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Every four years, the Football World Cup captures the attention of millions of fans around the globe. In 2026, as the tournament takes place across the United States, Canada and Mexico, national teams will once again compete for football’s most prestigious title. As supporters prepare to cheer every goal, it is worth remembering that, behind the excitement, a wide range of standards helps make the tournament possible by supporting player performance, safety and a high-quality experience for spectators.
The 2026 edition of the Standards+Innovation award will be the 8th celebration of the contribution of research to standardization with a dedicated award ceremony later this year.
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.
The joint CEN-CENELEC Workshop on was kicked off on 16th December 2025. The Workshop’s registered participants have agreed on the first draft of the CWA.
The three European Standardization Organizations – CEN, CENELEC and ETSI – have created a consortium to respond to a call under the Single Market Programme aimed at Reinforcing the European Standardization System through Education (RESSE) and addressing the need for skilled experts in standardization.
EU Ministers gathered in Brussels yesterday for the Competitiveness Council. Across discussions on industry, research, and space, the meetings reflect a strong political commitment to strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and innovation capacity.
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) and the Web Accessibility Directive (WAD) are game changers. However, they also pose challenges for public entities procuring ICT products and services, as well as for bidders. In this context, the European Commission and EFTA funded the revision of two existing documents: CEN-CLC-ETSI TR 101551:2014 ‘Guidelines on the use of accessibility award criteria suitable for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe’ and CEN-CLC-ETSI/TR 101 552:2014 ‘Guidance for the application of conformity assessment to accessibility requirements for public procurement of ICT products and services in Europe’.
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming CEN and CENELEC activities in 2026.
As BSI approaches its 125th anniversary, the organization’s enduring impact is reflected in the standards and best practices it delivers through its 1,600 committees and 13,000 committee members, to help clients and stakeholders thrive in an increasingly complex global environment. From advancing responsible artificial intelligence and strengthening cybersecurity to supporting environmental protection and enabling smooth, resilient global supply chains, BSI’s standards continue to strengthen business practices, protect consumers, accelerate innovation, and enable global trade, creating tangible value for organizations and communities worldwide.
CEN and CENELEC recently hosted a delegation from the CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) at our offices in Brussels.