We are pleased to announce the addition of three new BSI standards updates for your review and comment.

Please be advised that a New Work Item Proposal has been loaded to the BSI Standards Development Portal for comment.

  1. Any comments received will be submitted to the national committee MTE/1/1 “Machine tools – Safety” for consideration when deciding the UK response to the associated Standards Development Organisation.

Proposal: ISO/NP 23760 – Safety of machines-tools — Folding and long bending machines

Comment period end date:10/01/2026

Scope

This standard defines the key safety requirements for the design, manufacture, and supply of folding and long-bending machines used for cold working metal — and, in similar conditions, other sheet materials like cardboard or plastics. It covers hazards related to machine use (including foreseeable misuse), operator access from all sides, and includes integral equipment such as back gauges and cutting devices. It also applies to machines used within automated production lines where risks are comparable. The standard excludes machines built before publication and does not address safety for automatic loading/unloading systems.

Purpose The goal is to establish a type-C standard that sets consistent minimum safety requirements and common definitions for folding and long-bending machines. It aims to harmonise safety functions and devices across manufacturers, support regulatory oversight, and improve safety, reliability, and ease of use for operators.

  1. Any comments received will be submitted to the national committee “AMT/4 – Industrial data and manufacturing interfaces” for consideration when deciding the UK response to the associated Standards Development Organisation.

Proposal: ISO/NP 8000-260 – Data quality — Part 260: Sensor data life cycle management: Concept and framework

Comment period end date:17/12/2025

ISO is developing a new standard, ISO/NP 8000-260, which sets out a framework for managing sensor data throughout its full life cycle — from acquisition to archiving or disposal. The aim is to ensure high-quality, trustworthy, and AI-ready data across monitoring, diagnostics, and smart manufacturing environments.

The standard will define:

  • The unique characteristics of sensor data
  • A consistent life cycle model and reference architecture
  • Requirements for each stage of the data life cycle
  • Examples of SDLM in real monitoring and diagnostic systems

This work responds to the rapid growth of sensor-generated data, the need for consistent terminology and governance, and increasing demands for data quality, traceability, interoperability, and support for AI-based systems.

The global SDLM market is forecast to exceed USD 30 billion by 2030, highlighting the growing importance of robust sensor data governance.

  1. Any comments received will be submitted to the national committee IST/33/1 “Information Security Management Systems” for consideration when deciding the UK response to the associated Standards Development Organisation.

Proposal: New Work Item Proposal – Adoption of ISO/IEC 27003 – “Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Guidance”

Comment period end date:01/01/2026

Scope

This work item will adopt ISO/IEC 27003 to a European standard. This document provides explanation and guidance on ISO/IEC 27001:2013

If you have any comment or need more information, please contact Sami Ortiz at [email protected]

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