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The Standards Show

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:

- 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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#238
September 9 · 19 min
Inside AI | The EU AI 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 protection of fundamental rights. But how does regulation become reality? And what role do standards play in helping organizations develop and deploy trustworthy AI systems? This Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice series takes a practical look at the journey from legislation to implementation. Across the episodes, it explores why the AI Act was introduced, how risk-based regulation works, how standards support compliance, and what organizations need to consider as they prepare for the new regulatory landscape. From harmonised European standards and AI assurance to quality management and risk management, the series examines the tools and approaches that will help turn AI regulation into practice. This episode explores how organizations can prepare for the EU AI Act and navigate conformity assessment, including the role of standards, notified bodies and the practical challenges of demonstrating compliance. Series | Inside AI - The EU AI Act in Practice Find out more about the issues raised in this episode Biometric and high-impact AI systems BSI Education Hub | Conformity Assessment Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#237
August 28 · 8 min
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 transparency New UN SDG standard nears publication Have your say on AI human oversight standards Series | Standards Desk of News BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#236
August 26 · 32 min
Inside AI | The EU AI 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 protection of fundamental rights. But how does regulation become reality? And what role do standards play in helping organizations develop and deploy trustworthy AI systems? This Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice series takes a practical look at the journey from legislation to implementation. Across the episodes, it explores why the AI Act was introduced, how risk-based regulation works, how standards support compliance, and what organizations need to consider as they prepare for the new regulatory landscape. From harmonised European standards and AI assurance to quality management and risk management, the series examines the tools and approaches that will help turn AI regulation into practice. This episode explores how standards help translate the EU AI Act into practical approaches for organizations. It examines the role of harmonised European standards, why they are needed alongside international ISO/IEC standards, and how EN 18286 and ISO/IEC 42001 support organizations in meeting EU AI Act requirements. Series | Inside AI - The EU AI Act in Practice Find out more about the issues raised in this episode EN 18286 ISO/IEC 42001 The Standards Show | ISO/IEC 42001 revisited Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#235
August 12 · 24 min
Inside AI | The EU AI 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 protection of fundamental rights. But how does regulation become reality? And what role do standards play in helping organizations develop and deploy trustworthy AI systems? This Inside AI | The EU AI Act in Practice series takes a practical look at the journey from legislation to implementation. Across the episodes, it explores why the AI Act was introduced, how risk-based regulation works, how standards support compliance, and what organizations need to consider as they prepare for the new regulatory landscape. From harmonised European standards and AI assurance to quality management and risk management, the series examines the tools and approaches that will help turn AI regulation into practice. This episode explores the problems the AI Act was designed to address and why it takes a risk-based approach. It also examines the role of fundamental rights, responsibilities across the AI value chain, and why standards will be essential to supporting compliance. Series | Inside AI - The EU AI Act in Practice Find out more about the issues raised in this episode EU AI Act Article 50 Transparency Obligations BSI Webinar | EU ACT Act BSI Whitepaper | EU AI Act Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#234
August 5 · 28 min
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 explores how BSI, working with the Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN), is using innovative technologies to reduce audit fatigue and duplication while improving the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of supplier audits. Series | Innovation Impact Find out more about the issues raised in this episode Supplier Compliance Audit Network (SCAN) SCAN and BSI ISO 56000 – Innovation management Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#233
July 28 · 7 min
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 ISO/IEC Directives to make standards development more efficient BSI research reveals productivity impact of workplace wellbeing Have your say on standards by becoming a BSI Committee Chair Series | Standards Desk of News Audiobook | Report - Creating a Culture of Trust BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#232
July 17 · 10 min
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 with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#231
July 10 · 34 min
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 where standards play a critical role. This episode is an abridged audio version of the BSI Report - The Value of Creating a Culture of Trust: Exploring the impact of workplace health and wellbeing support on productivity. Across many advanced economies, productivity has stagnated while economic inactivity and workplace absence linked to ill-health have increased. As employers navigate demographic change, evolving ways of working and growing wellbeing challenges, understanding how workplace culture influences productivity has become an increasingly important priority for organizations and policymakers alike. The Creating a Culture of Trust report examines how employee confidence in raising health and wellbeing challenges affects productivity across the UK, US and Germany. Drawing on new research, it introduces the concept of the “confidence productivity premium” and shows how supportive workplace cultures and standards-based approaches can reduce absenteeism, improve retention and unlock measurable economic value for employers and the wider economy. Series | Audiobooks Find out more about the issues raised in this episode The Value of Creating a Culture of Trust Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#230
June 29 · 7 min
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 next generation of innovators Prime Minister backs BSI workplace suicide prevention standard at PMQs New global standard to guide financial sector net zero transition Have your say on standards for workplace wellbeing, water safety, and net zero Series | Standards Desk of News BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#229
June 25 · 19 min
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 - 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 Rowshi Hussain, a geo-environmental engineer at Cundall - a global engineering consultancy that provides sustainable design and engineering services for buildings and infrastructure projects. She is a standards-maker in the field of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and an award-winning one too, having won a Young Professional Impact Award at the BSI Impact Awards 2026 for her work on BS 30417. Rowshi shares her motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact of standards-making on her career, her employer, and her 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 BS 30417 - Provision of inclusive PPE BS 30417 - launch event Standards in 10 Minutes | BS 30417 BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#228
June 15 · 10 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 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode ISO 14001:2026 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#227
June 9 · 23 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 Impact Find out more about the issues raised in this episode The Future of Trust: Sustainability Accelerator | Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) ISO 56000 – Innovation management Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#226
May 26 · 7 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 published Why ISO 9001 is being revised for a new world What changes in ISO 9001 mean in practice Quality moves from systems to behaviour in ISO 9001 What the ISO 9001 update means for certified organizations Getting ready for ISO 9001:2026 while the final draft is still open Series | Standards Desk of News ISO 9001:2026 FDIS BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#225
May 18 · 13 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 | Audiobooks Find out more about the issues raised in this episode The London Declaration: transforming standards for net zero Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#224
May 7 · 10 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 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 8888 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#223
April 27 · 8 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 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 Series | Standards Desk of News BSI Education Hub Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#222
April 22 · 28 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 14001:2026 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#221
April 10 · 17 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-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme Medical devices Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#220
April 10 · 19 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-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme BS 30417 - Inclusive PPE Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show
#219
April 10 · 24 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-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme BSI CAS/1 - Conformity assessment Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

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