Consumers and Standards series | Episode 1 | World Consumer Rights Day

Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series, in association with CPIN - the independent consumer and public interest network.Standards are everywhere, making consumers’ lives safer, fairer and easier. Whether you’re using a mobile phone, shopping online or travelling abroad, standards behind the scenes are setting good practice for organizations that make goods and provide services.In this 1st episode of the series Helena Leurent, Director General of Consumers International - the organization behind #WorldConsumerRightsDay – talks to Matthew about this year's theme of #NoPlasticPollution and how international standards play an important role in delivering consumer rights. Matthew also speak to CPIN Chair Julie Hunter and BSI Consumer Policy Manager Sadie Dainton on the history of consumer rights and representation, and what's to come in the rest of the series.#bsiedpod. education@bsigroup.com. bsigroup.com/education.

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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, such as the monthly Standards Desk of News and Standards in 10 Minutes. And regular features too, including the popular My Favourite Standard. 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 is a stakeholder relations specialist and has been communicating policy ideas and programmes for over 20 years. Cindy Parokkil is an experienced economist and international development practitioner. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]