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The ESOs-EC TF “Timely European standards for a Green and Digital, Single and Global Market” has reached the end of its mandate: propose solutions on how to align European policies with business priorities and standardisation, anticipate standardisation needs, improve interactions with stakeholders when drafting standardisation requests, improve the standard development process in view of the citation of the harmonised standards in the OJEU.

In a bold move to support the burgeoning startup ecosystem, the Portuguese Standardization Body – Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) – presents the standard NP 4595 ‘Approach to Quality Management and Innovation in Startups – Requirements and Guidelines’. This pioneering standard is the first of its kind, not only at a national level but also on the international stage, designed specifically to help startups stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

Last month, a critical update in the world of small craft safety was introduced with the release of EN ISO 15085:2024, focusing on preventing man-overboard accidents and providing solutions for reboarding. Developed by ISO/TC 188 ‘Small Craft’ mirrored at the European level by CEN/TC 464, this standard sets out detailed requirements to enhance the safety of small craft, providing a safer environment for users and reducing risks of falling in the water.

The CEN and CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 14 ‘Energy management and energy efficiency in the framework of energy transition’ announces the publication of the new standard EN 17669:2022 ‘Energy Performance Contracts-Minimum requirements’ developed by their Working Group 4 ‘Energy financial aspects’.

As pioneers, the RISE Research Institute of Sweden was recently accredited to certify according to the European Design for All standard. Essity’s global brand Tork is the world’s first ever organization to receive an independent assessment of how well their products and services adapt to users’ varying functional abilities.

CEN and ASD-STAN launched the public enquiry for a new standard on drones

New standard helps adapting to climate change: EN ISO 14091:2021

The need for clear, consistent terminology around assistance dogs has become more critical than ever, especially as individuals with disabilities rely on these essential companions for independence and support in a variety of settings.

The objective of European standardization is to agree on common specifications and/or procedures that respond to the needs of business and meet consumer expectations

Provide Information Once SMEs are aware of standards, they may have trouble in identifying which standards are relevant to the products and services they are providing, where to find these standards, and how to understand and use them