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Brexit got undone

13 September 2022

Every two months, SGS Baseefa Technical Manager Ron Sinclair MBE gives his perspective on the latest developments in the world of standards. This month, Ron discusses the latest in regards to UKCA marking....
The new IEC strategy

12 August 2022

Every two months, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold, IECEx Chairman 2014-2019, provides an update on developments within the organisation. Here, he looks at the new IEC strategy and its strategic goals for the coming years....
The work continues still

12 July 2022

Every two months, SGS Baseefa Technical Manager Ron Sinclair MBE gives his perspective on the latest developments in the world of standards. This month, Ron discusses the outcomes of the first face-to-face international standards meetings for over two years....
Was all for nothing?

07 June 2022

Every two months, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold, IECEx Chairman 2014-2019, provides an update on developments within the organisation....
The work continues

03 May 2022

Every two months, SGS Baseefa Technical Manager Ron Sinclair MBE gives his perspective on the latest developments in the world of standards. This month, Ron discusses the first face-to-face international standards meetings for over two years....

No risk, no fun? 19 April 2022

If you look at the current international standards of ISO TC 197 or IEC 105 in the context of hydrogen safety technology, it is noticeable that almost all these standards require the manufacturer and/or the operator to carry out a risk assessment right at the beginning and as a basis for all subsequent specifications....

The problems of postponement 08 March 2022

Every two months, SGS Baseefa Technical Manager Ron Sinclair MBE gives his perspective on the latest developments in the world of standards. This month, Ron discusses the problems that arise when routine inspections or maintenance are postponed....

Nuclear power for a green deal 15 February 2022

Every two months, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold, IECEx Chairman 2014-2019, provides an update on developments within the organisation. This month, Thorsten discusses the role that nuclear power plays in Europe's energy mix....

It seems we are still in Europe 14 January 2022

Every two months, SGS Baseefa Technical Manager Ron Sinclair MBE gives his perspective on the latest developments in the world of standards. This month, Ron discusses what has changed at the grass roots level of standards development and adoption since Brexit....

The new safety culture for hydrogen 01 December 2021

Every two months, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Arnhold, IECEx Chairman 2014-2019, provides an update on developments within the organisation. This month, Thorsten discusses the latest meetings of IECEx working group 19 and the safety culture required for widespread hydrogen adoption....