What Are the Most Amusing British Standards You’ve Discovered?

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The discussion centers around amusing titles found in the British Standards catalogue, highlighting the peculiar nature of certain standards. Notable examples include BS 6935-5:1988, which addresses wheelchair dimensions and turning space, and BS 7710-1, focused on urine absorbing aids and urinary incontinence vocabulary. Participants express curiosity about these standards, particularly BS 7710-1, with one user contemplating ordering it for further insight. Another favorite mentioned is BS 770-1, which pertains to methods for chemical analysis of cheese. The conversation invites others to share additional amusing or interesting standards.
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I was looking through a catalogue of British Standards today, and found some rather amusing titles.


BS 6935-5:1988 Wheelchair tests. Methods for determination of overall dimensions, mass and turning space.

What would that be then, how to use a ruler?

BS 7710-1 - Urine absorbing aids. Vocabulary. Conditions of urinary incontinence.

Isn't anyone just a little bit curious about this one? I thought about ordering it just to find out, but I reckon I'll leave it to Danger (unless Moonbear is familiar with the standard?)

My personal favourite:

BS 770-1 - Methods for chemical analysis of cheese.



Can anyone find any others?

http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueListPage.CatalogueList
http://www.bsonline.bsi-global.com/server/index.jsp
 
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brewnog said:
BS 7710-1 - Urine absorbing aids. Vocabulary. Conditions of urinary incontinence.
Isn't anyone just a little bit curious about this one? I thought about ordering it just to find out, but I reckon I'll leave it to Danger (unless Moonbear is familiar with the standard?)
Let me get a couple more beers down the funnel and I'll get right on it.
 

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