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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 1h

ANEC is thrilled to speak today at the ETSI Security Conference 2025, sharing our consumer perspective on the panel “Reasonable Use of Digital Products and Systems by Reasonable People.

Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.

#ETSISEC2025 #CyberSecurity #Standardisation

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 1h

📢 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
🔗 tinyurl.com/454vzjs2

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 2d

Phishing takes advantage of poor design such as unclear links, confusing interfaces or misleading & confusing communication. Through standards work, ANEC promotes security, privacy, accessibility & safety by design so consumers are protected from online threats before they occur. #CyberSecMonth

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 5d

The ANEC webinar on Fundamental Rights & AI Act Standards shared great insights today on how standards can safeguard consumers in an AI era! Check out our page and download the webinar's presentation. tinyurl.com/2y3xfatk

We thank the European AI & Society Fund for making this webinar possible.

ANEC public webinar: Fundamental rights and AI Act standards - ANEC: The European consumer voice in standardisation

ANEC, the European consumer voice in standardisation, defends consumer interests in the process of standardisation and certification

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 7d

📢 The ANEC Domestic Appliances WG meets today in Berlin! Experts are discussing the safety of #electrical & #gas #appliances, #machinery, and other #household #products under the #GPSR.

🙏 Thanks to our hosts at the DIN Consumer Council.

Raising #standards for #consumers for 30 years.

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
🔗 tinyurl.com/454vzjs2

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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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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 New ANEC Factsheet on the Consumer Agenda 2025–2030

A unique chance to reset EU #consumer #policy:
🛡️ Safety first
⚖️ Better enforcement
🌱 Fair #digital & #sustainable transitions
👥 Protect #vulnerable groups
🔊 Strong #consumer voice in #standards

📑 Read 👉 tinyurl.com/yc8rpye5

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · 26d

📢 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
🔗 tinyurl.com/39f53z7r

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

⏳ 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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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Sep 2

ANEC welcomes EC proposals to align #product laws with the digital age. In our latest position paper, we set out key priorities for protecting #consumers: keeping #safety info online & offline, broader stakeholder input & moving CE marking to #digital tools.

➡️https://tinyurl.com/bdum9pv9

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Sep 1

ANEC welcomes the EC’s Call for Evidence on revising the New Legislative Framework (#NLF) and has submitted its reply.

Priorities: #cybersecurity & #AI safety, stronger checks, clearer CE/DPP info, #CircularEconomy, and empowering #consumers in #standardisation.

👉 tinyurl.com/53kc7zae

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 Deadline Extended! Great news => applications for the EU Product Safety Award 2025 are now open until 15 September 2025. Don’t miss your chance to spotlight your innovation in consumer safety! 🏆 Learn more and apply today: ec.europa.eu/safety-gate/...

Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products

Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products allows the 31 participating countries (EU countries, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and the European Commission to exchange i...

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate/#/screen/pages/safetyAward#EUSafetyAward

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Aug 26

ANEC has shared its position on the Consumer Agenda 2025–2030 & the Single Market Action Plan. We call for stronger safety, fair digital transition, sustainable consumption, protection of vulnerable consumers & support for a stronger #consumer voice in #standardisation. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/muhsecd8

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jul 25

📅 From 1 August 2025, new EU harmonised #cybersecurity #standards will apply to connected #digital products.

📘 ANEC’s Factsheet explains what they cover, how they affect #consumers, and why further improvement is still needed.

👉 Read the Factsheet: tinyurl.com/pmf6j4e9

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jul 16

Most #consumers expect washing machines to last- crucial for them & the #environment!
A new #standard sets the basis to help make these appliances more durable thanks to a dedicated method to test them. More via @ecos.ngo & #reaLIFEstandards 👇
tinyurl.com/3taajs2x
@ec.europa.eu #CINEA #LIFEProgram

Blog: New European standard lays the basis for more durable washing machines

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jul 10

We strongly oppose any delay or rollback of the #AIAct. Simplification ≠ deregulation. EU's approach to technology and innovation must continue to be rooted in fundamental rights, consumer protection, safety and trust.
👉 Civil society & academia speak up
📄Read our joint letter tinyurl.com/2hdt49u6

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jul 3

ANEC is delighted to present today at the #AccessibleEU European event “Hi, European Accessibility Act… Let’s Rock Accessibility!”, bringing the #consumer voice into the spotlight during Panel 6: … when we are calling for more #accessibility in public #procurement processes?

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jul 3

📣 ANEC Factsheet: European Accessibility Act: What's New for Consumers?

On the occasion of the 28 June 2025 European #Accessibility Act (#EAA) compliance deadline, we are resharing our Factsheet to help #consumers understand what the #EAA means for them.

📄 Download here: tinyurl.com/5bc69uc2

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jul 3

@tacd-consumers.bsky.social, a coalition of leading consumer organisations from the EU (including @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social), US and UK, releases landmark report uncovering serious gaps in product safety enforcement on major online marketplaces.
📄 tinyurl.com/4d4mjrzc
⬇️ See ANEC’s statement

ANEC is deeply concerned about the increasing presence of unsafe products sold through online marketplaces, especially those imported from third countries that do not always comply with EU safety standards. Consumers can be exposed to toys with choking hazards, electrical goods with fire risks and dangerous chemical substances. ANEC joins TACD call to fill the serious enforcement gap where standards cannot protect consumers unless they are coupled with effective market surveillance, liability frameworks, and robust enforcement mechanisms.

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jun 20

🎤 ANEC is delighted to speak at today’s joint webinar with #AccessibleEU on #standards underpinning the #EAA, focusing on the #consumer’s view and key challenges ahead of its application date.

Raising #standards for #consumers.

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ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jun 20

📣 New Factsheet from ANEC: European #Accessibility Act: What’s New for #Consumers?

✅ What is the EAA?
📱 Products & services covered
📚 #Standards update
🎯 ANEC's #standardisation work under the #EAA

📄 Download: lnkd.in/ehnG_WY7

#EAA #Inclusion #EqualAccess #DigitalInclusion

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jun 13

📢 Join us & #AccessibleEU for a webinar on the #European #Accessibility #Act!
🗓 20 June 2025, 10:30–11:30 CEST
🎯 Focus: Standards supporting the EAA after 28 June 2025
🎙 Speakers: Chiara Giovannini (ANEC), Fernando Machicado (UNE)
♿ Captioning & Int’l Sign available
👉 Register: tinyurl.com/y8kz9pvm

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

CEN and CENELEC Director General @elenacencenelec.bsky.social Elena Santiago Cid joined ANEC's celebrations and its important conversation on how standards can continue to safeguard European values and empower consumers in a changing world.
#TrustStandards #ANEC30 @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎉ANEC turns3️⃣0️⃣! #ANEC30

3 decades of making sure #consumers are heard in #European #standardisation.

💬We’re honoured to share 30 Testimonials from key partners & stakeholders who have walked this journey with us: tinyurl.com/3zj2uj43

📘Explore our ANEC Annual Review 2024–2025: tinyurl.com/3sfmx7je

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David Sánchez @dscarpio.bsky.social · Jun 12

It is a pleasure to be in Brussels to celebrate ANEC's @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social 30th anniversary.

3 decades of making sure #consumers are heard in #European #standardisation!

CECU @cecuconsumo.bsky.social · Jun 12

📍 Estamos en Bruselas celebrando el 🎂30º aniversario de ANEC 🥳, la organización europea de personas consumidoras para la normalización.

👏 Tres décadas velando por la seguridad, sostenibilidad y accesibilidad de los productos y servicios que utilizamos en la UE.

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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · Jun 11

For 3 decades, ANEC has been raising the levels of safety, user-friendliness and quality of products and services. Without their work towards high-level standards, consumers would not enjoy the same protection as they do today. Here is to many more years of great work. Happy anniversary ANEC!

ANEC @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎉ANEC turns3️⃣0️⃣! #ANEC30

3 decades of making sure #consumers are heard in #European #standardisation.

💬We’re honoured to share 30 Testimonials from key partners & stakeholders who have walked this journey with us: tinyurl.com/3zj2uj43

📘Explore our ANEC Annual Review 2024–2025: tinyurl.com/3sfmx7je

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