New Standard great news for business
29 September 2011
A new international standard that improves business and quality performance is g...more
Standards can raise GDP by up to 1% – new NZ study
14 September 2011
A new Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) study, The Economic Benefit...more
Standardisation of carbon and water footprinting ensures a level playing field
14 September 2011
Recently we talked to Dr Sarah McLaren and Dr Barbara Nebel about New Zealand'...more
Safety verification of existing gas installations – Interim Standard published
14 September 2011
A new Interim Standard has been published – Safety verification of existing gas...more
New international business Standards – supply chain resilience, product colours, packaging design, and lighting of work places
14 September 2011
New ISO Standard to ensure resilience throughout the supply chai...more
Electrical Standards update – second-hand and repaired electrical equipment, mobile electro-medical installations, annual work programme, and hazardous areas
14 September 2011
Safety inspection of second-hand and repaired electrical equipment – revised ...more
New ISO information technology Standards – service management systems, information security risk management, and security of biometric data online
14 September 2011
Service management systems – new ISO Standard Improved ISO Standard helps or...more
NZS 3604:2011 referenced as an Acceptable Solution by the Department of Building and Housing from 1 August 2011
19 August 2011
On 1 August 2011, the Department of Building and Housing announced changes to ...more
Meritorious Awards lunch held in Christchurch – message from Debbie Chin, Standards New Zealand Chief Executive
19 August 2011
On Thursday 21 July 2011, John Lumsden, Standards Council Chair, and I were delighte...more
Standards allow 'common language' across an industry sector – Masterspec
19 August 2011
Recently we talked to Rolf Huber, Masterspec Chief Executive, about how standardisat...more
Automatic fire sprinkler systems – review of Standard
19 August 2011
Regular reviews of fire protection Standards are required to ensure they remain appr...more
Gas Standards – new Interim Standard and an international IEC award winner
19 August 2011
Safety of gas appliances – Interim Standard published
International award fo...more
Facilities management – proposed new ISO field of technical activity
19 August 2011
Standards New Zealand is consulting with key stakeholders on a potential new area of...more
Film industry – new British sustainability Standard
19 August 2011
A new British Standard sets out the requirements to improve the sustainability of th...more
How international Standards contribute to SME success – managers in 10 countries talk to ISO
19 August 2011
International Standards provide many benefits for businesses worldwide, but these be...more
Improving protective clothing for agricultural farmers and workers using pesticides – new ISO Standard
19 August 2011
A new ISO Standard on protective clothing will help farmers and agricultural workers...more
Workplace first aid kits – new British Standard
19 August 2011
A new British Standard Workplace first aid kits. Specification for the contents of w...more
European toy safety directive changes for first time in 20 years and a new BS toy Standard published
19 August 2011
BS EN 71-1:2011 Safety of toys. Mechanical and physical properties provides detail o...more
