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The IFAN Podcast shares real-world insights and experiences from standards users worldwide, providing a global platform to exchange practical experiences, lessons learned, and the real impact of standards in action.
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In this episode of Voice of Standard Users, we sit down with Francis Pernel, Director of the IEC/ ISO Single Delivery Unit (SDU). Together, we explore the SMART program - a landmark joint initiative designed to deliver international standards in digitally enhanced, highly accessible formats without sacrificing their authoritative consensus. Francis breaks down why SMART goes beyond traditional PDF and XML files, how the SDU establishes a unified foundation for both ISO and IEC, and how digita...
In this episode of IFAN – The Voice of Standards Users, we speak with Dr. Mike Eric Juru, CEO of Integrated Properties and Chairman of the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe, about the transformative power of international standards. Dr. Juru shares the remarkable journey of Integrated Properties from a business struggling with inconsistent processes and operational challenges to becoming the first organization in Zimbabwe to achieve certification to three major ISO standards: ISO 9001, ...
Join us on IFAN – The Voice of Standards Users as we sit down with Alex Stoichitoiu, President of IQNET. With deep expertise spanning ISO, CEN-CENELEC, and global accreditation, Alex offers a unique insider look at the changing landscape of international standardization and conformity assessment. From the shift toward subscription-based standards access to lowering barriers for SMEs using digital tools, Alex breaks down the key trends shaping global quality infrastructure—and why strong partn...
Behind every medical oxygen cylinder, industrial gas system, and countless products we rely on every day are standards that help keep people safe. In this episode of the IFAN Podcast, IFAN speaks with Laura Brumsey, Senior Vice President of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), about the critical role standards play in protecting lives, supporting innovation, and building trust across industries. Laura shares her unexpected journey into the world of standardization, reflects on the vital role...
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the "hidden infrastructure" that powers our global economy. IFAN welcomes Philip Metzger, Secretary General and CEO of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), to discuss how international standards are evolving to meet the challenges of 2026 and beyond. As the world shifts toward an all-electric and connected society, Philip explores the critical intersection of technology, policy, and human safety. We dive deep into: Responsible AI: Mo...
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