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Plastic packaging is everywhere. From food trays and detergent bottles to flexible pouches and protective foams, it plays a central role in modern life and supply chains. Yet despite years of progress in waste management and recycling technologies, one major challenge remains: much of plastic packaging is still not designed to be effectively recycled.
CEN and the Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) signed a License Agreement in May 2026 covering the adoption of more than 50 Eurocodes. The national adoption process is expected to be completed by June 2027.
Two key standards supporting safe steam sterilization and pressure equipment have been cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). EN 13060:2025 on small steam sterilizers and EN 14222:2021+A1:2025 on stainless steel steam boilers now provide harmonized tools to demonstrate conformity with the Medical Device Regulation for a wide range of sterilization equipment.
Two new CEN Technical Specifications now help to detect nano-objects in inorganic additives in food matrices and to assess aggregation and agglomeration in powders, aerosols, and suspensions. The documents have been developed under European Commission Mandate M/461.
A new joint CEN-CENELEC Workshop is being planned as part of the activities of the EU project “CYMEDSEC” - “Enhanced Cybersecurity for Networked Medical Devices through Optimisation of Guidelines, Standards, Risk Management and Security by Design”. This project is focussed on cybersecurity in Europe’s healthcare systems and revolutionizing patient care.
A new CEN Workshop is being established to develop a CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that will identify a standardized, science-based approach for defining high-carbon goods and services in the context of advertising and commercial communications.
Whether a ring is plain gold or diamond‑set, its value depends on more than design alone: it must fit. EN ISO 8653:2026 provides an international and European reference for ring sizing, helping jewellers and consumers achieve accuracy, comfort, and confidence.
A new Prospective Group (PG5) is being added to the CEN Workshop 64 “Design and Construction Codes for Gen II, III and IV nuclear facilities” as part of the activities of the EU standardization initiative “CORRO-STAR”. This project brings together several R&I projects seeking advancement in the nuclear sector in line with EU strategic goals.
Olive oil is known for its versatility: it is excellent for cooking, moisturising, and it can even help to soothe a sore throat. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) – the least processed of olive oils – is the gold standard and the most beneficial for our health. But not many people realize the crucial role that standardization plays in ensuring the consistency and safety of EVOO.
A new CEN Workshop is being planned as part of the activities of the EU project 'Caring Nature'. This project focuses its energies on reducing the carbon footprint of the healthcare sector. This is no small task, and many innovative solutions are needed that consider the safety and health of both patients and operators.