ECOS, together with environmental and consumer organisations EEB, BEUC, and ANEC, have sent a letter to President Juncker expressing our deep concern about the reported outcome of the College of Commissioners’ orientation debate which took place on 25 October regarding the Ecodesign Working Plan 2015-2017.  According to various media reports, a number of consumer and commercial products […]

Brussels 13 October 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the organisations representing societal stakeholders in the European Standardisation System – ANEC, ECOS, and ETUC – brought together representatives of the European institutions, the standardisation community and civil society to examine the degree to which European standards meet the needs of civil society, including in the support […]

Twice a year, CEN and CENELEC organise a two-day training addressed to all those involved or interested in standardisation. The so-called StandardDays help participants understand the roles of standards, the standards development process and the link between standards and legislation. It also allows to explore current and upcoming trends in standardisation and the international context […]

Today, ECOS is pleased to be one of the 90 NGOs (including 21 European) sharing a new, global vision of a future free from plastic pollution. In this vision, we present ten general principles that we believe are key to enable a transition away from plastics production, use and waste. This marks the first step in […]

A variety of flammability standards for furniture exist in Europe. Some standards lead to the use of hazardous flame retardants chemicals without providing a demonstrated fire safety benefit. Flame retardants may cause serious harm to human health and the environment, they prevent the EU’s goal of a circular economy and impose a costly burden on […]

There are several different fire safety standards for furniture in Europe. Some standards lead to the use of flame retardant chemicals. Scientific research shows that many flame retardants are hazardous to both human health and the environment, without providing a demonstrated fire safety benefit. A wide alliance of stakeholders ranging from environmental NGOs to industry, […]

We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to provide general and administrative support to the ECOS team and in particular, the Director. This is a half-time (50%) position starting as soon as possible. Full information regarding the position is available here.  How to apply: Interested applicants should send a CV and a […]

This year, ECOS celebrates 15 years of representing the environment in the development of standards and technical ecological product policies. Bringing together our members and key European partners, a cocktail event was held in Brussels Renaissance Hotel on the 20th of June. Speeches were given by the First ECOS President Karola Taschner, formerly with the […]

ECOS spoke at the ANEC-BEUC event “From bashing to praising Ecodesign – The true benefits to consumers”, at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) on the 15th of June. After presenting the preliminary findings of a study commissioned to Ecofys on eco-design economic benefits, the panel discussed the palpable benefits brought by Ecodesign regulations. ECOS […]

The first half of 2016 saw significant delays on product policy developments, the main reason being Brexit. The UK Referendum held back a number of product measures ready for adoption, and the Ecodesign Working Plan 2015-2017 has yet to be published. Fearing the continuation of British media attacks on EU product policies, the European Commission […]