BSI
BSI Knowledge is the online shop of the British Standards Institution, the UK's National Standards Body. It sells more than 110,000 standards as digital documents, from a single ISO standard to packages covering a whole sector. It suits engineers, compliance teams and other professionals who need the current version of a standard, with access opening as soon as payment clears.
About BSI
What you can buy
Standards span engineering, construction, manufacturing, IT and healthcare, along with quality systems, workplace safety and environmental management. Alongside British Standards and ISO documents, the platform sells PAS documents, short for Publicly Available Specification, and guides for niche industries. You can buy one document or a bundle built around a sector.
Single purchases or a subscription
Organisations that refer to standards regularly can take a subscription instead of buying titles one at a time. A subscription gives continuing access to updated versions and new publications in the areas you choose. Both individual purchases and subscriptions are managed and viewed through your BSI Knowledge account. Licensing terms set out how each document can be downloaded or viewed, including offline use.
Before you pay
There is nothing to post: access starts immediately after payment, and buyers outside the UK can order too. Because the products are digital, returns are generally not accepted once a standard has been opened or downloaded. Check the document number and edition carefully before ordering. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal are accepted.
BSI quick facts
| Delivery | As a digital platform, BSI Knowledge provides instant digital access to purchased standards upon successful payment. No physical delivery is required. |
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| Returns | Due to the digital nature of standards, returns are typically not accepted once accessed or downloaded. Please review your order carefully before purchase. |
| International shipping | Yes |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal |
BSI contact
- Website
- knowledge.bsigroup.com
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BSI FAQs
Can I get a refund on a standard I've downloaded?
Usually not. Because standards are digital, returns are generally refused once a document has been accessed or downloaded, so double-check your order before paying.
How quickly can I read a standard after buying it?
Immediately. BSI Knowledge is a digital platform, so purchased standards become available as soon as payment goes through, with nothing sent by post.
Can I buy British Standards from outside the UK?
Yes. Orders can be placed from abroad, and because delivery is digital, there are no parcels to wait for.
What does PAS mean on BSI Knowledge?
PAS stands for Publicly Available Specification. These documents are sold alongside British Standards and ISO standards on the platform.
Which payment methods does BSI accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal can all be used to pay for standards and other documents on BSI Knowledge.