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The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Electrotechnical Committee for Standardization (CENELEC) are two of the three European Standardization Organizations, developing and defining voluntary standards at European level.

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Jun 27

2024 was a year of transition and renewal for Europe, shaped by the European elections and the arrival of new institutions.
Learn more about last year’s major developments at CEN and CENELEC in the Annual Report 2024.
📄 ar2024.cencenelec.eu

#TrustStandards

2024 was a year of transition and renewal for Europe, shaped by the European elections and the arrival of new institutions. In this pivotal context, CEN and CENELEC reaffirmed their commitment to a strong and resilient European Standardization System.

Learn more about last year’s major developments at CEN and CENELEC in the CEN and CENELEC Annual Report 2024.
📄 https://lnkd.in/e66EJMQJ
#TrustStandards

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 5d

SMEunited launched 70 actionable recommendations to unlock the #SingleMarket.
🔧 Top priorities
💠 SMEvoice in standard-setting
💠 Standards aligned with innovation, energy & sustainability
💠 EU-wide standards for secondary raw materials
💠 Common data standards to cut admin burdens
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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Join our webinar with @cen-cenelec.bsky.social &
@ecos.ngo to mark #WorldStandardsDay!

Aligned with this year's topic: #SDG17, we’ll explore #inclusive #standardisation, stakeholder participation, and case studies from ANEC & ECOS.

📅 9 Oct 2025 | ⏲️ 13:30–14:30
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 8d

🌱 CEN Responds to the European Commission on #FertilizingProducts Regulation (#FPR) highlighting key technical and regulatory concerns and suggesting improvements.
📄 Read the full response: tinyurl.com/murptkcu

CEN responds to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence of the Fertilizing Products Regulation

In response to the European Commission’s evaluation of the Fertilizing Products Regulation (FPR), CEN has submitted a response outlining key technical and regulatory concerns, as well as proposals for...

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12d

✈️ A CEN Workshop Agreement on #SustainableAviation Fuel (#SAF) is available for free download! CEN & CENELEC continue supporting EU climate goals by providing a solid standardization framework for sustainable aviation.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yp6rc8k7
#EUClimateAction #GreenAviation

CEN Workshop Agreement enhancing carbon-neutral aviation

A CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has been published and is available for free download on the CEN and CENELEC website.

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12d

🏃‍♀️💪 #BeActive in 2025! European Week of Sport inspires healthy lifestyles. CEN/TC 136 (DIN) ensures safe, top-quality sports equipment.
👉 Read about its work in different areas: www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/...
#EuropeanWeekOfSport #ENinthespotlight

🏃‍♀️💪 Get ready to #BeActive in 2025: celebrating 10 years of movement, motivation and momentum. European Week of Sport is here!
It encourages millions across Europe and beyond to embrace more active, healthier lifestyles.
It is CEN/TC 136 with secretariat by DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. that ensures safe, high-quality sports playgrounds & equipment across Europe.
👉 Read about its work in different areas: https://lnkd.in/efdMGnug
#EuropeanWeekOfSport #ENinthespotlight

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 13d

CEN & CENELEC strive to create an inclusive, open & transparent standardization system, ensuring all stakeholders can actively participate. Join us on 9 Oct together with ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social for our webinar on Inclusive Standardization 👉http://tinyurl.com/39f53z7r
#WSD2025 #SDG17

CEN and CENELEC strive to create an inclusive, open and transparent standardization system, ensuring all stakeholders can actively participate. Join us on 9 October together with Chiara Giovannini, from ANEC - the European consumer voice in standardisation, for our webinar on Inclusive Standardization.
👉 https://lnkd.in/ej7as8KC
#WSD2025 #SDG17

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 15d

✨ We were delighted to host today’s event “Standardisation and Consumer Representation in Lithuania”. Keynotes, case studies on #cybersecurity & #financial #services & the e-learning course highlighted why #consumer voices matter– from Lithuania to the EU. #Standards #SocietalStakeholders #Lithuania

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 16d

Our Director of Policy & External Affairs @andreeagulacsi.bsky.social, joins the 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization for a panel on Education about Standardization.
💡"CEN & CENELEC turn research into standards that bring innovation to society faster."

✨ Today, our Director of Policy & External Affairs, Andreea Gulacsi, joins the 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization in Romania for a panel on Education about Standardization.
💡 “CEN and CENELEC help turn research & innovation into real impact. By working with researchers, SMEs, industry & policymakers, we ensure EU-funded results become standards that shape markets, boost trust & bring innovation to society faster.”
#standardsplusinnovation #StrongerTogether

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 19d

🔋 EV Batteries: Built to Last… Twice! 🔋
New European standard EN 18061:2025 ensures safe repair, reuse, and repurposing of EV batteries—reducing waste, boosting sustainability, and keeping energy storage safe. ⚡♻️
Read more: tinyurl.com/ty2n66ze
#ENinthespotlight #EUMobilityWeek #MobilityWeek

🔋 EV Batteries: Built to Last… Twice! 🔋
Our new #ENinthespotlight EN 18061:2025, sets the rules for safe repair, reuse, and repurposing of EV batteries. Developed by CEN/TC 301, it ensures high-voltage systems are handled safely and only by certified workshops.
Batteries undergo full health checks before being:
✅ Repaired: Faulty components replaced
✅ Reused: Back in vehicles
✅ Repurposed: For energy storage & more
With strict safety protocols, traceability via Battery ID Numbers, and design-for-repair guidance, the standard supports circular mobility, reduces waste, and builds consumer trust.
Europe’s EV batteries aren’t just one-use—they’re ready for a second life.

⚡♻️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGNMJQBn

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 23d

📢 Join @andreeagulacsi.bsky.social at #ExpertTalks2025, part of the WE NORM THE FUTURE | Summit 2025!
📅 11 Nov | 9:00–13:00 | Hybrid
🌍 Discover how standards shape markets, innovation & trust — and Europe’s role as a global standard-setter.
👉 t1p.de/c1ij4
#WENORMTHEFUTURE #AustrianStandards

📢 Join Andreea Gulacsi, Director Policy & External Affairs at CEN and CENELEC, at Expert Talks 2025 – part of the WE NORM THE FUTURE | Summit 2025, hosted by Austrian Standards!
📅 11 November 2025 | 9:00–13:00 | Hybrid
🌍 Standards are more than technical details — they shape markets, drive innovation & build trust. This event zooms in on Europe’s role as a global standard-setter in a world of AI, international alliances & competitiveness.
👉 Participation is free, but mandatory: https://t1p.de/c1ij4

#ExpertTalks2025 #WENORMTHEFUTURE #Innovation #AustrianStandards

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 26d

⏳ Countdown to #WorldStandardsDay! Join CEN, CENELEC, @ecos.ngo & @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social on 9 October for a webinar on Inclusive Standardization.
✔️ Key insights
✔️ Case studies from consumer & environmental organizations
✔️ How to get involved
👉https://tinyurl.com/39f53z7r
#WSD2025 #SDG17

⏳ The countdown is on! Join us in celebrating #WorldStandardsDay with a webinar focusing on the importance of Inclusive Standardization, co-organized with our Annex III partners ECOS and ANEC.
📅 9 Octover 2025 at 13h30
🌍 This year’s theme of #WSD2025 – Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – underlines the strength of collaboration in shaping standards.
During the webinar, you’ll discover:
✔️ Key insights into inclusive standardization
✔️ How different stakeholders take part in European standardization
✔️ Real-world case studies from consumer and environmental organizations
✔️ Practical tips on how you can get involved

Register now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/esf2QXMJ

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 29d

Want to see the full package?

1️⃣Revision of NLF
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2️⃣Omnibus Directive ‘Aligning product legislation with the digital age’
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3️⃣Revision of Regulation EU no. 1025/2012 bit.ly/4mRKmVB

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CEN and CENELEC's response on Revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF)

CEN and CENELEC's response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on Revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF)

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 29d

📣 CEN & CENELEC response to the proposed Omnibus Directive on ‘Aligning product legislation with the digital age’, asking that Single Market policies ensure:
🔗 consistency
⚖️ synergy
✅ simplification across EU regulatory product framework.

FULL RESPONSE HERE bit.ly/4mRKmVB

Shaping the Future: A New Era for European Standardization

CEN and CENELEC responded to the Call for Evidence on the Revision of Regulation 1025/2012, outlining a clear vision to strengthen the European Standardization System (ESS) and ensure its continued re...

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 4

✅The NLF is being revised together with other legislative initiatives relating to Single Market Policy, including the standardization regulation and the Omnibus on aligning product legislation with the digital age.

Stay up to date at www.cencenelec.eu

CEN and CENELEC's response on Revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF)

CEN and CENELEC's response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on Revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF)

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 4

In this paper, CEN and CENELEC emphasized:

🫶 Preserving the PPP
🔗 Ensuring the Rev. of the NLF is complementarity to other upcoming legislative initiatives
⚖️ Aligning the implementation of DPP with the Revision of the NLF

Interested to read the FULL response? You can find it here 👉 bit.ly/3JJWfOR

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 CEN and CENELEC's response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF), a key pillar of EU product legislation.

Details can be found HERE👉 bit.ly/3JJWfOR

CEN and CENELEC's response on Revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF)

CEN and CENELEC's response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on Revising the New Legislative Framework (NLF)

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 4

📅 Standards keep school safe, comfy & fun!
🪑 Child-sized furniture 👩‍🏫 Safe boards & screens💡 Eye-friendly lighting 🏃‍♂️ Gym mats 🛝 Playgrounds 🥪 Food containers
📒 Durable notebooks 🎨 Non-toxic paints 👕 Safe clothing 🚲 Bicycles
👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/2s7jx3ts
#Standards4Education #Eninthespotlight

📅 September is here! While many return to work and children step into a new school year, there’s more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye. 📚✏️ From the classroom to the playground, European Standards help keep learning safe, comfortable & fun!
🪑 Chairs & desks that fit every child, thanks to EN 1729-1:2015/AC:2016 and EN 1729-2:2023
👩‍🏫Ergonomic and safe writing boards and interactive screens, thanks to EN 14434:2023
💡 Safe lighting for young eyes, thanks to EN 12464-1:2021
🔬 Reliable material, protecting students from shocks or burns, thanks to EN IEC 61010-2-130:2021
💻Audovisual and IT equipment can be used without risk, thanks to EN IEC 62368-1:2024+A11:2024
🏃‍♂️ Shock-absorbing gym mats, thanks to EN 12503-1:2013
🛝 Safe playgrounds, swings & slides, thanks to the EN 1176 series
🥪 Food containers keep children's snacks safe, thanks to EN 1186-1:2002
📒 Durable notebooks (EN ISO 1924-2:2008 and EN ISO 2758:2014) & familiar A4 paper (EN ISO 216:2007)
🎨 Non-toxic finger paints, thanks to EN 71-7:2014+A3:2020)
👕 Clothing without risky cords, thanks to EN 14682:2014
🚲 Bicycles that meet safety rules, thanks to EN ISO 8098:2023

👉 Read all: https://lnkd.in/eXPvce6M
#Standards4Education #BackToSchool #SafeLearning #ENinthespotlight

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 4

✨ Who will shine at this year’s Standards+Innovation Awards?
⏳ You now have until 22 September 2025 to submit your nominations!
👉 Each Member can put forward up to two candidates per category.
🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/3d4zwfun
#StandardsPlusInnovation

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 4

⏳ Don’t miss out! Only a few days left to register for the Putting Science Into Standards (#PSIS) workshop on #3DBioprinting: towards standards in #biomedicine, taking place on 21–22 October 2025 in Brussels.
✅ Registration closes on 15 September – secure your spot now!
👉 lnkd.in/ejMVDKyE

📢 Join us for our next Putting-Science-Into-Standards (#PSIS) workshop on #3DBioprinting: towards standards in #biomedicine”, on 21-22 October 2025 in Brussels!
🚨 Putting-Science-Into-Standards (PSIS) is one of the main initiatives developed by CEN and CENELEC together with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) EU Science, Research and Innovation.
💡It aims to facilitate the identification of emerging science and technology areas that could benefit from #standardization.
🔍 3D bioprinting is a rapidly evolving field that could revolutionize healthcare and biomedical research. It has demonstrated its feasibility in laboratory settings, but significant challenges need to be addressed before its translation to clinical applications.
👉The primary objective of the PSIS workshop is to:
✔️ facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the standardization needs across various stakeholders in the #3DBioprinting domain (researchers, industries, clinicians, and regulators)
✔️identify the key needs for #standardization in this field
✔️establish a network of interested parties for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and facilitating the development of #standards that meet the needs of stakeholders

⏱️Register until 15 September 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejMVDKyE
🚀 We look forward to your participation!

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Sep 2

✨ Young Professionals keep standards relevant, forward-looking & impactful. With fresh ideas and skills, they strengthen European standardization.
We spoke with Tiphanie from the Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung (SNV), working as IT Governance Officer for SIX Group.
👉Interview: tinyurl.com/4vmjtwc5

✨ The contributions of Young Professionals are essential to keeping standards relevant, future-oriented, and impactful. They bring fresh energy ⚡, innovative ideas 💡, and valuable skills 🎓 to European standardization.

🌍 We spoke with Tiphanie B.ent from the Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung (SNV), working as IT Governance Officer for SIX Group, on the intricacies of her work, the value of standardization, and what it's like to be a young professional in standardization.
👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eFCawSgs

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Aug 28

Why are standards that important in the CRA implementation process? Why is it crucial for the standards to be finalized by the specified deadlines and how sectors can best prepare for the standards, an interview with Camille Dornier, Legal Officer DG CNECT H2.
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#standards4cra

Interview with Camille Dornier, Legal Officer DG CNECT H2

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Aug 28

Holidays over? Here are some standards that have been working quietly to make your summer safe, carefree & fun!
☀️SPF of sunscreens
🕶️protection solar radiation
🩱chlorine-proof swimsuits
🐊 floating air mattresses
🤿 diving
🍦 ice cream makers
🪭 air conditioners
👉 tinyurl.com/4z7fw6ru
#ENinthespotlight

Whether you are just back from a long-awaited holiday or squeezing in one last trip, let us take a look at some standards that have been working quietly in the background to make sure your adventures are safe, carefree, and fun!

☀️ SPF of sunscreens

🕶️ protection from solar radiation

🩱 chlorine-proof swimsuits

🐊 floating air mattresses

🤿 snorkels and recreational diving

🍦 professional ice cream makers

🪭 air conditioners and fans

Read all about these: https://www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/news/2025/brief-news/2025-08-27-safesummer/
#ENinthespotlight

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Aug 25

📢 Register now for the 8 Sep webinar '𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬: 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭', as an introduction to PT2 horizontal standards for product security controls and prepare for UNE's workshop 'Cyber Resilience Act & Horizontal Standards' taking place on 23 Sep. 👉 tinyurl.com/4d56ujtc

📢 Register now! On 8 September CEN and CENELEC are organising the webinar '𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬: 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭'.

The webinar will serve as an introduction to PT2 horizontal standards for product security controls and prepare for UNE's workshop 'Cyber Resilience Act and Horizontal Standards' that is taking place on 23 September, in Madrid and online.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/euE3sk3M

CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today's #ENinthespotlight is CEN/TS 15531-7:2025, better known as SIRI Part 7, a key milestone in enabling seamless real-time information exchange for public transport systems across Europe.
Read more: www.cencenelec.eu/news-events/...

#ENinthespotlight #mobility

Real-Time Passenger Information Made Easy Across Europe

As we rely more and more on digital tools to navigate public transport, the need for consistent, accurate, and real-time travel information has become essential. Whether it is knowing if your train is...

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · Aug 20

CEN and CENELEC have responded to the public consultation on the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030, highlighting standards as a powerful tool for inclusion.

By making standards gender-responsive, we can help build safer and more inclusive solutions for everyone.

Read more: tinyurl.com/abt6v3hp

CEN and CENELEC respond to the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030

CEN and CENELEC responded to the to the public consultation on the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030, outlining the work already being carried out to achieve these goals and how the Gender Equality S...

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