British Standards Institution
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK's national standards body. It produces technical standards on a wide range of products and services and also supplies certification and standards-related services to businesses. Formed in 1901, BSI was the world's first national standards body[1].
Purpose
The purpose of BSI is to inspire trust for a more resilient world. Their solutions and services are intended to improve performance and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Their mission is to share knowledge, innovation and best practice to help people and organisations make excellance a habit.
In 1929 it was granted a Royal Charter.
BSI also represents UK interests at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrochemical Commission (IEC) and the European Standards Organisations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI)[1].
Relevance to Waste
Some waste-derived products seek to achieve and/or meet a BSI standard i.e. British Standard - SRF Methods for Sampling BS EN 15442:2011
