Decisive times to get EU standardisation right – ECOS briefing and comments on upcoming revised regulation
On 2 February, the European Commission adopted the EU Strategy on Standardisation, comprising a number of documents that outline the EU approach to standards within the bloc’s internal market as well as globally. In a briefing, ECOS delineates its views on the positive elements as well as the shortcomings of the strategy.
The new Strategy is described by the European Commission as a ‘wake up call to European industry’ to increase their effectiveness in standardisation both internally and externally. It aims to strengthen the EU’s global competitiveness, enable a resilient, green and digital economy, and enshrine democratic values in technology applications.
The strategy was preceded by a dedicated consultation last summer. ECOS anticipated that the strategy would be a key opportunity to ensure standards work for the environment by delivering an inclusive and strategic standardisation system with high environmental ambition. We are pleased that the strategy has addressed a number of issues raised by ECOS.
Read our briefing about the EU Strategy on Standardisation
Improving the governance of European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs)
Furthermore, the European Commission is also proposing an amendment to the Standardisation Regulation (EU) 1025/2012, with the aim of improving governance of the ESOs. ECOS hopes that this opportunity to ensure inclusiveness is finally adequately implemented.
