ECOS is looking for experts in the field of Hydrogen to represent environmental interests in the development of standards. Experts will provide technical and scientific input into discussions, in accordance with the related policy context and ECOS strategy. The nominated experts will be responsible for: Participating in relevant technical committee and working group meetings and […]
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ECOS works to ensure risks of nanomaterials are well managed
2019 sees ECOS as a partner in two H2020 projects on risk governance of nanomaterials. RiskGONE and NANORIGO are two of three projects looking to create a risk governance framework for nanomaterials and an independent Risk Governance Council. We will be having a role in setting out how the Council will work, who will be […]
ECOS is hiring! In-house consultant on nanomaterials
ECOS is looking for a highly motivated in-house consultant with nanomaterials knowledge to contribute to two projects on risk governance of nanotechnology (Horizon2020 call NMBP-13-2018). The projects start on 1st January 2019, and the in-house consultant (IHC) will work full-time for a period of six months, to start as soon as possible in January 2019. […]
ECOS Conference: Access granted? Helping environmental NGOs engage in standardisation at national level
The event gathered nearly 70 representatives from various ENGOs, CEN-CENELEC, National Standards Bodies and the European institutions. Throughout the day, speakers and participants addressed the need for greater engagement in the development of standards from civil society and ENGOs in particular, and actively looked for solutions on how to make such engagement possible and efficient. […]
As Member States vote on the Ecodesign Package, ECOS and Coolproducts push for #righttorepair
On 10 December 2018, Member States commenced a series of votes on the 2019 Ecodesign Package and Energy Labelling Package of measures. What’s at stake? The Package will oblige manufacturers to produce electrical goods that do the same job while wasting less energy. The proposals would also help reduce waste and save resources thanks to […]
ECOS calls for the support of prEN 45554 and a positive vote under the public enquiry
The draft European standard prEN 45554 provides a general methodology for the assessment of the ability to repair, reuse and upgrade energy-related products (ErP) within the scope of the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling framework. It is being developed by a joint CEN-CENELEC Technical Committee 10 (CEN-CLC/TC10) and as part of the standard series in response […]
New standard on preparation for reuse misses its objective
CENELEC members have just approved a new standard on preparation for reuse of WEEE (EN 50614), which was developed in response to a European Commission’s standardisation request (M/518). After seeing our contribution largely ignored during the standard’s development process, ECOS issued a non-favourable opinion during the vote. In our view, the standard will not enable to […]
New standardisation developments expected on adaptation to climate change
ECOS welcomes the decision of the CEN-CENELEC Coordination Group on Adaptation to Climate Change (ACC-CG) to extend its activities to additional infrastructure-related standards. In particular new standards are expected on adaptation options such as green roofs and nature-based solutions. ECOS has long been calling on the Group to cover more infrastructures and managed to convince its members […]
CEN-CENELEC about to take new step towards a non-toxic environment
ECOS has taken part in the preparation of a CEN-CENELEC report on “sustainable chemicals”, which is coming to an end with a vote of the CEN and CENELEC members expected to conclude by the end of the year. Following a request from the European Commission in 2017, CEN and CENELEC carried out a mapping of […]
ECOS’ new postcard on NGOs and standardisation
What are European standards? And why should environmental organisation engage in standardisation? ECOS together with the AccESS project partners developed a new postcard, explaining what standards are, what role environmental NGOs can play in their development and how to get involved in standardisation. Take a look below or download the postcard in PDF! The card was launched […]
