Introduction to the European Standardization System Backbone of the most integrated regional economy in the world Supporting free trade flows between Europe and its international partners Elena Santiago Cid, CEN-CENELEC Director General Interactive Session of CENELEC on European Standards & Project SESEI 2013-10-23, New Delhi, India
Presentation contents 1. The European Standardization System (ESS) Nature, mission and strategy 2. Interactions between the ESS and European legislation A unique and efficient model of co-regulation 3. CEN & CENELEC International Cooperation Working with partners towards an open, safe and sustainable global market New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-2
The European Standardization System (ESS) Nature, mission and strategy
The European Standardization System in a nutshell European Committee for Standardization (non-electrotechnical and non-communications) European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization European Telecommunications Standardization Institute The three recognized European bodies for standardization in support of European legislation Mission: To prepare voluntary standards that help to develop the Single European Market New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-4
Vienna, 1991 (>30%) Dresden, 1996 (>75%) The European Standardization from a broader perspective National standards bodies National committees Industry (80%) Public sector, <users, R&D (20%) Extra EU +/- 30% Industry, federations, academia New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-5
CEN and CENELEC, European Standardization Organizations CEN & CENELEC 33 Members (NSB/NC of 28 EU Members + 3 EFTA countries + 2 applicant countries) Partner Standardization Bodies (3 CEN) Affiliates (17 CEN, 13 CLC) Associate Members (8 CEN) Co-operating Partner (49 CLC) > 400 Technical Committees ~ 20.000 published documents Members Affiliates New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-6
Zoom on CENELEC, developing standards for a variety of sectors / areas of activity Smart Grids Electric Vehicles Electrical Engineering EMC Fibre optic communications Smart House Smart Metering Solar photovoltaic systems Fuel cells Household appliances ICT Interoperability Medical Equipment Railways New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-7
CEN and CENELEC, European Standardization Organizations CEN & CENELEC 2 organizations 1 Management Centre in Brussels Common Ambitions towards 2020 New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-8
Ambitions CEN and CENELEC Strategy to 2020 Global influence Regional relevance Wider recognition Network of excellence Innovation and growth Sustainable systems New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-9
Interactions between the ESS and European legislation A unique and efficient model of co-regulation
European Legal and Policy Framework Implementation of standardization throughout Europe: facilitate exchange of goods, information & services eliminate barriers promote competitiveness and foster innovation ensure a large unified European market at international level: facilitate world trade position Europe in the global market take active part in world-wide standardization New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-11
What makes European standards different? 1 European standard... replaces 33 different national standards in Europe... helps access a market of over 600 million New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-12
Key advantages of the European Standardization System National Delegation Principle + National Commitment + Prevention of overlaps and duplication of efforts with international standards of IEC/ISO (Dresden & Vienna Agreements) Effective use of stakeholders resources Coherence of the European market Competitiveness in global market New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-13
CEN & CENELEC International Cooperation Working with partners towards an open, safe and sustainable global market
A preamble The global relevance of ISO/IEC standards CEN and CENELEC support the principle that ISO/IEC standards should be applied in all countries New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-15
CEN & CENELEC International Cooperation principles & objectives Goal= to consolidate Europe s competitiveness worldwide by Fostering global trade & removing technical barriers to trade Promoting the uniqueness of the European Standardization Model to external stakeholders Enhancing cooperation with third countries to facilitate an increase in trade flows (win-win situation) Always promoting ISO & IEC! New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-16
CEN & CENELEC International Cooperation principles & objectives How? Developing Cooperation Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with regional / national standardization bodies from all over the globe Implementing projects (Visibility / Technical Assistance) targeting strategic areas Distributing European standards for review or adoption Supporting/Contributing to Regulatory Dialogues or Trade negotiations led by the European Institutions New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-17
CEN & CENELEC International Cooperation principles & objectives An example of our international cooperation activities? The Seconded European Standardization Expert in India (SESEI) New Delhi, 2013-10-23 CEN-CENELEC 2013-18
Thank you! Elena Santiago Cid CEN-CENELEC Director General