Friedrich Smaxwil CEN President. CEN European Committee for Standardization

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1 Friedrich Smaxwil CEN President CEN European Committee for Standardization

2 Friedrich Smaxwil, CEN President 1. Standards & standardization 2. CEN s role in European Standardization System 3. Benefits of using standards 4. How to get involved in standardization 5. Trends, challenges & opportunities 2

3 What is a standard? A standard is a "document, established by consensus and approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results, aimed at the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context." ISO/IEC Guide 2:2004 'Standardization and related activities - General vocabulary' 3

4 National Standards Bodies Austria Estonia Hungary Luxembourg Slovakia Belgium Finland Malta Slovenia Iceland Bulgaria Croatia France Ireland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Cyprus F.Y.R. Macedonia Italy Poland Switzerland Latvia Czech Republic Germany Portugal Turkey Denmark Greece Lithuania Romania United Kingdom 4

5 European Standardization Organizations CEN : European Committee for Standardization ( CENELEC : European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization ( ETSI : European Telecommunications Standards Institute ( 5

6 International Standardization Organizations ISO : International Organization for Standardization ( IEC : International Electrotechnical Commission ( ITU : International Telecommunication Union ( 6

7 CEN Community 33 National Members + 17 Affiliates 7

8 Standardization : Sectors and Topics CEN Bio-based products Chemicals Construction Food Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Materials Nanotechnologies Pressure equipment Services CEN & CENELEC Air and Space Consumer products Electric Vehicles Energy and utilities Health and safety Healthcare ICT Machinery safety Measurement Medical equipment Railways Security and Defence Smart Grids / Smart Meters Transport and Packaging CENELEC Electrical engineering Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Fibre-optic communications Fuel Cells Household Electrical Appliances Solar (photovoltaic) electricity systems Cross-sectoral issues Accessibility Environmental Protection Energy-efficiency (Eco-Design) 2010 CEN all rights reserved 8

9 European Standards (EN) CEN published 1014 European Standards (EN) in 2012 (including new and revised standards). CEN portfolio contains more than 13,000 European Standards. CENELEC portfolio contains more than 5,000 European Standards. 9

10 European Standards (EN) Each European Standard adopted by CEN is published as a national standard in 33 countries. European Standards facilitate cross-border business and strengthen the European Single Market. Most European Standards are developed in response to specific needs that have been identified by businesses and/or other potential users. Around one third of European Standards are prepared on the basis of requests (or mandates) issued by the European Commission. 10

11 European Standards (EN) European Standards are developed by teams of experts who have particular knowledge of the sector or topic. CEN has more than 300 Technical Committees (TCs), plus other technical bodies (Workshops, etc.). Members of Technical Committees (TCs) are nominated by National Standards Bodies. TCs should take into account the opinions and interests of all the relevant stakeholders. Public consultations / enquiries organised in each country to collect comments from stakeholders. 11

12 Different types of document (CEN deliverables) European Standards (EN) Amendments Workshop Agreements (CWA) Technical Specifications (TS) Technical Reports (TR) Pre-Standards (ENV) Reports (CR) Guides (CG) 12

13 The benefits of using standards Standards can help to protect the health and safety of consumers and workers. 13

14 The benefits of using standards Standards can help to protect the environment, reduce waste and improve energy efficiency. 14

15 The benefits of using standards Standards provide a basis for certification, conformity assessment and market surveillance. 15

16 The benefits of using standards Standards enable fair competition by creating a level playing field, and support trade by facilitating access to markets. 16

17 The benefits of using standards Standardization can contribute to sustainable growth by supporting the dissemination of best practices and helping businesses to become more competitive and successful. 17

18 The benefits of using standards Standards can also support innovation by incorporating the latest technological developments and the results of scientific research. 18

19 How can standards help your business? (1) 1. Clear communication with your suppliers and customers 2. Improved performance, quality and reliability 3. Compatibility between different products and components (connectivity and interoperability) 4. Access to the latest knowledge and state-of-the-art solutions 5. Reduced costs, less waste and better efficiency 19

20 How can standards help your business? (2) 6. Compliance with relevant legislation (including EU Directives) 7. Better health and safety of workers and consumers 8. Access to potential customers across Europe and around the world 9. Higher levels of customer confidence and satisfaction 10. Positive perception and reputation of your business 20

21 Getting involved in standardization Why get involved in standardization? You can influence the content of new standards that will affect your business. You will be better informed about all kinds of developments that could impact on your business. You will gain access to the latest knowledge in a particular field or sector that is essential for your business. 21

22 Getting involved in standardization How to participate in standardization? 1. Have your say at national level Via your National Standards Body (e.g. IPQ). Respond to public consultations on draft standards. Nominate experts to be members of national technical bodies ( mirror committees'). Electronic tools (e-commenting, teleconferencing, etc.) reduce the need to attend meetings. 22

23 Getting involved in standardization How to participate in standardization? 2. Have your say at European level National Standards Bodies may nominate experts to be members of CEN Technical Committees (TC), Sub-Committees (SC) and Working Groups (WG). Members of CEN technical bodies should represent consensus of all stakeholders in their respective countries ('national delegation principle'). 23

24 Current trends / Future challenges Standards for emerging technologies: nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, bio-fuels and other bio-products, additive manufacturing (3D printing), etc. Increasing cooperation between different sectors and the coming together of different technologies ("system approach"). For example: smart solutions that combine ICT with energy management and transport to improve efficiency and reduce CO 2 emissions. New CEN-CENELEC Coordination Group on 'Smart and sustainable cities and communities' collaborates with ETSI, ISO and European Commission. 24

25 Current trends / Future challenges Greater focus on development of standards for services, which are seen as crucial for the the European Single Market. In March 2013, CEN accepted mandate from European Commission for the development and programming of horizontal service standards. CEN is especially active in the area of business services and recently published first European Standards for engineering consultancy services. 25

26 Current trends / Future challenges Integrate societal objectives into European Standards (environment, energy efficiency, accessibility, etc.). Linking standardization with research and innovation (Horizon 2020 programme of the European Union). Promote and support education about standardization in partnership with education and training providers. Relationship with the EU Institutions (EU Regulation 1025/2012 on European standardization). Using new technologies to meet users needs (e.g. making standards available in digital formats). 26

27 Muito obrigado pela vossa atenção. CEN European Committee for Standardization