NEWS
On 25 June 2025, the second Steering Committee meeting of the SESEI 6 project (Seconded European Standardization Expert in India) was held, gathering all project partners: CEN, CENELEC, ETSI, several Directorates from the European Commission, as well as EFTA.
On 23 and 24 June 2025, CEN and CENELEC held a training for SESEC and SESEI assistants on strategic topics for Europe.
On 12 May 2025, CEN and CENELEC welcomed a delegation from the Gulf region and its six Member States. During the visit, CEN and CENELEC delivered a presentation on the European Standardization System in the context of the European quality infrastructure.
A new macroeconomic study commissioned by Austrian Standards and conducted by the Austrian Institute for Applied Economic Research (GAW) highlights the measurable contribution of standardization to Austria’s economic performance over the past decade (2013–2023).
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
CEN and CENELEC have joined forces with fellow quality infrastructure organizations to publish a joint concept note on the European Quality Infrastructure Network. Quality Infrastructure plays a vital role in fostering economic growth, protecting the environment, and supporting social well-being. The collaboration among the contributing organizations is key to its effectiveness.
Are you a standard user looking for clearer, more user-friendly standards? Do you draft standards but want the process to be more efficient and modern? SMART standards are here to help.
CEN and CENELEC have long supported the Single Market, with standardization being key to its success for over thirty years. While we share the view that the Single Market and the European Standardization System must evolve to meet the increasingly complex challenges posed by emerging technologies and faster innovation cycles, the Strategy issued today by the European Commission rightly recognizes standards as the cornerstone of the Single Market, providing legal certainty to business, facilitating access to new technologies, and boosting competitiveness.
From high alpine peaks to rugged construction sites, cableways are a crucial solution where roads cannot go. But not all cableways are built to carry tourists or skiers. Some are designed to transport goods – or specific individuals – across remote and challenging terrain. For these unique systems, the newly published EN 17639:2025 provides much-needed guidance to ensure safety, performance, and compliance.
Today, on 20 May 2025, CEN and CENELEC are happy to join the European Quality Infrastructure Network to celebrate World Metrology Day.