.com
Eradicating modern slavery
Dec 5 2022
Eradicating 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 – organizational responses to modern slavery.He speaks to Fred Waelter of BSI about the complexity and challenges of creating ethical and sustainable supply-chains.He also speaks to BSIs' Ryan Lynch and Helen Carter of Action Sustainability about how organizations should engage their suppliers and contractors, sub-contractors to eradicate modern slavery, the positive role of technology and digitalization to address this issue, and about the relationship between government policies, legislation and standards.He catches up with Dame Sara Thornton - the former Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner in the UK - and asks her about why she believes BS 25700 is so important.And Matthew is also joined by Professor Alex Trautrims of Nottingham University - Co-Chair of the committee that developed BS 25700 – for a quick-fire guide to the standard.Find out moreEthical and sustainable supply chainsBS 25700 – Organizational responses to modern slaveryGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
Farm to Fork series | Episode 4 - Food distribution
Nov 17 2022
Farm 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 University of Lincoln, and Seamus Galvin from BSI, about Trusted Bytes – an innovative food distribution project using digital technologies and standards.Matthew also speaks to Toby Pickard from food research organization IGD about the latest technological trends in food distribution and retail.And as well the usual tea, cake and coffee chat, there’s also talk of melons from Brazil…Series | Farm to Fork – the relationship between standards and food.Find out moreTrusted BytesGet in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com
Standards in 10 Minutes | BS 99001
Nov 7 2022
Standards 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 environment.Series | Standards in 10 MinutesGet in touch@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com
Letter from America
Oct 24 2022
Letter 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. David is also a member of the Society for Standards Professionals (SES), a not-for-profit professional membership society based in the United States, dedicated to furthering the knowledge and use of standards. Matthew speaks to David about some of the relationship between the airline industry, airline data and the use of standards, as well as his membership of SES. But they also talk about Laurel and Hardy, the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, running in airports, music, lucky fish, and an 8-year-old girl called Vanessa. And sandwiched in the middle of Matthew’s two-part conversation with David there's a Standards Desk of News, with items on the new UK AI Standards Hub and the European Standardization Strategy.Find out moreSES – The Society for Standards ProfessionalsStandards Desk of NewsAI Standards HubEuropean Standardization StrategyGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
World Standards Day 2022
Oct 14 2022
World 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 journey to Net Zero.Cindy speaks to ISO President, Ulrika Francke, about ISO’s commitment to the London Declaration. And to Sadhvir Bisson of the South African Bureau of Standards, about how they are engaging with stakeholders to deliver it.She also speaks to Karen Batt from Standards Australia and Ajeshni Lata from the Fiji standards body about their collaboration and partnership.She also speaks to BSI colleagues too - Amanda Richardson on the ISO National Climate Champions Network and Scott Steedman on the long-term ambition for the London Declaration.Find out morebsigroup.com/londondeclarationiso.org/londondeclaration Get in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
The future of medical device regulation and standards
Oct 6 2022
The 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 Mkwashi from UCL - one of the co-authors of a new White Paper on the future of medical device regulation and standards. The White Paper is the result of a research partnership between BSI, UCL and PETRAS - the UK National Centre of Excellence for the Internet of Things.He also speaks to Rob Turpin of BSI about how the findings of the White Paper will be used to make a difference to the development of medical device standards.And Emma Glass joins him to discuss BSI's ambition to develop and expand research partnerships between BSI, researchers and universities in healthcare technologies. Find out moremedicaldeviceswhitepaperbsigroup.com/medicaldevicesGet in touch@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
Standards in 10 Minutes | ISO 50005
Sep 26 2022
Standards 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 system.Download the standard for free: bsigroup.com/ISO50005Series | Standards in 10 Minutes@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com
World Patient Safety Day
Sep 17 2022
World 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 Safety Investigation Branch about how they identify the systemic factors that could have led, or could potentially lead, to harm for patients.hsib.org.uk And to Lena Cordie-Bancroft of BSI about how standards can provide solutions for some of patient safety issues investigated and reported on by the HSIB.bsigroup.com/healthcarebsigroup.com/medicaldevicesGet in touch with The Standards Show@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com
Farm to Fork series | Episode 3 - Food packaging
Sep 8 2022
Farm 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, about the purpose of food packaging and how it has changed over the years. And about the role of standards – including the soon to be launched new Sustainable Packaging Kitemark - bsigroup.com/kitemark. Matthew and Cindy are also joined by Sara Walton, who provides a BSI and standards perspective.And as well as the usual tea, cake and coffee chat, there are also debates about marmite and avocados...Series | Farm to Fork – the relationship between standards and food.@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com
Standards and batteries
Sep 5 2022
Standards and batteries
In this episode Matthew speaks to Thomas Verghese, Business Development Manager at Enersys - a stored energy systems and technology provider for industrial applications. Thomas is also a standards-maker, developing standards for rechargeable batteries.They discuss some of the growth areas in the use of batteries and some of the challenges facing the industry. And of course, the role of standards.@standardsshow@thestandardsshow education@bsigroup.com