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Thanks to funding from the European AI & Society Fund (EAISF), ANEC has been able to launch a new AI Taskforce for consumer professionals. The AI Taskforce was created early February and has 9 members from 8 countries (Austria, Germany, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Greece, Spain and Italy).
On 3 April, the Standardization Request for the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) was officially accepted by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI. In response to Mandate M/606 from the European Commission, the three European Standardization Organizations have committed to delivering harmonized standards well in advance – at least one year before the CRA enters into application.
Every year on 28 April, millions of people come together to observe International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), a day dedicated to remembering workers who have tragically lost their lives, become disabled, or suffered injury or illness due to unsafe working conditions.
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) is conducting its Bi-Annual Survey to better understand the needs and experiences of individuals and organizations that are using standards. This survey is of primary importance for identifying challenges, improving accessibility, and enhancing the usability of standards across industries.
In April, the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) participated in two important events that highlighted the broad impact of standards – one aimed at the professional community and the other at students and young people.
On 12 February 2025, the Presidential Committee approved the new three-year mandate of the PC Advisory Body on SMEs (SME-WG). This group has long served as a key platform for addressing the needs and concerns of small and medium-sized enterprises within the CEN and CENELEC system.
On 12 February 2025, the Presidential Committee approved the new three-year mandate of the PC Advisory Body on Societal Stakeholders (SSG). This group has long served as a key platform for addressing the needs and concerns of Societal stakeholders within the CEN and CENELEC system. The SSG plays a vital role in fostering dialogue between CEN and CENELEC and the Societal Annex III Organizations ANEC, ECOS and ETUC.
On 14 May, the Horizon Europe project Edu4Standards.eu will host a webinar to introduce the Academic Standards Days and the process to apply for funding. The Academic Standards Days are key events designed to deepen the understanding of standardization and further the engagement with the topic at universities across Europe.
A ceremonial opening of the exhibition titled “The world is safe and sound when standards are around” took place at the Central Technical Library of the University of Ljubljana (CTK), co-organized by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and CTK. The exhibition highlights the crucial role of standards in ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability in everyday life, as well as their impact on society, industry, and technology.
The draft standard prEN 18156 ‘Tactile lettering - Requirements on the presentation and application of Braille and raised characters’ was out for CEN Enquiry until 24 April 2025. ANEC has played a leading role in the development of the standard and supports its adoption.