On 14 October, ANEC joined the global celebration of World Standards Day 2026, under the theme “Shared vision for a better world: Spotlight on SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy”.
Through its campaign “How can standards ensure clean energy powers a sustainable and inclusive future for consumers?”, ANEC highlighted the role of standards in ensuring an affordable, clean and inclusive energy transition.
From 9 to 14 October, ANEC's social media campaign addressed Ecodesign and Energy Labelling, energy-efficient buildings, cybersecurity, the Digital Product Passport and sustainable communities, while emphasizing consumer participation in standardization.
As ANEC Director-General Stephen Russell stated, “Standards are where the ambitions of the clean energy transition become reality for consumers. The consumer voice must be at the table to ensure that reality is affordable, accessible, secure and inclusive.”
ANEC awareness-raising activities during World Standards Day:
Joint ANEC, ECOS and CEN and CENELEC webinar
On 12 October, ANEC, ECOS and CEN and CENELEC jointly organized the webinar “Powering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Standards in Clean Energy”. ANEC's Isabel López-Neira contributed the consumer perspective on Ecodesign, Energy Labelling and energy-efficient buildings.
30 years of cooperation with the DIN Consumer Council
ANEC marked 30 years of partnership with the DIN Consumer Council, recognizing its contribution to consumer representation in standardization. DIN celebrated the partnership through a video and hosted ANEC working group meetings, reinforcing their continued cooperation.
Meeting with the Swedish Consumers’ Association
On 13 October, ANEC participated in a network meeting organized by Sveriges Konsumenter. Deputy Director-General Chiara Giovannini presented ANEC's priorities in accessibility, digital technologies and sustainability, while participants discussed ways to strengthen consumer involvement in standardization.
Strengthening consumer representation in North Macedonia
Also on 13 October, ANEC and the Consumer Organization of North Macedonia (OPM) organized an online event on consumer participation in standardization. Discussions focused on national standardization activities, toy safety and related European standards, as well as opportunities to strengthen consumer representation.
