Consumers and Standards series | Episode 3 | Consumer vulnerability

Part of the BSI Education Podcast - Consumers and Standards series - in association with CPIN - the consumer and public interest network. bsigroup.com/consumers. Vulnerability has risen up the consumer protection agenda in recent years. The UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection, revised in 2015, cite the protection of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers as a key principle to be considered by governments, policymakers and businesses.In this 3rd episode of the series Matthew welcomes CPIN Chair Julie Hunter, Julie Walker from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, Martin Coppack from Fair By Design, and Caroline Lewis from Access Design Solutions.They discuss how CPIN and standards play a vital role in improving outcomes for vulnerable consumers.#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]