2011 press releases

2011 News

14 December 2011

BSI leads the way with completion of ISO 17021 transition >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is proud to announce that it is one of the first certification bodies in the world to successfully upgrade its global accreditation certificate to the newly revised ISO/ IEC 17021:2011 standard.

13 December 2011

WWF engages BSI to develop best practice standard to help business stop trade in illegal timber >

WWF-UK is working with the British Standards Institution (BSI) to develop a fast-track guidance standard to help the timber industry meet the new European Timber Regulation (EUTR) which comes into effect on 03 March 2013.

12 December 2011

BSI joins European Fire and Security Group >

Member acceptance of BSI test results reduces testing and certification lead times

01 December 2011

BSI appoints Sir David Brown as Chairman Designate of BSI Group >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) today announced that Sir David Brown has been named as the Deputy Chairman and Chairman Designate of BSI Group with immediate effect.

01 December 2011

Anti-bribery controls top of corporate agenda >

BSI launches new standard to help organizations demonstrate that they have robust anti-bribery policies, practices and systems in place.

29 November 2011

Eurocodes made simple with the launch of Eurocodes PLUS >

A revolutionary product that digitises all 15,000 pages of the Eurocodes has been launched by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Eurocodes PLUS will help organisations reduce the cost of implementing the Eurocodes by making them easier to understand and more accessible for civil and structural engineers.

25 November 2011

Bury St Edmunds company wins top UK business award >

A Bury St Edmunds social enterprise has beaten off competition from some of Britain’s best green businesses to win a leading UK industry award. Aid to Hospitals Worldwide has collected the British Chambers of Commerce Sustainability Award, sponsored by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

24 November 2011

BSI helps clients get the most from consultants with the first European standard for management consultancy >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the first European standard for management consultancy. BS EN 16114 - Management Consultancy Services - provides a best practice framework to help consultants improve the tangible value and transparency of their services.

22 November 2011

ILAC approval of BSI-EUROCAT testing laboratory facilitates international market access for clients >

BSI-EUROCAT, Germany’s Notified Body for medical device testing and certification is proud to announce that it now fulfils the requirements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

18 November 2011

BSI appoints Dr Scott Steedman as Director (Designate) of Standards >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) today announced that Dr Scott Steedman CBE has been named as the Director (designate) of Standards and will start his new position from 16th January 2012.

17 November 2011

BSI publishes first good practice guide for industry standards consortia >

Guide created in response to growth of standards in key sectors of the economy. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the first good practice guide for the establishment and management of standards consortia.

16 November 2011

BSI increases investment in Germany to extend global testing platform for medical devices >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) announces today that EUROCAT, the German medical devices Notified Body and Test House owned by the BSI Group, will re-brand to BSI.

15 November 2011

New emergency lighting standard extended to give landlords peace of mind >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised its emergency lighting standard to ensure the safety of building occupants in the event of a sudden loss of normal lighting or fire.

10 November 2011

Construction industry gains new framework from BSI for best practice procurement >

A new procurement standard for the construction market has been launched by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

07 November 2011

UK plans for increased flood risk with new standard from BSI >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released a new standard to help organisations involved in planning developments analyse the risk of flooding and select appropriate risk management solutions.

27 October 2011

BSI reveals top ten toy safety tips for Christmas >

With Christmas only 58 days away, many parents will be starting to think about buying presents; many of which will be toys. To help inform parents and relatives, The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a new consumer guide on toy safety entitled ‘Playing Safe’.

25 October 2011

BSI involved in UKAS pilot for the Green Deal >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has been selected by UKAS as one of the few pilot organisations trialling the certification scheme to which Green Deal Installers and Advisors will be audited against.

14 October 2011

World Standards Day - the business benefits of standards >

Standards create benefits to individuals that are taken for granted every day.

03 October 2011

BSI releases Green Deal standard for industry review >

The British Standards Institution (BSI), working with the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), has released the draft Green Deal standard for the installation of energy efficiency measures to comply with the UK Government’s Green Deal initiative and is asking industry to get involved and share their feedback before it is finalised.

26 September 2011

ISO appoints its new British President >

Mr Terry Hill, CBE has been appointed to be the next ISO President following the 34th ISO General Assembly in New Delhi last week.

19 September 2011

Newly revised PAS 2050 poised to boost international efforts to carbon footprint products >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has today issued a revision to PAS 2050, the standard widely used by businesses to calculate the carbon footprint of their goods and services.

15 September 2011

New pre-requisite programmes from BSI set to minimise risks in the manufacture of animal food and feed >

The British Standards Institution, BSI, today launches a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) for animal food and feed to further reduce food safety risks along the food supply chain.

12 September 2011

Cabinet office and BSI join forces to tackle crisis management >

The Cabinet Office and the British Standards Institution are today launching a new crisis management standard to help businesses cope with unexpected emergencies like civil unrest, employee deaths, corporate espionage or natural disaster.

09 September 2011

BSI helps healthcare manufacturers bring regenerative medicinal products to market >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is assisting healthcare manufacturers get products to market with the launch of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS) providing guidance on the development of human cells for clinical applications.

07 September 2011

Sustainability success awarded at Millennium Stadium >

The Millennium Stadium was recognised as the UK’s first sustainable event stadium during an official certificate presentation at the multi-event venue today.

10 September 2011

BSI helps manufacturers demonstrate the sustainability of their products >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a new standard to help manufacturers demonstrate best practice regarding the sustainability of their products.

08 August 2011

Global research reveals corporate cybercrime tops boardroom agenda >

High profile corporate cybercrime is putting information security on boardroom agendas around the world, a global survey reveals today.

02 August 2011

NEC Australia achieve certification to the Business Continuity standard, BS 25999 >

NEC Australia (www.nec.com.au) becomes the first company in Australia to achieve Certification to the globally recognised Business Continuity Management Standard, BS 25999.

19 July 2011

New Kitemark scheme from BSI increases confidence over safety of commercial appliances and reduces risk of fire >

Against a backdrop of product recalls and counterfeit goods, the British Standards Institution (BSI) today announces the launch of a new Kitemark® scheme for commercial catering appliances.

19 July 2011

BSI extends scope of international product certification services >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has extended the scope of its product testing and certification services under the International Electrotechnical Commission for Electrical Equipment (IECEE) Certification Body (CB) Scheme.

18 July 2011

BSI helps CaixaBank demonstrate robust contingency plans through certification to globally recognised business continuity standard >

Barcelona’s CaixaBank has been awarded certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to the business continuity management system standard, BS 25999.

15 July 2011

Is your business at risk of sleep-walking into a reputational time bomb? >

The current phone hacking scandal is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to keeping company information secure.

14 July 2011

Pioneering standard from BSI addresses public concerns over biometric technologies >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched a new standard to address growing concerns around the use of biometric technologies.

07 July 2011

BSI opens new EMEA headquarters in Milton Keynes >

British Standards Institution, which has been helping businesses innovate, manage risk and improve their performance for more than 100 years, has today opened its new EMEA corporate headquarters in Milton Keynes.

07 July 2011

BSI Japan issues BSI Group’s first BS ISO 50001 certificate to Yamazaki-jari-shoten >

BSI Japan is pleased to announce that it certified Yamazaki-jari-shoten to BS ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management Systems on 7 July 2011.

01 July 2011

Bribery act sends UK PLC scrambling for protection >

Tough anti-corruption laws which come into force today introduce a new offence of “failure of a commercial organisation to prevent bribery” – leading to a surge in interest in standards that can act as a defence for accused companies.

27 June 2011

BSI launches new standard to enhance food safety across the supply chain >

The British Standards Institution, BSI, today launches a new standard to streamline food safety systems between food manufacturers and the packaging they use for their products.

16 June 2011

Successful Vehicle Damage Repair Process Specification Updated – PAS 125:2011 >

BSI today launches the update to the highly successful Publicly Available Specification for vehicle damage repair process, PAS 125:2011.

15 June 2011

Specification for Hospital cleanliness now available >

Work on a new specification for the planning, application and measurement of cleanliness services in acute, community and mental health hospitals in England is now complete.

15 June 2011

BSI launches new energy management standard to help companies cut CO2 and costs >

The British Standards Institution (BSI) today announces the launch of the first internationally recognised energy management standard to help organizations improve profitability, cut their CO2 emissions and meet climate change targets.

07 June 2013

Award recognises the importance of business collaboration: First UK businesses to meet the requirements of BS 11000 named >

EMCOR Group (UK), Lockheed Martin, NATS, and Raytheon UK have become the first businesses in the UK to be certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI) as meeting the requirements of the new BS 11000 standard for Collaborative business relationships.

15 May 2011

UK film industry pioneers sustainability standard developed by BSI >

The British film industry, in conjunction with BSI, creates BS 8909, the British Standard that will improve the environmental, social and economic impact of the film industry.

09 May 2011

BSI Releases Upgrade to Quality Module of Entropy® Software >

BSI announces an upgrade to the quality management module in its Entropy® Software solution, its web based GRC software, to help improve business processes and drive business growth.

18 April 2011

BSI publishes new specification on the reuse of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Used Electronic and Electrical Equipment (UEEE) >

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) commissioned BSI to develop a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

17 April 2011

BSI Group sets standards for continued international growth >

BSI Group announces its result for 2010, which has seen its revenue grow 5.6% to £235.3m and operating profit up 4.2% to £27.3m.

14 April 2011

Join the Public Consultation Process for Event Sustainability Management >

The public consultation process for the international standard for event sustainability, ISO 20121, is open for a three-month period.

24 March 2011

Managing corporate websites redefined: PAS 124: 2011 debuts to improve corporate website performance >

A new, end-to-end code of practice to help managers deal with today’s increasingly complex corporate websites was launched today.

04 March 2011

New British Standard offers better protection for inventors >

A new British Standard setting out for the first time good practice and principals of ethical behaviour for organisations providing services to inventors has just been published by BSI.

02 March 2011

Industry backs new BSI standard for financial services compliance >

The financial services industry has given its support to the publication of a new British Standard developed in response to calls for greater governance within the sector.

28 February 2011

BSI and Kitemark® declared Superbrands for 2011 >

BSI and its renowned Kitemark have each scored highly in the prestigious Business Superbrands 2011 chart.

21 February 2011

The Kitemark® for vehicle body repair scheme celebrates its fourth birthday with over 800 bodyshops certified >

BSI is delighted to celebrate the fourth birthday of the vehicle body repair scheme that has redefined the crash repair industry.

28 January 2011

New year heralds new horizons for BSI >

LONDON –28 January 2011 – New horizons lie open to BSI and its clients in the New Year. At the close of 2010, BSI completed the acquisition of partner companies in both Indonesia and Italy, having set up offices in Qatar and Saudi Arabia earlier in the year.

26 January 2011