The Function, Purpose and Value of Standards

Question 1

What do standards do?

Answer 1

Guidance published by standards bodies on how to meet legislation

Question 2

What does BSI (BS) stand for? What does its kitemark do?

Answer 2

British Standards Institution
A UK national standards body whose kitemark shows a product/service meets standards and that the quality management systems the supplier used were thorough

Question 3

What is CE?

Answer 3

European Conformity
Indicates conformity with health, safety and environmental protection standards for products sold in the EU (and some connected countries)

Question 4

What does ISO stand for? What is it?

Answer 4

International Organization for Standardisation
Non-governmental organisation that develops standards ensuring quality, safety and efficiency of products, services and systems