BSI Group

File:BSI logo on BSI headquarters building 2016.JPG, West London, featuring the BSI Group logo]]

BSI was founded as the Engineering Standards Committee in London in 1901.Robert C McWilliam. BSI: The first hundred years. 2001. Thanet Press. London{{cite web |website=ICE.org Institution of Civil Engineers

|url=https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/what-do-civil-engineers-do/british-standards-institution

|title=British Standards Institution |year=2018}} It subsequently extended its standardization work and became the British Engineering Standards Association in 1918, adopting the name British Standards Institution in 1931 after receiving a Royal Charter in 1929. In 1998 a revision of the Charter enabled the organization to diversify and acquire other businesses, and the trading name was changed to BSI Group.

The Group now operates in 195 countries.{{cite web |title=BSI Group Annual Report 2021 |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/globalassets/documents/about-bsi/financial-performance/2021/the-british-standards-institution-annual-report-and-financial-statements-2021-web.pdf |website=BSIgroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=28 September 2022}} The core business remains standards and standards related services, although the majority of the Group's revenue comes from management systems assessment and certification work.{{cite web |title=Annual Report 2018 |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/financial-information/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=3 May 2019}}

In 2021, BSI appointed its first female chief executive officer, Susan Taylor Martin.{{cite web |title=BSI announces appointment of new chief executive |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2020/december/bsi-announces-appointment-of-new-chief-executive/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=9 December 2020}}

Image:C++ Standards Committee meeting - July 1997 London - Monday session.jpg

BSI produces British Standards, and, as the UK's National Standards Body, is also responsible for the UK publication, in English, of international and European standards. BSI is obliged to adopt and publish all European Standards as identical British Standards (prefixed BS EN) and to withdraw pre-existing British Standards that are in conflict.[http://www.cen.eu/cenorm/aboutus/benefits/index.asp European Committee for Standardization Benefits and Principles] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090807072935/http://www.cen.eu/cenorm/aboutus/benefits/index.asp |date=7 August 2009 }} However, it has the option to adopt and publish international standards (prefixed BS ISO or BS IEC).

In response to commercial demands, BSI also produces commissioned standards products such as Publicly Available Specifications, (PASs), Private Standards and Business Information Publications. These products are commissioned by individual organizations and trade associations to meet their needs for standardized specifications, guidelines, codes of practice etc. Because they are not subject to the same consultation and consensus requirements as formal standards, the lead time is shorter.

BSI also publishes standards-related books, CD-ROMs, subscription and web-based products as well as providing training on standards-related issues.

Image:BSI presentation to International Maritime Organization for re-certification of IMO Information Security Management to ISO 27001.jpg

With 80,000 clients, BSI is one of the world's largest certification bodies. It audits and provides certification to companies worldwide who implement management systems standards. BSI also runs training courses that cover the implementation and auditing requirements of national and international management systems standards.

It is independently accredited{{cite web |title=Who's accredited? |url=https://www.ukas.com/wp-content/uploads/schedule_uploads/00011/04947/0003Management-Systems.pdf |website=www.ukas.com |publisher=United Kingdom Accreditation Service |access-date=18 May 2021}} and assesses a wide range of standards and other specifications including:

{{columns-list|colwidth=21em|

• ISO 9001 (Quality),
• ISO 13485 (Quality management systems for medical devices)
• ISO 14001 (Environment),
• ISO 50001 (Energy management systems),
• BS 65000 (Organizational Resilience),
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety),
• ISO/IEC 27001 (previously BS 7799 for Information Security),
• ISO/IEC 20000 (previously BS 15000 for IT Service Management);
• PAS 99 (Integrated Management),
• ISO 22301 (Societal security – Business continuity management systems – Requirements),
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification,
• (RSPO) Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
• SA8000 (Social Accountability) and
• Food Safety standards and specifications, including ISO 22000.
• AS9100, AS9110, AS9120 Aerospace
• EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
• ISO 31000 (Risk Management) }}

File:BSI Group Kitemark certification symbol.png

Image:Kitemark (British Standards) in "Watt" access cover, Newtownards.jpg

Within Testing Services, BSI's best known product in the UK is the Kitemark, a registered certification mark first used in 1903. The Kitemark – which is recognized by 82% of UK adults{{cite web|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/Documents/about-bsi/financial-performance/2006/bsi-annual-review-2006.pdf |title=Annual Review 2006, page 15 |access-date=3 April 2012}} – signifies products or services which have been assessed and tested as meeting the requirements of the related specification or standard within a Kitemark scheme.

BSI also conducts testing of products for a range of certifications, including for CE marking. CE marking must be applied to a wide range of products intended for sale in the European Economic Area. Frequently manufacturers or importers need a third-party certification of their product from an accredited or 'Notified' body. BSI holds Notified Body status for 15 EU Directives,{{cite web|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/Documents/about-bsi/financial-performance/2009/bsi-financial-performance-2009.pdf |title=BSI Group Annual Report and Financial Statements 2009, page 97 |access-date=3 April 2012}} including construction products, marine equipment, pressurised equipment and personal protective equipment.

BSI also conducts testing for manufacturers developing new products and has facilities to test across a wide range of sectors, including construction, fire safety, electrical and electronic and engineering products.

Within Healthcare, BSI provides regulatory and quality management reviews and product certification for medical device manufacturers in Europe, the United States, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Canada and China.{{cite web|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/Documents/about-bsi/financial-performance/2009/bsi-financial-performance-2009.pdf |title=BSI Group Annual Report and Financial Statements 2009, page 11 |access-date=3 April 2012}} It is the market leader in the US, the world's biggest healthcare market.{{cite web|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/Documents/about-bsi/financial-performance/2009/bsi-financial-performance-2009.pdf |title=BSI Group Annual Report and Financial Statements 2009, page 24 |access-date=3 April 2012}}

Starting in 1998, BSI Group has adopted a policy of international growth through acquisition as follows:{{cite web|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/our-history/ |title=History of BSI Group |publisher=Bsigroup.com |date=22 April 1929 |access-date=3 April 2012}}

• 1998: CEEM, USA and International Standards Certification Pte Ltd, Singapore
• 2002: KPMG's certification business in North America
• 2003: BSI Pacific Ltd, Hong Kong
• 2004: KPMG's certification business in the Netherlands
• 2006: Nis Zert, Germany; Entropy International Ltd, Canada & UK; Benchmark Certification Pty Ltd, Australia; ASI-QS, UK
• 2009: Supply Chain Security Division of First Advantage Corp. USA; Certification International S.r.l, Italy; EUROCAT, Germany
• 2010: GLCS, the leading certifier of gas related consumer equipment in the UK and one of the top three in Europe,{{cite web|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2010/3/BSI-joins-forces-with-gas-certification-body-to-provide-extended-testing-offering-to-customers/ |title=BSI Press Release 22 March 2010 |publisher=Bsigroup.com |date=22 March 2010 |access-date=3 April 2012}} the certification business of BS Services Italia S.r.l. (BSS); Systems Management Indonesia (SMI).
• 2013: 9 May 2013 – NCS International and its daughter company NCSI Americas, Inc.{{cite web|title=BSI strengthens position in Australia with acquisition of NCS International|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2013/May-2013/BSI-strengthens-position-in-Australia-with-acquisition-of-NCS-International/|publisher=BSI|access-date=20 May 2013|date=10 May 2013}}
• 2015: 24 January – EORM, a US consultancy specialising in environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability services{{cite web |title=BSI enters the US consultancy market with EORM acquisition |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2015/january/BSI-enters-US-consultancy-market-with-EORM-acquisition1/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=20 September 2019 |archive-date=28 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928214003/https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2015/january/bsi-enters-us-consultancy-market-with-eorm-acquisition1/ |url-status=dead }}
• 2015: 30 January – the management systems certification business of PwC in South Africa{{cite web|title=BSI Group Annual Report and Financial Statements 2014, page 59, Post balance sheet events |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/Documents/about-bsi/financial-performance/2014/bsi-financial-performance-2014.pdf|website=bsigroup.com|access-date=5 June 2015}}
• 2015: 3 June – Hill County Environmental Inc, a US environmental and engineering services consultancy{{cite web |title=BSI expands its environmental consulting and engineering offering with acquisition of Hill Country Environmental Inc |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2015/june/BSI-expands-its-environmental-consulting-and-engineering-offering-with-Acquisition-of-Hill-Country-Environmental-Inc/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI |access-date=3 May 2019}}
• 2016: 4 April – Espion Ltd and Espion UK, experts at managing and securing corporate information{{cite web|last1=Weckler|first1=Adrian|title=British IT security firm snaps up Espion|url=http://www.independent.ie/business/british-it-security-firm-snaps-up-espion-34598634.html|website=The Irish Independent|date=5 April 2016 |publisher=Independent IE|access-date=11 November 2016}}
• 2016: 15 August – Atrium Environmental Health and Safety Services LLC, experts in occupational safety, industrial safety and environmental compliance{{cite web|title=BSI expands US footprint with Atrium acquisition|url=http://www.cirmagazine.com/cir/bsi-atrium.php|website=cirmagazine.com|date=15 August 2016 |publisher=Continuity Insurance and Risk|access-date=11 November 2016}}
• 2016: 22 September – Creative Environment Solutions (CES) Corp., an Environmental and Safety consulting firm{{cite web |title=BSI acquires creative environment solutions east coast ehs |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-US/About-BSI/Media-Center/Press-Releases/2016/september/bsi-acquires-creative-environment-solutions-east-coast-ehs/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=20 September 2019}}
• 2016: 4 October – Info-Assure Ltd, a leading provider of cyber security and information assurance{{cite web|last1=Sims|first1=Brian|title=BSI moves to acquire UK cyber security and assurance expert Info-Assure Ltd|url=http://www.risk-uk.com/bsi-moves-acquire-uk-cyber-security-assurance-expert-info-assure-ltd/|website=risk-uk.com|publisher=Risk UK|access-date=11 November 2016|archive-date=11 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111201305/http://www.risk-uk.com/bsi-moves-acquire-uk-cyber-security-assurance-expert-info-assure-ltd/|url-status=dead}}
• 2016: 15 December – Quantum Management Group Inc, a US environmental, health and safety (EHS) consultancy{{cite web |title=BSI completes third EHS consulting firm acquisition of 2016 with addition of Quantum Management Group Inc |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2016/december/BSI-completes-third-EHS-Consulting-firm-acquisition-of-2016-with-addition-of-Quantum-Management-Group-Inc/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=3 May 2019}}
• 2017: 5 December – Neville Clarke, the Business Process Improvement Expert {{Cite web|title=BSI strengthens position in Asia Pacific with acquisition of Neville Clarke|url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2017/december/BSI-acquisition-of-Neville-Clarke/|access-date=2022-02-04|website=bsigroup.com|language=en-GB}}
• 2018: 8 November – AirCert GmbH, a specialist aerospace certification company located in Munich, Germany{{cite web |title=Aircert acquisition strengthens BSI certification offer |url=https://www.aircraftinteriorsinternational.com/news/industry-news/aircert-acquisition-strengthens-bsis-certification-offer.html |website=aircraftinteriorsinternational.com |date=15 November 2018 |publisher=Aircraft Interiors |access-date=3 May 2019}}
• 2019: 3 April – AppSec Consulting, a US cybersecurity and information resilience company{{cite web |title=BSI acquires AppSec Consulting |url=http://www.cirmagazine.com/cir/BSI-acquires-AppSec-Consulting.php |website=cirmagazine.com |date=4 April 2019 |publisher=CIR Magazine |access-date=3 May 2019}}
• 2021: 1 February – Q-Audit, a JAS-ANZ accredited healthcare auditing body based in Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.{{cite web |title=BSI strengthens its healthcare business with the acquisition of Q-Audit |url=https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2021-press-releases/february/bsi-strengthens-its-healthcare-business-with-the-acquisition-of-q-audit/ |website=bsigroup.com |publisher=BSI Group |access-date=1 February 2021 |archive-date=1 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201170526/https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2021-press-releases/february/bsi-strengthens-its-healthcare-business-with-the-acquisition-of-q-audit/ |url-status=dead }}

In 2021, BSI Group, supported by the Construction Products Association,Construction Products Association, [https://www.constructionproducts.org.uk/our-expertise/technical-and-regulatory-intelligence/digitalisation/bsi-identify BSI Identify], accessed 16 July 2022 led the development of a system known as BSI Identify, which has been established in response to Dame Judith Hackitt's recommendation that {{quote|The built environment sector ... needs to accelerate the adoption of readily available means of providing product traceability. ... [T]here is a strong case for materials and products to carry permanent marking to ensure their identification and traceability...and...a consistent labelling and traceability system.{{OGL-attribution|Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-building-regulations-and-fire-safety-final-report Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety: final report], p. 96, published 17 May 2018, accessed 13 December 2021}}}} BSI Identify uses new Digital Object Identifier (DOI) technology "to deliver a unique, constant, and interoperable identifier", known as a BSI UPIN, "which can be assigned to products to help UK manufacturers to directly manage information about their products in the supply chain".BSI Group, [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2021/november/bsi-identify-new-id-technology-to-bring-transparency-and-product-traceability-through-the-built-environment-supply-chain/ BSI Identify: New ID technology to bring transparency and product traceability through the built environment supply chain], published 15 November 2021, accessed 13 December 2021 The aim of the BSI Identify programme is that "wherever you are with [a] product, you can take a snapshot of the QR code with your mobile device and it will immediately take you to the product technical data sheet. You can see exactly what product it is, you can answer any questions about it, you can see installation advice etc."Turk, A. in interview with Cameron, H., [https://www.barbour-abi.com/why-product-traceability-matters/ Why product traceability matters], Barbour ABI, published November 2021, accessed 13 December 2021

The BSI coat of arms was granted by the College of Arms in 1951{{Cite book |last=Briggs |first=Geoffrey |title=Civic & corporate heraldry: a dictionary of impersonal arms of England, Wales, & N. Ireland |date=1971 |publisher=(10 Beauchamp Place, S.W.3), Heraldry Today |isbn=978-0-900455-21-6 |location=London |pages=82}}.{{Infobox COA wide

|escutcheon = Argent on a bend Gules between a retort Proper the bowl half-filled with liquid Azure and a hank of cotton palewise of the last a girder couped of the first.{{cite web|url=https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/wiki/British_Standards_Institution |publisher=Heraldry of the World |accessdate=31 August 2024 |title=British Standards Institute|date=16 June 2024 }}

|crest = On a wreath of the colours two hands couped at the wrist holding an open book Proper bound Gules edged Or.

|motto = Essem Quam Videri

|year_granted=3 January 1951.|supporters=On either side a lion guardant gules, that to the dexter holding with the interior forepaw a plumbline Or, and that to the sinister holding in the interior forepaw a plumbline Or, and that to the sinister holding in the interior forepaw a pair of scales gold.|name=British Standards Institution}}

{{columns-list|colwidth=19em|

• British Electrotechnical Approvals Board
• British Approvals Board for Telecommunications
• European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)
• European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
• European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
• International Electrotechnical Commission
• International standards
• UKAS
• Standards organization
• The International Customer Service Institute (TICSI)
• Trading Standards Institute

}}

{{clear}}

{{reflist|30em}}

• {{Official website}}
• [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/ BSI Group United Kingdom]

{{Authority control}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bsi Group}}

BSI Group

Category:Certification marks

Category:Companies based in the London Borough of Hounslow

Category:Electrical safety standards organizations

Category:Trade associations based in the United Kingdom

Category:International Electrotechnical Commission

United Kingdom

Category:Ig Nobel laureates

Category:Organizations established in 1901

Category:Standards organisations in the United Kingdom

Category:1901 establishments in the United Kingdom