2009 press releases

2009 News

22 December 2009

COP15 certified to British Standard for sustainable event management >

COP15, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, has been certified as compliant with BS 8901, the BSI standard for sustainable event management.

22 December 2009

BSI certifies soft drink's carbon footprint >

BSI has certified Hey Song Corporation, famed in Taiwan for its soft drink products, to PAS 2050, the carbon footprint standard which was launched in October 2008.

15 December 2009

BSI invites comments on standard for managing projects >

BS 6079-1, the British Standard on project management, is being revised to incorporate current technology, techniques and developments in the field of project management

04 December 2009

BSI Standard Paves the Way for Sustained Success >

BSI has published a new edition of BS EN ISO 9004, providing organizations with a framework for achieving long-term success.

02 December 2009

BSI India Issues BS EN 16001 Energy Management Certificate to Shree Cement >

BSI, the global standards, certification and assessment provider, has certified Shree Cement, one of India’s top ten cement manufacturers, to BS EN 16001, the European Energy Management standard.

26 November 2009

BSI to develop specification for hospital cleanliness >

A new specification for cleanliness in healthcare facilities is in development by the Department of Health, National Patient Safety Agency and BSI, the global standards, certification and assessment provider

24 November 2009

BSI Scoops Business Continuity Awards >

BSI, the global standards, certification and assessment provider, has picked up two awards at the Business Continuity Institute’s (BCI) annual BCM World Conference and Exhibition in London.

20 November 2009

BSI standards now available on ANSI webstore >

Standards published by BSI, the global standards, certification and assessment provider, are now available from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as well as from BSI’s own online shop

20 November 2009

BSI Kitemark reach out to consumers >

BSI reach out to motorists to show the importance of using a body shop or garage with BSI Kitemark certification with consumer motoring champion Quentin Willson.

03 November 2009

BSI Group appoints Ann Francke to head up Customer and Product Strategy >

BSI Group, the global standards, certification and assessment provider, today announced the appointment of Ann Francke to the executive position of Managing Director of Global Customer and Product Strategy

27 October 2009

Double BSI certification for BCP Asia >

BSI, the global standards, certification and assessment provider, has certified Business Continuity Planning Asia Pte Ltd (BCP Asia) to two Business Continuity Management (BCM) standards

27 October 2009

BSI man receives business continuity industry award >

Vijay Kumar Magan, Senior Vice President of BSI India, has been awarded the prestigious BCI Industry Personality of the Year Award in the 1st BCI Continuity and Resilience Awards.

26 October 2009

BSI to develop financial services compliance standard >

BSI, the UK’s national standards body, has brought together key stakeholders from the UK financial services sector to develop a standard for compliance teams

22 October 2009

BSI issues first BS EN 16001 Energy Management certificate in Asia-Pacific >

BSI, the global standards, certification and assessment provider, has issued Asia-Pacific’s first certificate to BS EN 16001, the European energy management standard published in July

16 October 2009

New BSI Route to Government's >

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has announced final details of the Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment, now called the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC)

15 October 2009

DHS announces intent to adopt BSI's preparedness standard >

BS 25999 is a business continuity management standard developed by BSI and is used by businesses globally. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its intent to adopt BS 25999 (which comes in two parts) on a trial basis as one of three standards for use in the Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep)

14 October 2009

High Street sets standard for demonstration of carbon neutrality >

Today - World Standards Day [14 October] - BSI announces the development of PAS 2060, a new standard which will ensure a consistent and comparable approach to carbon neutrality claims

13 October 2009

Defra backs BSI's popular sustainable events standard >

Defra minister Hilary Benn today supported a sustainable events standard which has been used widely in the UK to reduce the economic, social and environmental impact of events.

09 October 2009

New BSI guidance to help protect lone workers >

BSI has published a Code of Practice which gives recommendations for the provision of services based on lone worker devices (LWD).

09 October 2009

BSI calls for comment on Dementia Care Guide >

BSI is calling for comments on PAS 800 Use of Dementia Care Mapping for person-centred care in a provider organization – Guide

16 September 2009

BSI launches online data protection tool >

BSI, the global standards and assessment provider, today launches BSI Data Protection Online, an online tool designed to help organizations with the effective management of personal information

11 September 2009

BSI extends healthcare reach with EUROCAT acquisition >

BSI, the global standards and assessment body, has acquired German healthcare certification and testing business, EUROCAT

27 August 2009

BSI publishes standard to assist in the protection of information assets >

BSI, the UK’s leading standards and assessment body, has published a new standard which complements the internationally recognized and certifiable information security standard, BS ISO/IEC 27001

26 August 2009

New addition to BSI board strengthens healthcare capabilities >

BSI Group, the global standards and assessment provider, announces the appointment of non-executive board member, Thomas M. Gorrie, Board Trustee to the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former Johnson & Johnson Corporate Vice President

13 August 2009

BSI calls for comments on learning services standard >

BSI is inviting comments on ISO/DIS 29990, a draft international standard on the provision of non-formal learning services

01 August 2009

BSI sets to work on In Vitro diagnostic medical devices >

As medical science advances and technologies converge it is essential that a Notified Body can provide a full service to its clients

01 August 2009

BSI Strengthens Healthcare Team >

To further strengthen its highly successful Healthcare team -already a world leader in the testing and certification of medical devices

24 July 2009

What's your brand worth? BSI calls for comments on world's first brand valuation standard >

Most people can recognize a strong brand when they see one – it’s authentic, different and relevant. But how do you put a price on such an intangible asset?

24 July 2009

BSI to develop good practice guide for consortia >

BSI is to begin work on a good practice guide to establishing and maintaining effective consortia

13 July 2009

Setting the Standard for Waste Handling >

Today BSI and Constructing Excellence in Wales launch PAS 402 (Publicly Available Specification) for waste resource management organisations in the UK.

10 July 2009

Still time to reduce risks associated with potential swine flu pandemic >

Organizations still have time to put in place a Business Continuity Management (BCM) system ahead of a possible winter flu pandemic, according to BSI, global providers of BCM products and assessment services.

10 July 2009

BSI certifies Spanish National Lottery in Quality and Information Security >

Loterias y Apuestas del Estado (LAE), the Spanish National Lottery, has been certified by BSI for its work in the areas of Quality and Information Security Management.

03 July 2009

BSI calls for responses to draft standard for responsible sourcing schemes in the construction sector >

BSI welcomes all comments on Draft BS 8902 Responsible sourcing sector certification schemes for construction products – Specification.

01 July 2009

UK implements standard to help improve energy efficiency >

A new standard published today by BSI will potentially help organizations make energy cost savings and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions

01 July 2009

esure - the first Insurance company to have a fully Certified BSI Kitemark Repairer Network >

esure – one of the country’s leading car insurers - has become the first UK insurer to have its entire network of repairers certified to the BSI Kitemark (PAS125), which sets out the high standards that policyholders can expect when having their cars repaired

01 July 2009

Dagenham bodyshop AJC Wilson scoops a prestigious award from the Motor industry >

AJC Wilson based in south Dagenham a BSI Kitemark certified bodyshop has scooped the ‘Bodyshop of the Year Award’ at the Motor Trader Industry Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on 8 July

01 July 2009

GB Flint celebrates their prestigious Kitemark® with a successful open day >

GB Flint Coachworks or Flints for Dints as they are more commonly known by their customers in Long Eaton, held a successful open day on 17th of July to promote their BSI Kitemark certification off the back of the consumer launch day held at Triple Focus on 18th of June

29 June 2009

BSI publishes standard for the installation of audiovisual equipment >

BSI has published a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) which will provide a reference point for audiovisual (AV) and electrical installers to ensure that the quality of installations is raised to a sustainable level.

17 June 2009

Kitemark repairers protecting lives >

The safety of British drivers and their passengers is being protected thanks to the success of a major new BSI Kitemark initiative from Thatcham and BSI, new test results released today have shown

26 May 2009

Understanding BS 8901 Workshop: Take a lead from the London 2012 Olympic Games and create more sustainable events >

Understanding BS 8901 Workshop Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 1.30PM – 4.30PM

26 May 2009

BSI calls for comments in major stakeholder survey >

This month BSI is conducting a major survey of its stakeholders to gather their thoughts on standards and standardization.

14 May 2009

BSI invites comments on revised standard for managing a more sustainable event >

BS 8901, the British Standard that took the events industry by storm when it was launched in 2007, has been revised

13 May 2009

BSI Acquires SCSD in the United States and C.I. in Italy >

BSI announces the acquisition of Supply Chain Security Division (SCSD), a division of First Advantage

06 May 2009

Good for Business: New BSI SME Guide published >

BSI has published a new SME guide to standardization, designed to introduce small businesses to British and international standards and showcase organizations benefiting from standardization

05 May 2009