The British Standards Institution (BSI) – United Kingdom (HQ)

Global standards and certification body – the centre of BSI operations

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is one of the world’s leading organizations in the field of standardization and certification, founded in 1901 in the United Kingdom. BSI has played a key role in the development of many international standards, including ISO standards, which today form the foundation of management systems worldwide.

The headquarters in the United Kingdom serves as the central hub for managing BSI’s global operations, covering management system certification, standards development, and support for organizations across various sectors.

BSI operates based on internationally recognized accreditations and extensive experience, delivering certification that is widely recognized and accepted across global markets. Certification services are delivered through specialized operational entities, including, among others, BSI Assurance UK Ltd.

Scope of activities

BSI operates on a global scale, offering:

Management system certification
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 50001 and other international standards

Standards development
participation in the development and revision of international standards

Training and competence development
programmes for auditors and management system professionals

Product certification and marking
including CE marking and the BSI Kitemark™

BSI operational structure

BSI delivers certification services worldwide through a structure that includes its headquarters in the United Kingdom, supported by regional and local operating entities across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Pacific region, as well as the Middle East and Africa.

In Poland and across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region, certification services are delivered by:

→ BSI Group Polska Sp. z o.o.