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As unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, become more common in European skies, a question arises: how can we ensure that these aircraft remain within authorized areas and can be brought safely to the ground when something goes wrong? This matters especially near airports, restricted zones and densely populated areas, where an unexpected flight path may endanger people.
DOC03 EFF Cop Ws Registration RevA new CEN Workshop is being established to develop recommendations for self-assessment in relation to food fraud. The Workshop stems from work being done in EFF-CoP – a European project designed to combat food fraud and improve supply chain transparency across Europe.
The CEN Workshop 'FLEXCRASH' on was kicked off on 22nd September 2026. The Workshop’s registered participants have agreed on the first draft of the CWAs.
With the project funding “HARMONY-FOUR-CONT - Standards for methods of analysis for process and other contaminants in food”, the European Commission charged the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to elaborate European Standards in the framework of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 on official controls.
The CEN Workshop on was kicked off on 20th May 2026. The Workshop’s registered participants have agreed on the first draft of the CWA.
A new CEN Workshop is being established to develop a CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) entitled 'Feasibility to Finance Guidelines for Industrial-Urban Symbiosis within Hubs for Circularity: the UNITED CIRCLES Approach'. The Workshop stems from work being done in UNITED CIRCLES Horizon project aiming to provide practical guidance for advancing Industrial-Urban Symbiosis (IUS) from feasibility assessment to investment readiness.
A child seat that fits properly, a desk that supports a comfortable posture or protective equipment that allows freedom of movement all depend on good design decisions. These decisions require reliable data, but also an understanding of how factors such as age, posture, clothing and movement affect children’s dimensions in real-life situations. CEN/TS 18296-2:2026 bridges this gap, helping turn anthropometric and strength data into safer, more comfortable and more user-friendly products and environments for children.
The European Commission, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), is seeking experts to contribute to the development of the future harmonized EN 16614 Network Timetable Exchange (NeTEx) standard. This strategic initiative will support the implementation of key EU legislation on multimodal travel information and rail data interoperability, helping to build a more connected and digital European transport system.
ANEC welcomed the adoption of a new European Standard for learning towers, also known as ‘kitchen helpers’.
Motorcycle protective clothing certified to the highest protection standard under the EN 17092 series is primarily designed with recreational riders in mind. However, whether this standard adequately addresses the elevated occupational hazards faced by professional riders, such as police officers, is a growing concern.