Timber, I agree you've got to operate within the framework, but I don't think this is a question of scrutinising a standards organisation or interfering in their process in any way, just simply making sure that you are being represented accurately. Have they got the facts right? Are their descriptions of the business and product on the mark? That's just being prudent, in my book. The fact that TIS have been able to get a hold of the BSI submission since the decision came through on the 13th says that it isn't a closed door to them (via an independent person by the looks of it). So my question is, why not proactively manage this on the way through and avoid having to fight fires in the first place? Maybe they gained some leverage over BSI with this unfavourable decision coming through which then gave them access, I don't know, but it is unlikely in my view that BSI would change their tune on access to their submission just because of that...either it is available or it is not.
Trust is good. Checking is better!
TIS Price at posting:
15.4¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Held
