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CEN/TC 159 ‘Hearing protectors’ has recently published amendments to the EN 352 series ‘Hearing protectors - Safety requirements’ and updated testing methods in the EN 13819 series ‘Hearing protectors - Testing’. As new technologies, features, and functionalities are increasingly expected in hearing protectors, there is an ongoing need to incorporate relevant requirements and testing procedures.
The CEN Workshop on was kicked off on 8th September 2023. The Workshop’s registered participants have agreed on the first draft of the CWA.
InDiCo-Global, with the support of key partners including CEN and CENELEC, is pleased to announce the launch of its Second and Third Open Calls. These calls aim to boost international cooperation on digital standardization and promote the adoption of European ICT and digital standards in strategic partner regions.
A new CEN Workshop is being planned which will complement the activities of the EU project 'NANOBLOC'. This project provides a platform for nanocoatings which enables a new generation of antimicrobial and antiviral products to be developed to protect the health of citizens.
Two standards have recently been published on patient handling equipment used in ambulances, developed by CEN/TC 239 ‘Rescue Systems’. EN 1865-2:2024 improves the performance of power assisted stretchers while EN 1865-6:2024 specifies requirements for powered chairs. These standards address safety and performance gaps, helping to protect both patients and caregivers.
A new website has been launched to support the development of cybersecurity standards aligned with the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), highlighting the work of the STAN4CRA projects: STAN4CR and STAN4CR2. Funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and EFTA, these projects aim to accelerate the creation of harmonized European cybersecurity standards.
The ESOs are reopening the calls for Tunisia and Indonesia.
On 5 June 2025, the RISERS project held its Interim Plenary Session, bringing together over 40 participants from across Europe, representing project partners, Working Groups, and stakeholder organizations. Participants joined from a wide range of countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain, reflecting the broad geographic reach and relevance of the initiative.
A new CEN Workshop is being planned which will complement the activities of the EU project 'SURPASS'. The aim of this project is to lead the transition towards more safe, sustainable and recyclable by design (SSRbD) polymeric materials