Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
Work Programme dedicated to different stakeholder categories, incl. SMEs: https://normen-entwurf-portal.austrian-standards.at/action/de/public/nationalesArbeitsprogramm/projectProposals
In the project proposals relevant stakeholders, including SMEs, have to be indicated. When a national standardisation committee acts as a mirror committee to CEN and/or ISO relevant stakeholders (including SMEs) have to be identified and encouraged to comment on NWIP and to participate actively in the committee.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Service for SMEs:
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Due to the Austrian law on standardization charging a participation fee is prohibited since 2016-01-01 (only between 2014 and 2015 there was a moderate participation fee).
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Publication of our national work programm: https://normen-entwurf-portal.austrian-standards.at/action/en/public/nationalesArbeitsprogramm/projectProposals
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
https://www.austrian-standards.at/en/products-solutions/purchase-standards/meinnormenpaket
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Newsletters and similar awareness raising events together with Austrian chamber of commerce in Austria
For start-ups we have a Special offer, see https://www.austrian-standards.at/en/products-solutions/additional-services/start-up-package
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
Access to all groups for free (not only SMEs) based on national regulation ETG §16.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Access to all groups for free (not only SMEs) based on national regulation ETG §16.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
We grant special rates for bundles (subscription) to every customer.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
There are no special measures for SME since we treat all our stakeholders and customers in the same best way: easy access to our webshop with comprehensive search facilities, previews and information; no meeting fees, free access to all drafting documents for national TC/SC members. We started to focus more on start-ups by training start-up associations regarding the benefits of standardization.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Consultation of standards is possible at the CEB-BEC-NBN premises free of charge. Commenting on national drafts during public enquiry is also foreseen.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
CEB-BEC facilities are available free of charge for all national technical committees. Free virtual meeting facilities are also available.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
Considering that all CEB-BEC committees could be relevant for SMEs, it is considered that all standardisation projects could be of interest to them.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
A summary of standards published by IEC (which includes the scope) is freely accessible through the CEB-BEC website link to NBN website.
Example:https://www.ceb-bec.be/fr/publications
Our website refers to NBN website
https://www.nbn.be/en
https://app.nbn.be/data/r/platform/frontend/all-standards?lang=en
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
A number of TCs are analyzed every quarter. This involves looking at the current participants and potential interested parties, including SMEs. These parties are then included in a list and are contacted by the technical officer of the relevant TC. In this way, the BEC tries to further spread the message of standardization.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
30 % reduction on the fee to participate in a national committee.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Sectoral 'Standards Cells' educate and inform businesses, mainly SMEs, about standards and their importance for competitiveness :
DUTCH: https://economie.fgov.be/nl/themas/kwaliteit-veiligheid/normalisatie/de-normen-antennes
FRENCH: https://economie.fgov.be/fr/themes/qualite-securite/normalisation/les-antennes-normes
Dedicated page on our website and Whitepaper for SMEs : https://www.nbn.be/en/sme
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
Every draft which could be of interest for SMEs, is indicated with a label 'Appropriate for SMEs' on BDS website. In specific cases, for example NWIP or Systematic review (SR), where the opinion of the SMEs is deemed important, the secretary of the responsible Technical Committee shall contact such enterprises or organizations, incl. organizations of SMEs. Potential stakeholders are sent letters with information and are invited to submit their opinions.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
According to BDS Statutes and the Rules for National Standardization Activities SMEs may participate in the TCs’ work as observers without obliging them to become a member of a national standardization body. SMEs may participate by their authorized representative in the work, including in the meetings and giving comments on NWIs, drafts and systematic review of standards. They are entitled to receive the working documents and to comment on particular standards they are interested in. The special section 'Public Enquiry' on BDS website facilitates the participation of SMEs in the standardization process. SMEs receive assistance to participate in the standardization process also through BDS SME helpdesk by being consulted and advised on that. Drafts standards are available for reading also at BDS Information Centre. Comments may also be provided through the special contact form 'Contact us' on BDS website.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Bulgarian SMEs have the opportunity to participate in the work of national technical committees without being BDS members against payment of a small fee. In 2025 three SMEs have benefited from this opportunity. In 2025 five webinars were organized with 119 participants in total (92% of them representing SMEs). The participation fees for the webinars are below the average market ones offered by other companies in Bulgaria. When appropriate, the attending SMEs are offered standards at discount prices (those are standards relevant to the topic of the seminar). BDS members have a discount of 20% for purchasing standards and for participating in webinars.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Free access to draft national, European and some International standards (for the latter this refers only to those where BDS is P-member of the respective ISO/TC) is provided for commenting at Enquiry stage to all stakeholders, including SMEs, via the Public Enquiry section of BDS website upon registration or through existing accounts. The access is for online reading only, including copyright texts, watermark as well as e-mail and name of the reader. Free access to all draft standards, including national, European and International, is provided for reading at BDS Information Centre. SMEs that use the option to participate in the standardization process of a chosen BDS/TC without being BDS members are given access to a specific draft standard through a password protected online platform for TC members.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
The scopes of the standards are available free of charge on BDS website and the scopes of all nationally published European and international standards are translated into Bulgarian.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
NEW 2025! In 2025 two new standards collections were released. Thus, the total number of collections offered reached 47. The new collections were developed on topics of current interest: microbiology of the food chain and BIM. SMEs have the opportunity to enjoy additional discounts to buy new editions of standards included in the collections which they have already purchased. The purpose of the discounts is to provide primarily small companies with the opportunity to buy standards at lower prices so that they are encouraged to benefit from the use of several related standards on a common topic.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
The main measures to encourage SMEs to use standards and to be involved in the standards development process include: sending invitation letters for membership or for provision of opinions on draft standards; maintaining up-to-date information on BDS website and SME web-portal; providing free online brochures (40 in total for 2025); sending e-newsletters (5 issues for 2025) and publishing 'BDS Compass' online magazine (4 issues in 2025); organizing webinars (5 events in 2025), etc. The e-newsletter has two permanent sections specifically targeted to increasing SME awareness about standards - 'Useful knowledge'vand 'News for SMEs'. BDS Information Centre offers the opportunity to SMEs to read free of charge all BDS standards on the spot. A special section 'Forthcoming standards' is maintained on BDS website. Since 2024, a web section 'New publications' exists where information is posted about newly published standards which might be of interest to SMEs. In 2024 a web portal 'Access to Harmonized Standards' was set up to enable European public access to national adoptions of specific harmonized European standards, following ECJ ruling C588/21P. The web portal provides free read-only access to a number of harmonized standards to registered users. The Public Enquiry section on BDS website is completely functional as an online commenting platform and facilitates SMEs to provide opinions by clear visualizing of the standards’ lifecycle and explanations of the opportunities for submitting comments. In 2025, 2 pure national standards have been developed following the recommendations of CEN-CENELEC Guide 17 on taking into consideration SMEs needs and specifics.
NEW 2025! In 2025, BDS participated with presentations in more than 10 national and international conferences and events, organized in cooperation with universities, ministries, and professional organizations aiming to raise awareness about standardization and reach more stakeholders, incl. SMEs. In addition, BDS in cooperation with partner organizations, hold a third information session on 'Digital Product Passport' which aimed to assist Bulgarian enterprises in preparing for the new European requirements by sharing good practices and up-to-date information on the upcoming public consultation on the six draft standards in this area. BDS webinars in 2025 were focused on topics of particular interest to SMEs. All of the internal auditors’ training programmes had a part devoted to general information and knowledge about the relevant standards, and SMEs had the option to choose to participate in that general part only, against payment of a low participation fee. 92% of the participants in the webinars represent SMEs. BDS also supports a campaign of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works in holding 6 workshops throughout the country on the topic of digital transformation in the construction sectors where we present BIM standards, encourage their use by short-term offering of a discounted collection of standards on the topic and explaining the possibilities of getting involved in standardization. In 2025, BDS continued to actively expand its presence on the social networks Facebook and LinkedIn as key channels for reaching SMEs. Over the year, the number of followers on Facebook increased by more than 30%, and on LinkedIn by more than 13%. BDS strives to translate a large number of standards into Bulgarian that the TC members consider important for Bulgarian businesses, particularly for SMEs.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
The Administrative Board of AFNOR is supported by a Committee dedicated to micro-businesses and named The Consultative Committee for Standardisation in Crafts and Small Businesses (CCNAPE). The purpose of this committee is to identify the needs of the socio-economic partners concerned, define their position on the standardisation strategies and programmes under preparation, and provide information on standardisation programmes and work that may have an impact on their activities.
The goal of this committee is :
Free access for Micro-businesses
Supplier or manufacturer/service provider, intermediaries, user, or recipient have free to participate in standardization activities.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Special rates are granted to SMEs as HZNs members
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Scopes of standards are available free of charge at HZN Standards Library
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
Special rates are granted only to SMEs as HZN's members
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
SME Contact Point provides direct and tailored support to SMEs in relation to standards and national standardization. Free-of-charge services include providing information on standards and their benefits. All holdings of Standards Library (Croatian (HZN), international (ISO, IEC) and European (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI), drafts and standards and other publications and US (ASTM) industry standards are available to SMEs for free insight every working day from 8:30 to 15:00. HZN has good long-term cooperation with professional chambers; on the basis of Repository Access Agreements members of the Croatian Chamber of Civil Engineers (HKIG), Croatian Chamber of Electrical Engineers (HKIE), Croatian Chamber of Architects (HKIS) and the Croatian Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (HKIS) have read only access to Croatian standards (with all measures of the protection of copyright to standards).
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
CYS keeps Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) well informed about standardisation-related activities by making use of multiple communication channels. Updates, key messages, and highlights of ongoing standardisation work are regularly disseminated through CYS social media which include LinkedIn and Facebook pages, while press releases and published articles provide SMEs with comprehensive and up-to-date information on current projects, developments, and changes in the field of standardisation.
In addition, CYS delivers specialised training programmes and information seminars addressing issues of particular relevance to SMEs, enhancing their awareness, knowledge, and active involvement in standardisation processes.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
CYS has entered into a three-year agreement (2023–2026) with the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry to introduce a dedicated subscription scheme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) registered with the Company Registry and Official Receiver and operating in Cyprus. Under this scheme, participating SMEs are granted annual access to up to five standards and more particularly adopted European and international standards (CYS EN / CYS EN ISO / CYS EN IEC), as well as national Cypriot standards (CYS). SMEs that require access to more than five standards may also benefit from preferential pricing arrangements. In addition, the previous participation limit of 1,000 SMEs has been removed, ensuring that all eligible SMEs can participate in and benefit from the scheme. Furthermore, CYS has signed a separate agreement with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber, under which each registered engineer is entitled to access up to three adopted European and international standards (CYS EN / CYS EN ISO / CYS EN IEC), as well as national Cypriot standards (CYS). The majority of engineers benefiting from this arrangement are employees of SMEs or owners of SME-level enterprises operating in the relevant technical fields.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Participants in CYS-organized training sessions, including SMEs, are entitled to discounted rates on specific standards featured in the training materials.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Draft standards are made available to SMEs upon request via email. In addition, SMEs participating in National Technical Committees and Mirror Committees may access draft standards under public enquiry and formal vote developed by CEN and ISO directly through the ISOlution platform, or review and submit comments via the Online Standards Development (OSD) tool. Where standardisation work is led by CENELEC or IEC, draft standards are provided to interested SMEs upon request via email.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Since the introduction of the new standards management system (e-shop) at the end of 2022, interested parties can now preview the initial pages of a standard, up to and including the scope section.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
This is applicable to SMEs enrolled in CYS subscription programmes, which offer preferential pricing including special discounts on specific categories and bundles of standards.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
CYS has renewed its subscription scheme for 2023–2026, funded by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry. Under this scheme, every company registered in Cyprus can access five standards at no additional cost. The previous limitation on the number of companies eligible to benefit from the scheme has been removed. The Cyprus Organization for Standardization (CYS) has also signed an annual agreement with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) as part of their ongoing collaboration. This agreement allows all ETEK members, who are individual engineers with valid professional licenses, to access three European standards annually. Many of these engineers are either SME owners or employed within such enterprises. NEW To promote the participation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in European standardisation activities, CYS offers a financial support grant to SME representatives serving as National Representatives in European Technical Committees and working groups. From 2025, the grant has increased to €600 per physical meeting attended from €500 that was implemented the previous years.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
UNMZ work programme is monthly published in the UNMZ´s Official Journal. UNMZ provides free access to draft standards on request. Members of the NC´s have free online access via web platform to draft standards.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
We do dedicated campaigns directed to Danish stakeholders in general when relevant and cooperation/information with cluster organisations, industry associations, authorities etc. Due to the Danish Industry structure this includes mainly SME's
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Any SME can become member of a Danish national mirror committee but they have to pay the committee fee. From 1 January 2025, new members from companies with less than 100 employees receive
The discount model applies to new members who have not participated in the committee within the last two calendar years.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
From 1 January 2025, new members from companies with less than 100 employees receive
Training sessions at DS-Universe is free of charge for all.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
https://forslagskommentering.ds.dk/ is the dedicated webpage for access to draft standards
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
All customers get special rates for bundles of standards. Not only SME's
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
DS-Universe is an educational programme for all interested stakeholders free of charge. We offer a Physical and an online version. The DS Universe is a modular program introducing standardisation, CE marking, CEN, ISO, CENLEC IEC.
Every year we have a long list of events for SME's and other interested parties free of charge as described in the SME report that can be downloaded via the following link: https://www.ds.dk/da/om-standarder/viden/hjaelp-til-smver-og-ivaerksaettere
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Access is free for everybody during public commenting. For TC members access is free all the time
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
We have packages of standards available for reduced price. We have variety of online reading services and possibilities to access online collection of standards where price per standard will be extremely low, including standards browsing service, where it is possible to consult the text of the standard for 24h for €3 or 30 minutes for 2€. All those possibilities are available for everybody, including SMEs.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Finland all stakeholders have equal rights and rules to participate in electrotechnical standardization activities.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs.
Public enquiry draft standards free of charge during the commenting period from https://lausunto.sfs.fi/.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Abstracts and scopes are found on SFS webstore https://store.sfs.fi/
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
We offer bundles of standards at a reduced price to all our customers.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
In Finland we do not identify standardization projects for SMEs only, but keeping in mind that SMEs are our most important group of stakeholders and customers. According to accepted SFS Strategy 2030, one of the key goals is to encourage all stakeholders join more actively to our National Mirror Committees.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
In Finland all stakeholder groups have equal rights and rules to participate in standardization activities.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Public enquiry draft standards will be delivered on request, free of charge during the commenting period. Also from the eComment platform.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Via SFS web store.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
Special rates are granted for bundles of standards to all stakeholders.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
SMEs are our most important group of customers. Most of the measures taken are focused to SMEs.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
In Germany, SME representation is relevant in all technical committees. Therefore, a specific analysis is not necessary.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Online standards development proposal (Web): www.din.de/de/mitwirken/normungsantrag
Free access to the Online Cooperation and Networking Platform (din.one) for standards development in innovative technologies.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
DIN operates a network of locations where all DIN standards are available for consultation without charge (approx. 90 locations in total, mostly university libraries).
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
We now offer via website a temporary access to the content of standards for a small fee. This helps SMEs to identify the exact standard they need.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
New 2025:
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Personal SME contact person/dedicated manager
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
CLC SME-WG & TF, Congress, Meetings, VDE SPEC
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Personal SME contact person; SME crafts portal; dedicated website/ toolbox for SMEs and standardization: www.dke.de/KMU ; SME-conference in cooperation with the German crafts association; Member of DIN SME commission; Member of the CEN-CENELEC SME WG; Member of the project on the development of a SME eLearning tool; brochures targeted to SME; Publications; Training courses; Experts for standardization; Dedicated SME manager; SME event series on various focus topics (NEW2021); Online seminars on electrotechnical standardization for SMEs and the crafts (NEW2021)
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
Through the use of the New Work Item Proposal template
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Participation at standardization work (technical committes) is free of charge
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
The abstract is included in the standards database that can be accessed through the web
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
A new Sales Policy was established
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
A MoU has been signed between NQIS/ELOT and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (mainly SMEs)
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
Concentrating on this issue via the use of a product called the newsletter. Freely available to any subscribers.
Lately, we have indicated this in our work programme. as a result of the recommendations of the peer review audit.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
This is currently limited, as membership fees are very low for SMEs, hence its not a limiting factor. We need membership records to be aware of who our real stakeholders are. But participation in some WGs is possible without membership.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
free access is given to the interested stakeholders. In additon, the standard lists under enquiry are published on our website
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
We have discounts for bundles of standards not just for SME's but accessible for all stakeholders. In addition, out standards library was developed for the SMEs to gain easy acess, but was made available to the wider public
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
We have drastically reduced the price of standards in our online standards library for all stakeholders, not just SMEs, to enable better access, and the income comes back from the increased number of subscribers. This action was based on demands of the smes, but benefits all stakeholders.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Specific SME Area into the CEI website: CEI offers this section of its website to present information, news, documents, products and services on technical standardisation dedicated in particular to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs). For many years CEI has been addressing SMEs as a fundamental and dynamic interface relatively to technical standardisation and spread of technical-scientific knowledge promoting initiatives and developing channels of mutual and profitable collaboration such as:
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
See above
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
All the information can be accessed through CEI website. In particular under the website section 'Standardization activities' we have a new area related to 'Compliance with EU Regulation 1025/2012' where is possible to have access to the sub-area 'Public Enquiries' by the following link: https://www.ceinorme.it/adempimenti-al-regolamento-ue-1025-2012/inchieste-pubbliche/
Instructions are provided on the way to propose comments through the Observations template available. All the relevant parties have the opportunity to submit comments through emails. All the above links are accessible also into the new dedicated SMEs Area (link: https://www.ceinorme.it/adempimenti-al-regolamento-ue-1025-2012/spazio-piccole-medie-imprese/)
Free access to draft standards for SMEs.
All the information can be accessed through CEI website. In particular under the website section 'Standardization activities' we have a new area related to 'Compliance with EU Regulation 1025/2012' where is possible to have access to the sub-area 'Public Enquiries' by the following link: https://www.ceinorme.it/adempimenti-al-regolamento-ue-1025-2012/inchieste-pubbliche/ In the same page instructions are provided on the way to propose comments through the Observations template available. All the relevant parties have the opportunity to submit comments through emails. All the above links are accessible also into the new dedicated SMEs Area (link: https://www.ceinorme.it/adempimenti-al-regolamento-ue-1025-2012/spazio-piccole-medie-imprese/)
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
We make available free of charge a preview of CEI Standards in national language with the same procedure as IEC. See for examples the following links: https://mycatalogo.ceinorme.it/cei/item/0000013695
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Signature of collaboration protocols with representative Trade Associations with a predominantly SMEs composition for the promotion and technical knowledge and for economic facilitations to the benefit of operators (particularly subscriptions to collections of standards of specific interest)
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
SMEs may consult the NWI proposals on the UNI website and indicate their interest to a specific project.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Access and commenting on new work item proposals during the preliminary public enquiry. Stakeholders having interest on a specific national work item may participate to the standard making process without becoming member of UNI provided that a lump sum is paid to cover service charges
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Commercial, partnership, membership and institutional agreements are signed with SME associations on regularly basis.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
All our industry is SME - Iceland is a small country
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Via IST website and promotion materal
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
We consider the majority (all) projects of relevance to SME's and make the national program available on our website and drafts for all SDO's are freely available during the public enquiry process. The NSAI Active Work Programme is made available through the following link https://www.nsai.ie/standards/standards-committees/new-projects-under-development/
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
In order to get access to documents being developed, an SME is required to become an NSAI expert. There is no charge for becoming an NSAI expert.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
SMEs have free access to all standardization activities. NSAI sales of standards are competitively priced with tariff options for purchase of multiple standards. In addition, by payment of an annual charge, a tailoring update service is available where businesses can receive updates on standard revisions for view or automatic purchase.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
NSAI makes each draft available through the 'Your Standards, Your Say system', each draft is available for public comment for a set period and can be viewed through the following link https://www.nsai.ie/standards/your-standards-your-say/ without becoming an NSAI committee member.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Abstracts available on 'Search/Buy Standards' on the NSAI website https://www.nsai.ie/standards/search-buy-standards/
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
NSAI sales of standards are competitively priced with tariff options for purchase of multiple standards. In addition, by payment of an annual charge, a tailoring update service is available where businesses can receive updates on standard revisions for view or automatic purchase
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
To support the continuing contribution of SMEs to the Irish economy NSAI Standards provide information on the benefits of implementing standards for their businesses. Participation in the standards development process allows SMEs to have a direct say on Irish, European and international standards being developed that shape the market in which they operate. See https://www.nsai.ie/standards/supporting-standards/supporting-smes/
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
Over 90% of all enterprises of Latvia are small and medium enterprises
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
In our library we offer reading of standards and draft standards free of charge. Online reading facility for European harmonized standards according to ECJ ruling C588/21P. We offer reading for 24 hours service at low cost and subscription service for monitoring ICS groups. Free online course on standards and standards development processes is available on our website.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
The annual work programme is announced on the website
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Any SME may become a member of a technical committee free of charge. Any SME may submit proposals for the development of national standards and provide comments on draft or published standards.
Consultation is provided exclusively for standards developed at the national level.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
20 % discount for national, adopted European and adopted international standards. 30 % discount for the purchase of more than 3 national, adopted European and adopted international standards.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Scopes of standards free of charge are available at the web store.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
20 % discount for national, adopted European and adopted international standards. 30 % discount for the purchase of more than 3 national, adopted European and adopted international standards.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Financial support to cover travel expenses for SME experts attending TC and WG meetings.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
ILNAS, with the EIG ANEC (the national Agency for Standardisation and Knowledge-based Economy), provides support and coaching to stakeholders interested in the standardization. Several tools and trainings have been developed since 2011 and continuously evolve in order to meet the market needs and in order to ensure an active participation of SMEs at national level.
http://www.portail-qualite.public.lu/fr/normes-normalisation/produits-et-services/index.html
Beside of our products and services we also developed multiple publications (national standards analysis, whiter papers, etc.) which are directly linked to our 3 sectors identified as a priority at national level, in order to 'guide' interest parties. (see national standardization strategy 2024-2030: https://portail-qualite.public.lu/dam-assets/publications/normalisation/2024/strategie-normative-luxembourgeoise-2024-2030.pdf).
Additionally, in Q4 of 2023 we added a new domain among our priorities, which is 'Sustainability'. A dedicated national policy with concrete actions will be defined and published shortly.
These services are mostly free of charge, but not exclusively for SMEs
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
The participation in the standardization process is free of charge in Luxembourg. No fees are expected by ILNAS allowing all economic and societal stakeholders to take part in the process, but a registration is necessary. Moreover, ILNAS offers, with the help of the EIG ANEC, a lot of services in the field of standardization free of charge. A read-only access to standards is offered for free in some locations via our lecture stations. Furthermore standards analysis are/will be offered for the sectors covered by our national standardization strategy 2024-2030, as well as different white papers on related topics.
The Luxembourg economic model relies on the small scale sector, principally based on SMEs
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
A registration is necessary in order to be able to participate in technical committees
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Every interested stakeholder can consult draft standards for free on our lecture stations. Additionally, users can see public enquiry documents in our e-shop and make comments: Portail du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg - ILNAS e-Shop
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
The first pages of every standard are available for free in our e-shop: https://ilnas.services-publics.lu
Additionally an abstract is available in the description of most standards in our e-shop: https://ilnas.services-publics.lu
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
Prices are in general very competitive in Luxembourg (no special rates applied for SMEs). The Luxembourg economic model relies on the small scale sector, principally based on SMEs
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
The participation in the standardization process is free of charge in Luxembourg. No fees are expected by ILNAS allowing SMEs to take part in the process. Moreover, ILNAS offers with the help of the EIG ANEC (the national Agency for Standardisation and Knowledge-based Economy) a lot of services in the field of standardization for free (trainings, standards analysis, coaching, events, standards watch). ILNAS is also working closely together with the Chamber of Commerce and other professional associations in order to raise the awareness among the national socio-economic actors. Furthermore, a read-only access to standards is offered for free at different locations at national level.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
Consultation and collaboration with recognized entities including the civil society for enabling awareness on potential standardisation projects. Information sessions are held with a number of recognized entities such as Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Engineers, Kamra tal-Periti (Chamber of Architects) and Other Regulators. However Standardization projects are mainly identified by the interested parties not by MCCAA.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Information/Training sessions are carried out during the first Technical Committee meeting in a new standardisation project
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
MCCAA provides online access, with time limitations, to draft standards.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
This applies to European standards only.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
NEN estimates that SME participation is vital to all standards development work. SMEs are involved via direct participation or representation by SME of industry organizations. We aim for maximum engagement through a combination of stakeholder analysis, sector input, consultation with SME organisations and early project screening (during the proposal or NWIP-stage).
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
There is a dedicated website specifically aimed at SME's, providing information about the different ways to get involved: https://www.nen.nl/normalisatie-en-mkb-nederland
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
The special rates apply to a specific category of small SME's and self-employed individuals. These rates also apply to consumer organisations, NGO's and designated educational institutions.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Identified stakeholders are personally approached and invited to comment on draft standards.
National draft standards: https://www.normontwerpen.nen.nl/
European draft standards: https://connect.nen.nl/portal/commentaar
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
The starting pages of a standard, including content and scope, can be viewed free of charge on our website.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
In 2025, NEN undertook a broad range of initiatives aimed at improving the involvement, support, and accessibility of standardization activities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These efforts spanned sector-specific standardization projects, digital tools, outreach, and knowledge dissemination.
A key focus area was the inclusion of SMEs in national standardization work through targeted market-needs assessments. These assessments led to SME participation in topics such as smart buildings, bitumen, medical technology, and food waste reduction. Additionally, as part of a government assignment on Artificial Intelligence in healthcare (2024–2027), NEN emphasized informing and engaging SMEs in the development of AI-related standards. Within the National Growth Fund project on a Future-Proof Living Environment, innovative SMEs were actively involved in drafting several NTA documents (a deliverable largely comparable to the CWA).
A significant part of the 2025 effort involved enhancing NEN Connect, NEN’s online standards platform. Improvements were made to the usability of online standards, including the introduction of an AI-based requirements module and updated requirement-identification levels, which assist SMEs in navigating complex standards. The availability of cost-free standards was further expanded, particularly in healthcare and construction, lowering financial and administrative barriers for smaller organizations.
NEN also supported SMEs in the healthcare sector through the rollout of several cost-free implementation tools for the newly published NEN 7510 on information security. These included compliance functionalities, a knowledge-sharing community platform, and a risk-assessment tool designed to help smaller care organizations prioritize mandatory security measures.
To increase accessibility, NEN broadened its catalogue of translated international and European standards - an important benefit for SMEs - and introduced cost-free webinars, information sessions, and events. Many of these activities explicitly targeted SME-heavy sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, energy, and digitalization. Finally, NEN expanded its e-learning portfolio, including free introductory modules, to reduce time and cost barriers for SMEs seeking to engage with standards.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Free participation in our forums:
Everyone has the possibility to send Q&A regarding standards https://www.nek.no/standarder/faq/, they will then receive an answer which has being processed within the relevant natiional committee/sector manager.
'NEW2025' Free NEK podcast 'WATT SKJER' which gives insight and engaging conversations about standardization, technology and electricity. The subscriber gets a new episode every other week. The subscription can be done in Spotify, Youtube or Apple Podkaster: https://www.youtube.com/@norskelektrotekniskkomite/podcasts
'NEW2025' launch of Standard Navigator which is a tool developed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the form of a search engine helped by AI, that effectively identifies the most relevant standards based on an actual request. https://app-nekai-dev-nekai-frontend.azurewebsites.net/
NEK has several courses and seminars, about 50% of them are offered free of charge to the public in 2025. NEK allows individuals from SMEs outside the National Committees to participate in individual projects on case-by-case basis, as needed e.g. to account for special knowledge that is not found in the existing committees or when SMEs need representation in specific situations
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Free membership called NEK Intro was introduced during 2023. This membership gives the opportunity to participate in a technical committee based on the participation from another expert from the same company. The free membership applies for two years. https://www.nek.no/nek-komiteer/nek-intro/
Free membership to all national technical committee leaders. Free membership in special cases to potential candidates (for example pensioners and teachers) where the employer cannot afford to pay the membership.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
Stakeholders and SMEs are all reached by our marketing initiatives in conferences, webinars, newsletters, website, social media, magazines, articles, etc. In particular we are using the networks of our current members to engage new members.
'NEW2025' In 2025, a new initiative called 'I am committee member' was launched to create awareness on standardization and committee work through inspiring video content. The project conducted onsite interviews with female members from various NEK committees, so they could share their experiences and insights regarding their involvement in committee work. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jeg+er+komitemedlem
'NEW2025' In 2025 a dedicated investigation and analysis were conducted to examine the role of solar power in Norway. The outcome was a comprehensive report, freely available to all SMEs. https://www.nek.no/rapporter/solkraftens-rolle-i-norge-2025/.In addition, a complimentary webinar free of charge on this topic was hosted, attracting over 1,000 participants. The webinar has been published on NEK’s official YouTube channel and its available to anyone interested in solar power, energy storage, and smart control systems.
Less than 1 per cent of registered companies in Norway have more than 100 employees. The rest falls under the term SMB, which is the most common abbreviation for small and medium-sized businesses. https://dinbedrift.no/fakta-om-sma-og-mellomstore-bedrifter-i-norge-smb-2/
https://www.nho.no/tema/sma-og-mellomstore-bedrifter/tall-og-fakta-om-smb/
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
All national draft standards are publicly available during the voting period free of charge through our website under: https://www.nek.no/horinger/om-horinger/. For the EN draft standards, NEK has a monthly announcement list where they are listed. Interested parties can contact NEK by sending an e-mail requesting the relevant draft standards. Meddelelser - Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite (NEK)
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
All scopes are available through our webshop. For National standards/publications, scopes are available on our website under products (Produkter) https://www.nek.no/standarder/produkter/) as well as on our webshop. For European adopted standards our webshop gives also the possibility to read abstracts for free. In addition, there is possibility to read the scope for CLC standards as every National committee site has a direct link to the publication list for the respective CLC committee.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
NEK sells bundle of standards at a special price to some SMEs branches. That is the case for books NEK 400, NEK 320, NEK 700, etc.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
NEK offers a well-structured and free YouTube channel featuring extensive content on standardization, tailored to the needs of electrotechnical stakeholders including all SMEs. In addition, NEK distributes a monthly newsletter highlighting key developments and activities in the field of standardization. https://www.youtube.com/@norskelektrotekniskkomite/featured. NEK maintains an active presence on LinkedIn, regularly sharing updates and insights on the standardization process and related topics.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
We provide free courses in standardisation work, and regular seminars. Online courses
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
SMEs may submit a proposal to develop Polish Standard, as well as the order for development of Polish Standard.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
SMEs have free access to standardization work, some training courses and information brochures.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Information activities at the meetings with entrepreneurs about the benefits of participation in standardization. We participate in all kinds of conferences, trade fairs, etc. giving presentations on voluntary standardization system and on the importance of the participation of SMEs in standardization. We have been developing our presence in social media: Facebook, X, Linkedin (since May 2017).
On our website, we prepared a guide including necessary information for stakeholders at all levels of experience. This guide has been available since 2021 and is continuously reviewed and updated.
The Customer Section subpage was created on the PKN website. The main goal of this section is to make it easier for users to find and access full sales information and to increase the readability of the information provided (since April 2021).
In 2023, PKN prepared new version of interactive forms. They will make it easier for SMEs and other clients to complete the formalities related to a TC membership (since October 2022).
In 2023, the Trados system was implemented, which supports the translation of standards. Therefore, speeches and webinars were prepared on the use of the Trados system in standardization work, principles of reporting and selection of contractors, principles of financing and development of standards.
In 2025
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
Through IPQ newsletter - notifications Website - Campaigns, promotions, discounts
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
The participating in almost national technical committees is free of charge
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
During the public enquiry stage (usually one month) draft standars are public and free of charge in our web site (downloading PDF). https://www.ipq.pt/normalizacao/normas/inquerito-publico/
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
A network of Standards Consultation Points has been set up in member companies, providing a free service for consulting Portuguese standards (NP), European standards (EN) and Portuguese versions of ISO standards, which IPQ considers strategic for companies to position themselves more competitively in increasingly demanding and global foreign markets.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
ASRO provides a dedicated portal through which anyone may consult and comment on European (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI) and international (ISO, IEC) draft standards that are under public enquiry. Additionally, SMEs and any interested party are granted free access to draft national standards in electronic format, upon request, via email. ASRO publishes the list of draft national standards in the Standardization Bulletin, which is made freely available on its website. In the near future, the management of comments will be fully handled by ASROs technical experts through the internal web application Stagest, further streamlining the public enquiry process.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
The abstract of standards is freely available on the ASRO webstore https://magazin.asro.ro/ (in Romanian) and https://e-standard.eu/ (in English).
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
Special rates are also applied to specific collections of standards in targeted domains, as part of dedicated and occasional marketing campaigns, as well as through vouchers associated with events or training courses.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
ASRO has implemented a range of measures to encourage and facilitate SMEs access to standards and to the standards development process. These include dissemination and awareness-raising activities aimed at presenting the benefits of standardization and the available participation facilities, as well as targeted invitations for SMEs to become involved. ASRO also conducts dedicated marketing campaigns, meetings and promotional activities addressed to SMEs. In addition, ASRO has developed a dedicated web portal for SMEs, available at: https://www.asro.ro/en/sme-portal/. The SME portal provides information for SME representatives, with the objective of increasing awareness both of participation opportunities in the standardization process and of the practical use of standards. It supports SMEs in identifying relevant standards and understanding how to apply them and offers answers to frequently asked questions related to standardization and SME involvement in standards work. Also, ASRO offers a wide range of benefits for the SMEs that become ASRO members, as detailed at: https://www.asro.ro/facilitati-ale-membrilor/
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
Training acitivities, newsletter, electronic collection of standards, promotional acitivities, free of charge publications, in house seminars, free of charge webinars, cooperation with Serbian chamber of commerce. New in 2025: ISS NTC Seminar: Investing in Serbian Expertise, ISS organized a promotional seminar - Intelligence (AI) - Standards, European Regulations, Legislation, and Practical Challenges. New Editions and Publications: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Implementation Principles and New edition of the thematic standards e-collection 'Equipment and necessary surface for children's playgrounds'. ISS Participation in National Fairs: The 2025 Fair of Technique and Technical Achievements49th International Building Trade Fair, The International Energy & EcoFair, The 61st International Furniture & Wood Industry Fair
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
Technical officers inform national technical committees about relevant projects of particular interests for SMEs in NSB Work Programme.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
SMEs like other stakeholders can participate in all standardization activities as members of national TCs. Membership is free of charge.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Members of National TCs (including SMEs) have free online access to draft standads. Non-members can get free electronic copy upon request.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
Based on financing system by the state budget, SIST offers special conditions for access of SMEs to harmonised European standards and standards referred to (exclusively) in the Slovenian technical legislation.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
The SIST website is dedicated to the SMEs through the following: promotion and link to videos, SIST Contact point for services, products and constructions, free access to the national tool for SMEs, free seminars to promote standardization and SME participation, information services on standardization per sector. SIST cooperates with the Chamber of Craft and Small business of Slovenia (OZS) in promotion of standardization activities for members of the chamber. SIST also promotes standardization activities together with the Chamber of commerce and industry (GZS). SIST became members of GZS through its membership in the Chamber of electronic and electrical industry. In 2023 SIST launched a new YT channel where promotional SIST video material about standardization is available. SIST regularly communicates novelties about standardization also through other social media (FB, Linkedin). NEW: Lately SIST has also made a number of harmonised European standards, approved by CEN, CENELEC, IEC and ISO, available read-only at https://harmonized.standards.eu or https://ecommerce.sist.si/catalog/public.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects that are of particular interest to SMEs
Social networks are used to highlight those national NWIs of special interest to SMEs. A dedicated section of the UNE website is also available for these aspects, including NWIs relevant to SMEs.
SME access to standardisation activities without becoming a member
SMEs may also participate indirectly through national associations and federations that represent their interests in the national technical committees.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
UNE enquiry portal: https://srp.une.org (co-financed by the EC and EFTA)
Additionally:
Free-of-charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Abstracts, including the scopes of published standards, are available on the UNE website. www.une.org
Best practices to enhance SME participation in standardisation and to facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
UNE has developed a broad set of measures to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can actively participate in standardisation activities, access standards under favourable conditions, and implement them more easily. The key best practices include:
Improving SME participation in standardisation activities
Reducing barriers to the understanding and implementation of standards
Enhancing awareness and fostering a culture of standardisation
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Potential new participants can attend meeting as observers to learn the issues and procedures.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Universities, consumer organisations and environmental and societal stakeholders participate free of charge. Other participants are charged equally, which e.g. means that attending workshops and training sessions is free of charge, as is the use of meeting rooms (for standardisation related purposes) and promotional material. Travel grants have for some years been paid to participants to TC & SC meetings, and since 2016 travel grants also for participation in WG/PT/MT meetings were added. This is especially of value for experts from SME. We issue handbooks to assist in the use of certain standards, and certain sets of handbooks/standards of special interest to areas where SME are abundant can be obtained to reduced prizes. Some of our retailers are aiming at certain (larger) groups of SME and offer various discount packages
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
In some cases, though, we inform SME-oriented organizations about certain standards/projects/handbooks. Companies certainly in the first case perceive themselves as belonging to a certain industry - providing products and services within certain areas or sectors - rather than identifying themselves by their size. However, in some areas where SME are vastly dominant, their interests in technical committees are actively taken care of through their organizations, in addition to the individual SME participating.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Draft standards can be ordered free of charge at the NP stage www.elstandard.se/new-work-proposal-np/ and during the commenting period www.elstandard.se/remiss/
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
For all Swedish standards ratified and published by SEK Svensk Elstandard, the SE NC of CENELEC, a preview is available free of charge to everyone, consisting of the Swedish front page with national foreword, the CENELEC front page, foreword, endorsement notice, any common modifications, annexes ZA etc and any IEC/CENELEC introduction as well as the IEC/CENELEC scope and IEC/CENELEC normative references. For purely national standards, the applicable similar parts are included. See shop.elstandard.se.
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs.
Some of our retailers are especially aiming at certain groups of SME and offer various discount packages of great popularity. We offer sets of handbooks of special interest to some types of SME.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
We try to keep the annual participation fee at a low and reasonable level. The fee includes free access to and use of the published Swedish standards from the technical committee(s) in which the person participates. See additional information under Q3 regarding expansion of travel grants for International and European meetings.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
Information is given within the ballot on the individual work item proposals. Note that approximately 70% of SIS members and experts participating in national technical committees come from SMEs. We have recently implemented a reclassification, so this figure may change.
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
In some cases in national TCs, participation fees for SMEs are set lower level, focusing on the smallest companies. Yes, we offer special rates for SMEs to participate in standardization activities. SMEs represent the largest share of our members, and to ensure their continued engagement, we have revised our pricing model to make participation more accessible and affordable for these groups.
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Online access at http://kommentera.sis.se/
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Through our website www.sis.se. We provide a preview function for all standards on sis.se, where anyone can view the first pages without logging in.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
We have revised our pricing model to make participation in standardization more accessible for SMEs, who represent the largest share of our members. This adjustment ensures that these organizations have greater opportunities to engage in the standards development process.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Preview only for documents published after 2021 in general, beforehand selectively
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
We actively identify potential SME's and encourage them to become active members of standardization bodies.
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs
e.g. call for Expert for DPP standards over the SNV-Website (german only)
https://www.snv.ch/de/news/news-details/call-for-experts-normen-f%C3%BCr-den-digitalen-produktpass.html#snv-fly-in-languages
Free access or special rates to SMEs to participate in standardization activities
Participation fee depending mainly on the number of employees of the SNV member
Free access to draft standards for SMEs
Public enquiry point in 4 locations in Switzerland (Lugano, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur)
By e-mail upon request during public enquiry phase.
Free of charge abstracts of standards for SMEs
Applying special rates for the provision of standards or providing bundles of standards at a reduced price for SMEs
All SNV members receive a 20% discount on all INB and Swissmem standards as well as on the seminars of the SNV Academy
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
By our bi-monthly newsletter, seminaires, posts on LinkedIn and information workshops
Identifying in annual work programmes the standardisation projects, which are of particular interests to SMEs.
We announce we are publishing standardization projects related to SME's through our web site.
SMEs access to standardization activities without becoming a member
Participation in standardization activities in Turkey is free of charge and TSE welcomes every stakeholder.
Best practices aiming to enhance the participation of SMEs in standardisation activities and to increase and facilitate the use of standards by SMEs
SMEs are not required to become a subscribing member of BSI in order to participate in standardization activities. The primary method of participating in a BSI technical committee is to be nominated to represent a trade association or professional body. An organization of any size can be nominated in such a way and in this way many small business are represented on BSI committees. Through this approach information on standardization projects can be cascaded to SME members of the trade associations or professional associations via their committee representative. In cases where specific expertise is required it may be possible for a representative from a specific SME to be co-opted to participate in a committee as an individual expert. There is no financial charge to participate in BSI committees. Organisations of any size continue to be able to visit the BSI Knowledge Centre to review the text of published standards without any obligation to become a subscribing member. For subscribing BSI members or SMEs that are members of a BSI committee there is no fee for the use of this facility. Non-members are able to browse for free for two hours before incurring a small hourly fee.
Alternatively access to BSI’s full catalogue of standards is available at a number of public and university libraries throughout the country. Organizations of any size are able to comment on draft standards free of charge via BSI’s online Standards Development Portal (https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/). Comments submitted will be reviewed by the appropriate BSI Technical Committee and considered for inclusion in the final UK compilation of comments. BSI has also continued to carry out specific outreach work for SMEs, such as holding regional open committee meetings, to enable easier participation in the standards development process and facilitate the involvement of regionally based organizations in BSI activities.