ECOS | Environmental Coalition on Standards

01 February 2025

Greater civil society and SME inclusion in international standardisation – High Level Forum on European Standaridsation

Mapping, analysis and recommendations for greater civil society inclusion in standardisation at international level

The success of the ESS rests on collaboration from industry experts, public administrations, civil society, research and academia to deliver on the critical aspects of standards development to ensure that European standards meet the needs of various sectors and stakeholders. It is critical to ensure the inclusive and effective participation of civil society and SMEs in national, European, and international standardisation, to guarantee a pool of future experts to achieve a well-functioning standardisation system.

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