European Committee for Standardization • European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
WORK PROGRAMME 2016
European standardization and related activities
Table of contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Trending Topics
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Smart Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sectors
Air & Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Defence & Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Digital & Information Society
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Electrotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Energy & Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Food & Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Furniture & Houseware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Healthcare & Well-being . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
Household Appliances
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Machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Materials
Services
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Sports & Leisure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Textiles, Fashion & Accessories
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Toys & Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Transport & Vehicles
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Wood & Wood-based Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Outreach Activities
Supporting SME participation
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Including Societal Stakeholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Education about Standardization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Research & Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
International Cooperation
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Members of CEN and CENELEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
All the facts and figures in this publication were correct on 15 December 2015
Introduction
The European Standardization System has played a crucial
role in supporting the development and enlargement of
Europe’s Single Market during the last three decades. In CEN
and CENELEC, we are very proud of what has been achieved,
and we are also determined to continue contributing to the
success of the Single Market and the sustainable growth of
the European economy in the coming years.
There is a clear benefit for business, and for the
European economy as a whole, in having common
standards that are accepted and used in 33
countries. European Standards make it much easier
for companies to sell their products and services
throughout Europe and to comply with relevant
EU legislation. Our standards also help to protect
consumers, workers and the environment.
In the framework of the Single Market Strategy*,
the European Commission has recognized that
standards are “crucial for innovation and progress
in the Single Market” and “essential for European
competitiveness” because they “help remove trade
barriers” and “increase safety, interoperability and
competition”. We agree with the Commission that
the success of our system is based on “a unique
public private partnership between the European
regulator and the European standardization
community”.
The European Standardization System depends on
the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders
including business and industry associations,
organizations representing small and mediumsized companies (SMEs), consumers, workers
and environmental interests, research institutes
and other interested parties. CEN and CENELEC
cooperate with more than 240 partner and liaison
organizations at European level, and many more
stakeholders contribute to our activities via our
national members in 33 countries.
The CEN and CENELEC Work Programme provides
an overview of the most significant standardization
activities that will be developed in the coming
year. We hope it will inspire more stakeholders
to get involved – whether at national level, via the
members of CEN and CENELEC, or at European
level, by becoming a partner or liaison organization.
You can find further information about all of our
activities on our websites (www.cencenelec.eu,
www.cen.eu and www.cenelec.eu) and those of our
national members, which are listed in the back of
this publication. Through our websites you can
also contact us with any questions or comments
you may have regarding any aspect of European
standardization.
When you read our Work Programme, the
information is in your hands. By participating in our
activities, the future of European standardization
can also be in your hands!
Elena SANTIAGO CID
Director General of CEN and CENELEC
* European Commission ‘Upgrading the Single Market: more opportunities for
people and business’ (COM(2015) 550 final), published on 28 October 2015.
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Introduction
Thanks to the active participation of thousands of
experts from all over Europe, CEN and CENELEC are
able to develop standards that meet market needs,
while taking into account the latest technological
developments and regulatory requirements, as
well as the concerns of interested stakeholders.
Companies and organizations that contribute to
standardization activities also benefit from sharing
best practices and gaining access to the best
available knowledge and expertise.
Especially for industry, it is important that European
Standards are coherent and compatible, not only with
each other but also with international standards.
This is why CEN and CENELEC collaborate with
the international standardization organizations
(ISO and IEC) to prevent any duplication of work
while giving primacy to international standards and
to ensure that our standards are complementary
wherever relevant. Similarly, at European level we
coordinate our activities with ETSI and cooperate
wherever possible, notably in those areas where
digital technologies are increasingly being integrated into products and systems of established
sectors such as energy, transport and household
appliances, among others.
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Accessibility
Technical bodies responsible:
CEN-CENELEC JWG 5 - Design for All
CEN-CENELEC JWG 6 - Accessibility in the
built environment
CEN-CENELEC-ETSI JWG - ‘eAccessibility’
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
1 European Standards (EN/HD)
4 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/473 - Design for All
M/420 - Accessibility in the built environment
© Andrey Popov
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/go/accessibility
Accessibility enables people with disabilities
and older persons to live independently and
participate fully in all aspects of life. It refers
to the extent to which products, systems,
services, environments, buildings or facilities
can be accessed and used by, as many people
as possible. European Standards can provide a
framework of requirements and specifications
for the production and delivery of accessible
products and services.
CEN’s Strategic Advisory Group on Accessibility
(CEN/BT/WG 213 - SAGA) provides advice
on political and strategic matters related
to accessibility. SAGA members include
representatives of national and European
standardization bodies (such as CENELEC and
ETSI), as well as organizations representing
people with disabilities and older persons.
CEN and CENELEC cooperate with the
international standardization organizations
(ISO and IEC) to ensure that accessibility is
addressed during the drafting of new standards
and the revision of existing standards. They
actively contributed to developing the second
edition of ISO/IEC Guide 71 ‘Guidelines for
addressing accessibility in standards’, which
has also been adopted at European level as
CEN-CENELEC Guide 6:2014.
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Accessibility
The European Disability Strategy 2010-2020
states that legislative and other instruments,
including standardization, should be used to
ensure accessible goods and services in line
with the commitment on accessibility and
inclusion, strengthened by the UN Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The
forthcoming European Accessibility Act should
support the continued expansion of the market
for innovative, affordable and accessible goods
and services, especially in relation to public
procurement (i.e. the purchasing of goods
and services by public authorities) throughout
Europe.
Standards that take into account the diverse
needs and abilities of the whole population
will support the development of products
and services that are accessible for the
widest possible range of users. European and
national organizations representing people
with disabilities and older persons are fully
involved in standardization activities, together
with representatives from industry and service
providers.
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Design for All
The concept of accessible, universal or barrier-free design (also known as ‘Design for All’)
relates to the objective of ensuring that a product, building or service can be accessed,
understood and used by as many people as possible. This may involve designing products or
services that are readily usable by most users (without any modification), making products
that can be adapted to different users, including older people and people with disabilities, or
having standardized interfaces that are compatible with ‘assistive technologies’.
CEN and CENELEC and their respective national members are committed to ensuring that
accessibility is addressed during the development of standards for products and services
(in accordance with EC standardization request M/473). In this regard, they cooperate with
interested stakeholders, including organizations representing people with disabilities and
older people, both at European level and also at national level.
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will continue work on developing a standardization deliverable
that provides clear guidance on how to address accessibility by implementing a ‘Design for
All’ approach in the design, development, production and provision of goods and services.
This deliverable, which is due to be published in 2017, will support the implementation of the
European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 and the anticipated European Accessibility Act, as
well as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
In addition, experts will start working with the relevant Technical Committees with the aim of
reviewing and revising standards in a number of priority areas where it is especially urgent to
address the needs of people with disabilities and older persons. Standards to be considered for
possible revision include those relating to electrical and electronic equipment and household
appliances, as well as self-service machines and kiosks. Other areas identified for future
work include communication, information and signalling, instructions and labelling, online
services and packaging.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Accessibility
Accessibility in the built environment CEN and CENELEC intend to start work on the
development of a European standard setting
out common functional requirements for
accessibility in the built environment that can be
used for public procurement (in the framework
of EC standardization request M/420). This work
would be coordinated by the CEN-CENELEC
Joint Working Group ‘Accessibility in the Built
Environment’ (JWG 6).
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Environment - water and a
biofuels,
recovered fuels, etc
Environment
CEN and CENELEC contribute to protecting the
environment by working with their members
and stakeholders to develop standards that help
companies and other organizations to improve
their environmental performance, and which
in many cases support the implementation of
European environmental legislation. They also
follow a horizontal approach to promote the
integration of objectives such as sustainability,
resource efficiency and climate resilience into
a wide range of European standardization
activities.
Many of the European Standards that specifically
address environmental issues are intended
to support the implementation of relevant
legislation. By making use of these standards,
companies and organizations can contribute to
protecting the environment and they also gain
direct financial benefits by reducing their use of
valuable resources such as energy and water,
producing less waste, preventing accidents
and avoiding clean-up and compensation
costs. Moreover, by demonstrating their
commitment to the environment, companies
and organizations can profit from being
perceived in a more positive way by their current
and potential customers, as well as by their
employees and other stakeholders.
CEN and CENELEC work in close cooperation
with their members and partners, including
ECOS (European Environmental Citizens
Organisation for Standardisation) and ANEC
(European Association for the co-ordination of
consumer representation in standardisation),
in order to ensure that environmental and
consumer interests are taken into account
during the development of standards for various
types of products, services and processes.
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
396 European Standards (EN/HD)
96 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Health and safety – occupa
and safety at the workflo
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
equipment (protective cloth
M/478 – Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
M/503
– Ambient
air quality legislation
eye,
hearing,
foot, arm prote
M/513 – Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) emissions
M/514 – Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Healthcare
- medical dev
emissions
M/518 – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
informatics,
healthcare servic
(WEEE)
M/526 – Adaptation to Climate Change
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/env
www.cenelec.eu/go/TC111X
Heating, ventilation and a
appliances, oil and solid fue
pumps, cleanrooms, etc.
Bodies in CEN and CENELEC are expected
to take environmental aspects into account.
CEN also has an Environmental Helpdesk that
provides support and services to Technical
Bodies regarding how to address environmental
aspects in standards.
ICT - Information and C
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearn
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will assess and
Transport, eAccessibility, dat
follow-up the CEN-CENELEC communication
campaign on the environment and the review of
the CEN Environmental Helpdesk, which were
both carried out in 2015. CEN and CENELEC
will also see to identify how standardization
can contribute to realizing the objectives of the
European Commission’s ‘Circular Economy’
Strategy.
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Environment
The CEN Strategic Advisory Body on
Environment (SABE) advises the CEN
Technical Board on strategic issues related
to the environment, and CENELEC TC/111X
‘Environment’ also provides advice to the
Technical Board of CENELEC. All Technical
Food – food analysis, anim
genetically modified organ
food, etc.
Technical bodies responsible:
9 CEN Technical Committees
(223, 230, 264, 292, 308, 345, 366, 400, 444)
1 CENELEC Technical Committee (111X)
CEN-CENELEC ‘Adaptation to Climate Change’
Coordination Group (ACC CG)
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Environment - water and air quality, waste management,
biofuels, recovered fuels, etc.
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
genetically modified organisms, articles in contact with
food, etc.
© Tobias Arhelger
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
and safety at the workfloor and personal protective
equipment (protective clothing and devices, such as head,
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors, etc.)
Healthcare - medical devices, surgical implants, health
informatics, healthcare services, dental materials, etc.
Air Quality
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
Thepumps,
CEN Technical
Committee ‘Air Quality’
cleanrooms,
etc.(CEN/TC 264) is responsible for developing
European standards which allow air quality to be measured and comparable data to be
CEN is engaged in a range of standardization activities that support the European Union’s
policies in relation to air quality and climate. Many of these activities are being developed in
response to specific requests from the European Commission.
collected throughout Europe. With the increase of scientific knowledge with regard to the
influence of air pollutants on human health and the environment, new pollutants and lower
concentration levels of known air pollutants need to be addressed by new European Standards.
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
The TC develops standards for assessing and measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
of energy-intensive industries, emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) from diffuse
and fugitive sources, concentrations of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases, and
Transport, eAccessibility, data protection etc.
particulate matter in ambient air. This work is associated with specific standardization requests
Environment
from the European Commission (M/478, in numeric order M/478, M/503, M/513 and M/514).
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In 2016, CEN intends to finalize new standards setting out methods for assessing and
measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of energy-intensive industries, in the framework
of request M/478. Meanwhile, field tests will be carried out in order to validate methods for
measuring concentrations of gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl) in waste gases, and emissions of
volatile organic compounds (VOC) from diffuse and fugitive sources (in accordance with requests
M/513 and M/514).
Furthermore, CEN expects to receive requests from the European Commission for the
development of new standards in relation to stationary source emissions, ozone precursors
and mercury measurements with sorbent traps.
Adaptation to Climate Change
Standards have a crucial role to play in helping to make key infrastructures and related ICT
systems more resilient and less vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which may
include a higher frequency of floods, droughts and so-called ‘severe weather events’, as well
as changes in average temperatures.
CEN and CENELEC are cooperating with the European Commission to ensure that
standardization contributes to the successful implementation of the EU Strategy on adaptation
to climate change (COM(2013) 216). They have established a Joint ‘Adaptation to Climate
Change’ Coordination Group, which is responsible for coordinating standardization activities in
the framework of a standardization request from the European Commission (M/526), accepted
in 2014. CEN and CENELEC are also cooperating with ISO and IEC in order to coordinate their
respective activities in this area.
In the framework of request M/526, CEN and CENELEC will prepare a preliminary work
programme, including a list of standards that should be developed or revised in order to
improve resilience in the construction, energy and transport sectors. This preliminary work
programme should be finalized in early 2017, and will then be followed by specific activities to
develop new standards and/or revise existing ones.
In addition, CEN and CENELEC will finalize and publish a ‘climate supplement’ to CEN Guide
4 ‘Guide for addressing environmental issues in product standards’, with specific guidance on
how the challenges and consequences of climate change should be identified and addressed
during the development and/or revision of standards.
Waste
Standards have an important contribution to make in terms of preventing and reducing waste,
as well as providing tools to facilitate the identification, management and treatment of waste,
including the recovery and recycling of valuable substances and materials. This is especially
important in relation to the concept of a ‘circular economy’.
In 2016, CEN will publish new standards in relation to ‘Characterization of waste’, including
a standardized method to determine the leaching behaviour of inorganic constituents from
granular waste (EN 14405 based on CEN/TS 14405), as well as a revised edition of the
European Standard EN 15308, which specifies a method for quantitative determination of
seven polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners in solid waste. Further standardization work
will be carried out within CEN/TC 292 regarding methods to determine the content of elements
and substances in waste, and other related topics.
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Environment
Used tyres are a valuable source of rubber and other materials that can potentially be
recovered and re-used. Standardization work in relation to ‘Materials obtained from Endof-Life Tyres (ELT)’ is being carried out by CEN/TC 366. This TC is working on a Technical
Specification regarding ‘Quality criteria for the selection of whole tyres, for recovery and
recycling processes’, as well as a standardized method for determining the total moisture
content of materials obtained from End-of-Life Tyres (CEN/TS 16916).
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Environment - water and air quality, waste management
biofuels, recovered fuels, etc.
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
genetically modified organisms, articles in contact with
food, etc.
CENELEC’s Technical Committee ‘Environment’ (CLC/TC 111X), is leading the development
of standards to support the implementation of the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (2012/19/EU - WEEE). These standards cover various aspects of the
treatment of electronic waste (including collection, treatment requirements, de-pollution
and preparing for re-use). In 2016, CENELEC is due to finalize new European Standards
on treatment requirements for temperature exchange equipment and photovoltaic panels
(EN 50625-2 series), as well as Technical Specifications dealing with the treatment of various
types of waste electrical and electronic equipment (TS 50625-3 series).
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
and safety at the workfloor and personal protective
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
equipment (protective clothing and devices, such as head,
Soil and sludge - CEN’s Technical Committee
Water - CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Water
eye, hearing,
etc.)
‘Characterization
of soils’ foot,
(CEN/TCarm
345) protectors,
analysis’ develops
standards to meet the
collaborates with ISO/TC 190 ‘Soil quality’ in
needs of stakeholders and to support the
order Healthcare
to develop standards in
and to
implementation of
the EU Water implants,
Framework
- parallel
medical
devices,
surgical
health
facilitate the adoption of international standards
Directive (2000/60/EC). In 2016, CEN is
as European
Standards. In 2016,
CEN is due to services,
due to finalize
and publish
new standards
informatics,
healthcare
dental
materials,
etc.
adopt revised editions of standards in relation to
gas chromatographic determination methods
(EN ISO 15009 and EN ISO 22155).
The Technical Committee ‘Characterization and
management of sludge’ (CEN/TC 308) develops
generic standards appropriate for all types of
sludge and all means of using and disposing
of sludge. This TC will continue with to develop
standardized methods for determining the
physical consistency of sludges (EN 16720
series).
containing guidance for determining the
hydromorphological conditions of lakes
(EN 16870), and for monitoring freshwater pearl
mussel populations and their environment
(EN 16859).
Heating, ventilation and
air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
CEN/TC 230 will proceed with work to develop
and performance test
appliances, oil and solidgeneral
fuelrequirements
appliances,
refrigeration, heat
procedures for automated water monitoring
and guidance on mapping the
pumps, cleanrooms, etc. equipment,
extent and density of Zostera (eelgrass) and
macroalgae beds in the littoral environment.
Work will also begin to develop a standardized
method for assessing the performance of fish
passes that enable fish to go around man-made
obstacles in rivers and streams.
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
Transport, eAccessibility, data protection etc.
Environment
The newly-established Technical Committee
‘Environmental characterization’ (CEN/TC 444)
will focus on analytical activities in the fields
of waste, sludge, soil and biowastes, and
facilitate the development of standards relating
to test methods. This new TC is expected to
take over a number of work items that were
previously managed by the Project Committee
CEN/TC 400 – which is due to be disbanded.
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Smart Technologies
We live in a world where everything is becoming
more interconnected and intelligent. Using
your smartphone, you can access information
in real time about weather conditions, traffic
problems and public transport services, just
to mention a few examples. Increasingly, we
see that information and communication
technologies (ICTs) can be integrated into our
energy and transport infrastructures, our local
environment and also our homes.
‘Smart’ technologies can bring benefits to
individuals and families, businesses and
organizations, and to the wider society. They can
make our lives easier and enable older persons
and those with disabilities to live independently.
They can deliver greater efficiency and
significant savings in terms of time and
energy – thereby contributing to a reduction in
overall energy consumption. They also openup opportunities to establish successful new
business models, promote sustainable growth
and create good jobs.
Technical bodies responsible:
CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Energy Grid Coordination
Group (SeG-CG)
CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Smart Metering Coordination
Group (SM-CG)
CEN-CENELEC-ETSI ‘Smart and Sustainable Cities
and Communities’ Coordination Group (SSCC-CG)
CEN/TC 278 - Intelligent Transport Systems
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
379 European Standards (EN/HD)
48 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/338 – Interoperability of electronic road toll systems
M/453 – Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems
(C-ITS)
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/go/smart
www.cencenelec.eu/go/energy
www.cen.eu/go/ITS
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Smart Technologies
CEN
and
CENELEC
are
supporting
standardization activities in relation to Smart and
Sustainable Cities and Communities, Intelligent
Transport Systems (ITS), Smart Energy Grids
and Smart Metering, Smart Appliances, Internet
of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M)
communication. In many cases, they are
working in close partnership with ETSI and with
the international standardization organizations
(notably ISO and IEC).
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Standards have a vital role to play in ensuring
the compatibility and interoperability of smart
technologies so that products and services will
work together in an efficient and effective way.
By participating in standardization activities at
European and international levels, businesses
and other stakeholders can contribute to
supporting the spread of smart technologies.
They can also benefit from keeping up-to-date
with technological developments and learning
about forthcoming opportunities.
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Smart Cities
Smart Cities (or ‘Smart and sustainable cities and communities’) refers to an integrated
approach that combines ICT with energy and transport infrastructures and the built
environment. It encompasses a wide range of aspects where standards have an essential role
to play – such as energy-efficiency, clean mobility, water and waste management. The overall
aim is to enable cities and towns to meet the needs of their citizens by providing high-quality
services in an efficient and effective way, whilst also reducing pollution, CO2 emissions and
energy consumption.
In order to ensure a consistent and holistic approach, the European Standardization
Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) have created a ‘Smart and Sustainable Cities and
Communities’ Coordination Group (SSCC-CG). This group includes representatives of various
stakeholders including national members and partner organizations of CEN and CENELEC,
the international standardization organizations (ISO, IEC and ITU), networks of cities and local
communities, and other interested organizations.
Through the SSCC-CG, the ESOs are collaborating with the ISO Technical Committee
‘Sustainable development in communities’ (ISO TC/268), as well as with IEC and ITU. They are
also working with the European Commission to actively contribute to the European Innovation
Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC), and promote standards as a means
to ensure consistency and interoperability of solutions.
In 2016, the SSCC-CG will proceed with work to implement the main recommendations that
were contained in its report to the (Technical) Boards of CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in January
2015. This includes the elaboration of a multi-dimensional conceptual framework that will
enable the ESOs to identify specific areas where there could be a need for new standards to
help cities and towns become smarter and more sustainable.
CEN and CENELEC will continue to promote the active involvement of all interested stakeholders,
including European networks of cities and local public authorities, in standardization activities
related to ‘Smart and sustainable cities and communities’.
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Smart Technologies
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can contribute to a cleaner, safer and more efficient
transport system. They use information and communication technologies (ICT) in order to
control traffic flow, collect road tolls (electronic fee collection), provide timely traffic and safety
information, notify accidents (‘e-Call’) and give priority to emergency vehicles.
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The European Commission has laid down the legal framework in order to accelerate the
deployment of ITS across Europe (Directive 2010/40/EU) and has requested the European
Standardization Organizations to develop and adopt European Standards in support of this
framework (M/453), in order to ensure interoperability across countries.
European standards and technical specifications in the domain of ITS are being developed by
the CEN Technical Committee ‘Intelligent Transport Systems’ (CEN/TC 278). These standards
address a variety of aspects including: Travel and Traffic Information, Route Guidance and
Navigation, Public Transport, Emergency Vehicles and Electronic Fee Collection. CEN and
CENELEC cooperate closely with ETSI and ISO in order to ensure a coherent approach to
standardization in this field.
In 2016, CEN/TC 278 will proceed with the development of numerous deliverables, including
several standards requested by the European Commission in relation to the interoperability
of electronic road toll systems (M/338) and co-operative ITS (M/453). Additionally, CEN and
CENELEC expect to receive a new standardization request from the European Commission in
2016 regarding the development of standards for ITS in urban areas.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Smart Energy Grids - The CEN-CENELECETSI Smart Energy Grid Coordination Group
(SEG-CG) will continue to coordinate the
standardization activities of the European
Standardization Organizations in relation to
Smart Energy Grids. In 2016, the SEG-CG will
monitor the development of standards ensuring
interoperability of smart grid and smart
metering as well as smart home systems,
and new services (such as demand response).
Through the SEG-CG, the ESOs will continue
to cooperate with the Smart Grids Task Force
of the European Commission on various issues
related to smart grid standardization, as well as
privacy, data protection and cyber-security in
the smart grid environment.
Smart Appliances - CEN and CENELEC will
seek to identify specific standardization needs in
relation to Smart Appliances, on the basis of a
survey carried out by their Technical Boards in
2015. Smartness may relate to aspects such as
automation, energy consumption, surveillance
Internet of Things (IoT) - CEN and CENELEC
will seek to identify specific standardization
needs in relation to the Internet of Things
(IoT), on the basis of the survey carried out
by their Technical Boards in 2015. IoT is a way to
describe the integration of objects and products
with wireless digital communication in order
to collect and utilize information – for example
with regard to status, identity, location and/
or the surrounding environment. This concept
encompasses various technologies including
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Machineto-Machine (M2M) communication and Wireless
Sensor Networks (WSNs).
CEN and CENELEC will continue to participate
in the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation
(AIOTI), which provides a platform for
stakeholders to cooperate with the European
Commission on research activities and pilot
projects, and collaborate on the creation
of a dynamic European IoT ecosystem. In
particular, CEN and CENELEC will engage in
the relevant working groups in order to identify
opportunities for new standardization activities,
and encourage stakeholders to make use of the
European Standardization System.
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Smart Technologies
Smart Metering - Through the CENCENELEC-ETSI Smart Metering Coordination
Group (SM-CG), CEN and CENELEC will
continue to work with ETSI and relevant
stakeholders on standardization issues linked
to the development and roll-out of smart
metering systems for the supply of electricity,
gas, water and heat. CEN is due to adopt and
publish a series of draft European Standards
relating to wireless mesh networking for meter
data exchange (EN 16836 series), as developed
by CEN/TC 294 ‘Communication systems for
meters and remote reading of meters’.
and security, as well as measures to facilitate
health and independent living of disabled
and older persons. The range of domestic
and consumer appliances into which smart
technologies could be integrated include washing
and drying machines, refrigerators, cookers,
microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, televisions,
home entertainment systems, security systems,
heating, ventilation and air conditioning, etc.
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a new standard on Software Assurance Levels for Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems.
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systems, fuels, energy management, smart grids, etc.
Standardization activities related to the space industry are being managed by a joint
CEN-CENELEC Technical Committee ‘Space’ (CEN/CLC/TC 5), in line with a formal request
from the European Commission (M/496). CEN and CENELEC are cooperating closely with
the
European Cooperation
for and
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which brings together the
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European Space Agency (ESA), several national space agencies and Eurospace (representing
biofuels, recovered fuels, etc.
the European Space Industry).
In 2016, CEN/CLC/TC 5 will proceed with work to develop and adopt several new European
Standards in relation to Space Product Assurance (EN 16602 series) and Space Engineering
(EN 16602 series), as well as general requirements of the ECSS system (EN 16601-00) and
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‘Space sustainability – Planetary protection’ (EN 16604-20).
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in line with the requirements of EU Regulation
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CEN collaborates closely with ISO to coordinate
standardization activities in relation to chemical
products. The result of this collaboration is that
some 42% of all European Standards in this
sector are identical to international standards
published by ISO. The alignment of European
and international standards is especially
important for European companies that want to
export their products to other markets around
the world.
Many European standardization activities in the
chemicals sector are developed in response
to requests from the European Commission.
The European Standards resulting from this
work support the implementation of European
policies and legislation such as Regulation
(EC) 2003/2003 on Fertilizers, Directive 93/15/
EEC on Explosives for civil uses, Directives
2007/23/EC and 2013/29/EU on Pyrotechnic
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M/491 - Bio-solvents and bio-surfactants
M/492 - Horizontal standards for bio-based products
M/504 - Pyrotechnic articles
Energy - gas and water sup
systems, fuels, energy manag
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/chemical
www.cen.eu/go/bio
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biofuels, recovered fuels, etc
Food – food analysis, anim
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play in creating a single market for chemical
products and supporting the up-take of new
products. They are vital for ensuring that
chemical products placed on the European
market are safe and they also help to increase
market transparency by providing common
reference methods and requirements that
enable the verification of claims about different
products (for example in relation to bio-based
content, environmental sustainability, safety
and toxicity, etc.).
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ments relating to space systems and activities, etc.
Chemistry – petroleum products, paints, varnishes, adhesives,
soil improvers, explosives for civil use, pyrotechnics etc.
Construction - structures, products, materials, equipment,
Bio-based
but alsoproducts
fire resistance, geotextiles, energy efficiency of
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etc. products. In particular, they help to increase market transparency
thebuildings,
market for bio-based
by providing common reference methods and requirements that enable the verification of
claims regarding the bio-based content, bio-degradability or environmental sustainability of
different products. The European Commission’s Bio-economy Strategy (COM(2012) 60) states
that European and international standards are central for the functioning of the Single Market
and for the development of certification and labels that can promote consumer uptake and
green public procurement.
Consumer products - toys, gymnastics, sports and
playground equipment, textiles, furniture, child care articles,
etc.
CEN is developing European Standards and other deliverables covering horizontal aspects
of bio-based products, and also in relation to specific types of bio-based products. These
standards are being developed through a process of collaboration among experts and
representatives from business and industry, research institutes, public bodies and agencies,
consumer and environmental groups, and other interested stakeholders.
Energy - gas and water supplies, power engineering, solar
systems, fuels, energy management, smart grids, etc.
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Bio-based products’ (CEN/TC 411) will continue with the
development of standards covering horizontal aspects of bio-based products, as requested
by the European Commission (M/492). Deliverables due to be published in 2016 include new
European Standards regarding sustainability criteria of bio-based products (EN 16751), test
methods for determining bio-based content (EN 16785-2) and bio-based carbon content
(EN 16640), as well as business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) reporting
and communication (EN 16848 and EN 16935).
Environment - water and air quality, waste management,
biofuels, recovered fuels, etc.
Meanwhile, CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Surface Active Agents’ (CEN/TC 276) will continue
working on a Technical Specification defining requirements and test methods for bio-based
surfactants (in the framework of M/491).
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
genetically modified organisms, articles in contact with
food, etc.
In addition, CEN anticipates that the European Commission will issue a new standardization
request for the development of standards in relation to algae and algae-based products
or intermediates. This work would support the implementation of the EU Directive on the
promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (2009/28/EC). CEN’s Technical Board
has created a Working Group on ‘Algae and algae-based products’ (CEN/BT/WG 218), which will
be responsible for developing a work programme in line with the anticipated standardization
request, if the request is accepted by CEN.
Chemical
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
and safety at the workfloor and personal protective
equipment (protective clothing and devices, such as head,
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors, etc.)
Healthcare - medical devices, surgical implants, health
informatics, healthcare services, dental materials, etc.
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Fertilizers - Fertilizers and liming materials
are widely used in the agricultural sector
throughout Europe and worldwide. Much of the
work carried out by CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Fertilizers and liming materials’ (CEN/TC 260)
is associated with requests from the European
Commission (M/335, M/418 and M/454)
concerning methods of analysis. In 2016, CEN/
TC 260 will develop test methods to determine
the presence of boron and molybdenum in
fertilizers, and also produce a Technical Report
on experimental work of static heap sampling
procedures.
Fireworks - CEN anticipates that the European
Commission may issue a new standardization
request to support the implementation of
European legislation relating to pyrotechnic
articles (Directives 2007/23/EC and 2013/29/EU).
Any required standards would be developed by
the CEN Technical Committee ‘Pyrotechnics’
(CEN/TC 212).
Laboratory equipment - CEN/TC 332
‘Laboratory equipment’ collaborates with
ISO/TC 48 to facilitate the adoption of European
Standards identical to international standards
relating to various types of glass and plastics
ware used in laboratories. In 2016, this TC
will also work on the revision of the European
Standard EN 14175-3, which specifies type
test methods for the assessment of safety and
performance of fume cupboards.
Paints and varnishes - CEN/TC 139 ‘Paint
and varnishes’ will proceed with developing
new standards at European level, including
a European Standard in relation to ‘Reactive
(intumescent) coatings for fire protection of
structural elements’ (EN 16623 parts 1-5).
This TC will also continue to cooperate with
ISO/TC 35 on the development of standards
intended for parallel adoption at European and
international levels (in the framework of the
Vienna Agreement).
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and publish two new European Standards
developed by CEN/TC 386 ‘Photocatalysis’.
These standards specify a test method for
evaluating the photocatalytic self-cleaning
performance of materials (EN 16845-1) and
methodologies to test prototype or commercial
air cleaner systems (EN 16846-1). CEN/TC 386
will also proceed with work in relation to various
aspects of photocatalysis including the drafting
of standards addressing anti-soiling chemical
activity, water purification and continuous flow
test methods, as well as a glossary of terms.
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responsible for various types of construction
products and materials
of various types of construction products and to
provide the necessary testing and/or calculation
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European Union, provide a solid technical basis
for testing the performance of these products
and they enable manufacturers to prepare
declarations of performance (DoP) and affix
CE marking
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of the EU Construction Products Regulation
(CPR biofuels,
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Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
2373 European Standards (EN/HD)
174 other deliverables (TS/TR)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
43 active standardization requests
(including amendments and revisions)
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/construction
The development of European standards for
the construction sector depends on the active
involvement of the relevant stakeholders
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European Standards in relation to sound insulation are developed by CEN/TC 126 ‘Acoustic
properties of building elements and of buildings’.
In 2016, CEN/TC 126 will collaborate with ISO/TC 43/SC 2 ‘Building acoustics’ in order to
complete the development and adoption of several European and international standards.
These include a new standard on ‘Acoustics - Acoustic classification scheme for dwellings’
(EN ISO 19488), which is intended to provide a basis for recommendations for enhanced sound
insulation between rooms to provide higher levels of privacy and comfort.
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Standards on ‘Building acoustics - Estimation of acoustic performance of buildings from the
performance of elements’ (EN 12354 parts 1-4), as well as a revised edition of EN 15657
regarding ‘Laboratory measurement of airborne and structure borne sound from building
equipment’ (which will supersede EN 15657-1:2009).
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engineering industry throughout Europe, and have also been implemented in neighbouring
countries as well as in other countries around the world.
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of Structural Eurocodes, incorporating new performance requirements and design methods
(standardization request M/515). This work is being carried out by the responsible CEN
Technical Committee (CEN/ TC 250) in cooperation with stakeholders including structural
design companies and the scientific community, supported by the European Commission and
its Joint Research Centre (JRC).
In 2016, CEN will proceed with ongoing work to revise the existing Eurocodes for design,
construction and civil engineering, and to develop standards in relation to new areas of
structural design and construction m
In 2016, CEN will proceed with ongoing work to revise the Eurocodes, having established
a series of project teams to undertake the first phase of the planned CEN/TC 250 work
programme. This will include further developments in new areas, including the assessment
and retrofitting of existing structures, and concerning new materials, such as structural glass,
fibre reinforced polymers and membrane structures.
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or ‘hybrid’ standards which can be used in both
military and civilian contexts.
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objectives of the upcoming EU General Data
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the revision of European Standards regarding
to collaborate with ETSI and other partners
requirements, classification and test methods
(including EDA, NATO, ASD-STAN and
for safes and strong rooms (EN 1143-1) and the
EUROCAE) through the Defence Standardization
classification of high security locks (EN 1300).
Coordination Group (DSCG). In 2016, the DSCG
Societal and Citizen Security - The CEN
will initiate a first set of projects to develop
Technical
Committee ‘Societal and citizen
dual-use standards, including proposals for the
security’ (CEN/ TC 391) will proceed with ongoing
creation of new technical bodies in CEN and/or
work to develop standardized terminology in
CENELEC if necessary.
relation to Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Police Firearms - The CEN Workshop ‘Police
Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) materials, as
Firearm Technologies’ (CEN/WS PFT) will
well as a set of indicators for quality of service
proceed with work to develop and finalize CEN
in the field of societal safety/security. Further
Workshop Agreements (CWAs) setting out
work items may be initiated in relation to the
functional requirements and test methods for
topic of crisis management.
police firearms (service pistols, shoulder fired
support weapons, ammunition). The members
of this Workshop include representatives
of national police forces and firearms
manufacturers.
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Digital & Information Society
Technical bodies responsible:
5 CEN Technical Committees
(224, 287, 428, 434, 440)
CEN Workshop ‘ICT Skills’ (CEN/WS ICT)
Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) have a major importance in our daily lives.
They are being used by all kinds of businesses
and organizations to manage information, to
communicate and interact with customers and
suppliers, and to deliver high-quality products
and services. Standards are vital for ensuring
the performance, reliability, compatibility and
interoperability of ICT systems, so that they work
together smoothly, efficiently and securely.
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
2436 European Standards (EN/HD)
298 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/460 - Electronic signatures
M/528 - Electronic invoicing in public
procurement
CEN and CENELEC are working together to
develop standards that support the development of
open and competitive markets, meeting the needs
of business, consumers and other stakeholders.
The Technical Boards of CEN and CENELEC have
set up a joint Working Group on ICT standardization
(CEN-CLC/BT/WG 6), which provides input to the
European Multi-Stakeholder Platform on ICT
standardization.
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/ICT
www.cenelec.eu/go/ICT
www.cencenelec.eu/go/ICT
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Due to the increasing overlap and convergence
between standardization activities in the ICT field
and other sectors of standardization activity in
CEN and CENELEC, many of the above-mentioned
topics are also mentioned in other chapters of this
Work Programme.
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CEN and CENELEC support a wide range of
standardization activities in relation to ICT. Many of
these activities relate to topics that are mentioned
in the European Commission’s ‘Rolling Plan for
ICT Standardisation’, such as: Cybersecurity and
e-Privacy, e-Skills, e-Accessibility, e-Health,
e-Procurement,
e-Invoicing,
e-Payments,
e-Signatures, Smart Grids and Smart Metering,
Smart and sustainable cities and communities,
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Electronic
road-toll services and Advanced Manufacturing.
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CEN has accepted a request from the European Commission (M/528) to develop European
Standards and other standardisation deliverables to support the implementation of Directive
2014/55/EU on electronic invoicing in public procurement. In order to undertake this work, a
new Project Committee on Electronic Invoicing has been established (CEN/TC 434).
In 2016, CEN/TC 434 will proceed with work to develop a new European Standard on ‘Electronic
invoicing - Semantic data model of the core elements of an electronic invoice’. This standard
will describe a semantic model including all of the essential information elements that
an electronic invoice needs in order to ensure legal and fiscal compliance and to enable
interoperability for cross-border and cross-sector trade. It will take into account the needs of
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and contracting authorities (such as local and
regional governments), as well as data protection requirements.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
e-Procurement - CEN’s Project Committee
‘Electronic Public Procurement’ (CEN/TC 440)
will proceed with the development of Technical
Specifications that are intended to support
electronic public procurement processes
and their accompanying information flows.
The deliverables being drafted in this Project
Committee will provide business interoperability
specifications and vocabulary in relation to
e-Procurement, e-Notification, e-Tendering,
e-Ordering and e-Fulfilment.
Digital & Information Society
e-Signatures - The CEN Technical Committee
‘Personal identification, electronic signature
and cards and their related systems and
operations’ (CEN/TC 224) will proceed with
work to update and expand European Standards
relating to ‘Application Interface for secure
elements used as Qualified electronic Signature
(Seal-) Creation Devices’ (EN 419212 series)
and ‘Trustworthy Systems Supporting Server
Signing’ (EN 419241 series). This TC will also
finalize Technical Specifications in relation
to ‘Protection Profiles for TSP cryptographic
modules’ (CEN/TS 419221 series, based on
CWA 14167 parts 1-3).
Spatial data - CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Geographic Information’ (CEN/TC 287)
will continue to cooperate closely with its
counterpart committee at international level
(ISO/TC 211) in order to revise and update various
standards relating to the collection and use
of digital geographic information. The revised
standards will be adopted at both European and
international levels (by CEN and ISO), thereby
supporting the development of products and
services that can be used throughout Europe
and worldwide.
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Electrotechnology
Technical bodies responsible:
More than 70 CENELEC Technical Bodies
Certain CEN Technical Committees
(such as 169, 247 - among others)
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
2164 European Standards (EN/HD)
152 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/117 – Construction products resistance to fire
M/351 – Workers’ exposure to electrical/
magnetic fields
M/443 – Cables
(electricity, communications, etc.)
M/462 – ICT (information and communication
networks)
M/485 – Fluorescent lamps, etc.
M/495 – Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC)
M/511 – Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
M/519 – Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
M/536 – Radio Equipment Directive
(2014/53/EU)
M/XXX – E
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(2014/30/EU)
the European Commission. These harmonized
standards are intended to help manufacturers,
operators and other stakeholders to respect the
essential requirements of relevant EU legislation.
Numerous standards are being revised and
updated in line with the requirements of revised
(recast) European Directives which will become
legally applicable in 2016. These include the
new editions of the Low Voltage Directive
(LVD - 2014/35/EU), the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (EMCD - 2014/30/EU),
and the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU).
CENELEC collaborates with the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the
framework of the Dresden Agreement, which
was signed in 1996. The result of this close
cooperation is that some 72% of all CENELEC
standards are identical to international
standards adopted by the IEC, and another 6%
are based on IEC standards. The high level of
alignment between European and international
standards means that companies active in the
electrotechnical sector can benefit from having
access to markets around the world, with lower
compliance costs and integrated supply chains.
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European standardization activities in the
electrotechnical sector are managed and
supported by CENELEC, which supports a wide
range of Technical Committees, Task Forces
and Working Groups dealing with different
topics and types of products. Common to all
of these standardization activities is a strong
commitment to ensuring the highest possible
levels of safety and performance, as well
as the most efficient use of energy. Experts
representing the interests of industry and
other stakeholders are actively involved in the
standards development process.
Many of the European Standards that are
published by CENELEC are developed in the
framework of standardization requests issued by
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www.cenelec.eu/go/sectors
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
CENELEC’s Technical Committee ‘Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)’ (CLC/TC 210)
cooperates with the International Special Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR), which
operates in the framework of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It also
cooperates with CEN and ETSI to ensure that the European Standardization Organizations
follow a coordinated and coherent approach towards EMC-related matters.
All of the relevant European and international standards are being reviewed and revised, in
order to comply with the requirements of the new Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(EMCD - 2014/30/EU) and the new Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) – both of which
will become legally applicable in 2016.
In particular, CLC/TC 210 will continue to develop new and revised European Standards in
relation to: household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus (EN 55014 series);
radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods (EN 55016 series); radio
receivers on-board vehicles and boats (EN 55025); multimedia equipment (EN 55035); and
generic standards for EMC (EN 61000 series).
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
CENELEC’s Technical Committee ‘Electromagnetic fields in the human environment’
(CLC/TC 106X) is developing new European Standards in the framework of a request from
the European Commission (M/351) to support the implementation of Directive 2013/35/EU.
The new Directive replaces the previous one (2004/40/EC), and sets out minimum health and
safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical
agents (electromagnetic fields).
These include new standards for ‘evaluation of workers’ exposure to electric and magnetic
fields from equipments and installations for production, transmission and distribution of
electricity’ (EN 50647), ‘limitation of occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields from
short range devices (SRDs) in electronic article surveillance, radio frequency identification
and similar systems’ (EN 50648) and ‘measurement and calculation of the EMF exposure of
electrical welding workers’ (EN 50649).
Furthermore, CLC/TC 106X will continue to work on the revision of several existing European
Standards including EN 50384, EN 50413, EN 50496, EN 50499, EN 50527 (parts 1 & 2-1), in
line with the latest regulatory and technical requirements.
Electrotechnology
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OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Electric Cables – CENELEC’s Technical
Committee ‘Electric cables’ (CLC/TC 20)
will proceed with developing and finalizing
standards in relation to the characterisation
of materials for electric cable accessories
(EN 50655 parts 1-3), ‘Mineral insulated cables
and their terminations’ (EN 60702-3) and
‘High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power
transmission cables with extruded insulation
and their accessories’ (EN 62895).
Lighting - The CEN-CENELEC Coordination
Group ‘LIGHT’ has been created in order to
coordinate European standardization activities
related to light, in accordance with the relevant
standardization requests from the European
Commission (including M/485, M/495 and
M/519). This group reports to the (Technical)
Boards of CEN and CENELEC, and facilitates
cooperation between the relevant Technical
Committees.
Meanwhile, CLC/TC 213 ‘Cable management
systems (CMS)’ will develop standards in relation
to ‘Conduit systems buried underground for
the protection and management of insulated
electrical cables or communication cables’
(EN 50626 parts 1 & 2) and a ‘Test method for
content of halogens’ (EN 50642). This TC will also
develop Technical Reports on ‘CMS providing
support for cables with intrinsic fire resistance’
(CLC/TR
50658)
and
‘Electromagnetic
characteristics of linear CMS’ (CLC/TR 50659).
In 2016, CENELEC’s Technical Committee
‘Lamps’ (CLC/TC 34A) will proceed with
developing and finalizing numerous European
Standards in relation to various types of
fluorescent and LED lamps, as well as tungsten
halogen lamps (EN 60357), metal halide lamps
(EN 61167) and discharge lamps (EN 62035).
Electrotechnology
Information Technology - CENELEC’s
Technical Committee ‘Electrotechnical aspects
of telecommunication equipment’ (CLC/TC 215)
will continue working on the development of
European Standards for ‘Data centre facilities
and infrastructures’ (EN 50600 series) in the
framework of a standardization request from
the European Commission (M/462). This TC will
also develop a new European Standard setting
out requirements, interfaces and applications
for Automated Infrastructure Management
(AIM) systems.
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Technical bodies responsible:
biofuels,
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Technical Committees
Standards play a vital role in ensuring the safety
and performance of all kinds of equipment that
is used in the production and distribution of
energy from various sources. Standards also
support the development and dissemination of
new technologies, which can lead to major advances
in terms of managing energy and improving
efficiency, whilst also enabling the increased
production of energy from renewable sources.
21 CENELEC Technical Committees
4 joint CEN-CENELEC Technical Bodies
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
1784 European Standards (EN/HD)
173 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Food – food analysis, animal feeding
genetically modified organisms, artic
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
food, M/347
etc.& M/374 - Measuring instruments
the
CEN and CENELEC are working with
European Commission and other stakeholders
to develop and adopt European Standards that
enable the integration of Europe’s electricity and
gas markets and support the implementation
of the EU’s policy framework for climate and
energy, which includes ambitious targets
with regard to energy efficiency, energy
from renewable sources, and reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions.
M/353 - Household vacuum cleaners
M/400 - Gas quality
M/412 - Non-automatic weighing instruments
M/441 - Open architecture for utility meters
M/457 - Tyre pressure gauges / management systems
M/458 - Household washing machines
M/459 - Household refrigerating appliances
M/470 - Electric motors
M/475 - Biomethane
M/481 - Household dishwashers
M/485 - Fluorescent lamps, etc.
M/488 - Air conditioners and comfort fans
M/495 - Ecodesign
M/498 - Pumps
M/500 - Fans
M/525 - Pyrolysis oils
M/533 - Alternative fuels infrastructure
M/534 - Water heaters
M/535 - Space heaters
Health and safety – occupational healt
and safety at the workfloor and
equipment (protective clothing and de
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors, etc.)
Healthcare - medical devices, surgic
In response to growing concern about the
current and potential impacts of climate change,
informatics, healthcare services, dental m
the EU and its Member States are committed to
achieving big reductions in emissions of carbon
dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Compared to 1990 levels, emissions should be
reduced 20% by 2020, 40% by 2030 and 80%
by 2050. The EU has also adopted ambitious
targets for saving energy by improving energy
efficiency, and increasing the share of energy
that is obtained from renewable sources such
as solar and wind.
Heating, ventilation and air conditio
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliance
pumps,
cleanrooms, etc.
Further information:
Many of the energy-related European Standards
developed by CEN and CENELEC support the
implementation of the European Commission’s
‘Energy Union’ Strategy (COM(2015) 80) and
various Directives and Regulations such
as those relating to Ecodesign (2009/125/
EC), energy efficiency (2012/27/EU), energy
labelling (2010/30/EU), measuring instruments
(2014/32/EU), renewable energy (2009/28/
EC), fuel quality (2009/30/EC) and alternative
fuels infrastructure (2014/94/EU), as well as
the internal market for electricity and gas
(2009/72/EC and 2009/73/EC). Furthermore,
CEN and CENELEC also contribute to
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eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGov
Transport,
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maintaining high levels of safety in Europe’s
nuclear energy sector.
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CEN and CENELEC seek to collaborate with
the international standardization organizations
(ISO and IEC) in all cases where it is possible
to do so whilst also complying with the
requirements of standardization requests
issued by the European Commission.
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etc.
Energy - gas and water supplies, power engineering, solar
systems, fuels, energy management, smart grids, etc.
Environment - water and air quality, waste management,
biofuels, recovered fuels, etc.
The cooperation between CEN and ISO means
that 12% of CEN deliverables in the ‘Energy and
utilities’ sector are identical to ISO standards,
while the collaboration between CENELEC and
IEC ensures that 72% of CENELEC standards
are identical to IEC ones.
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
genetically modified organisms, articles in contact with
food, etc.
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Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
and safety at the workfloor and personal protective
equipment (protective clothing and devices, such as head,
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors, etc.)
Healthcare - medical devices, surgical implants, health
informatics, healthcare services, dental materials, etc.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
pumps, cleanrooms, etc.
Ecodesign
Ecodesign is an approach whereby manufacturers seek to minimize the amount of energy
used during the lifecycle of a product. The EU Ecodesign Directive (2009/125/EC) establishes
a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for energy-related products by means of
specific Regulations dealing with different types of products.
Energy & Utilities
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
The
European Commission
has issued a series
of requests
to the European
Transport,
eAccessibility,
data
protection
etc. Standardization
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Organizations (CEN, CENELEC and ETSI) regarding the development of European Standards to
support the implementation of the Ecodesign Directive and related Regulations. Specific types
of products covered by these Regulations include: air conditioning and ventilation systems,
boilers, coffee machines, refrigeration units, ovens, hobs and grills, lamps and luminaries,
tumble dryers, heating products, computers and monitors, washing machines, dryers and
dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, sound and imaging equipment, water heaters, etc.
Within CEN and CENELEC, around 20 Technical Committees are involved in developing
European Standards that will support the implementation of specific EU Regulations issued in
the framework of the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives. The overall coordination of
this work is the responsibility of the CEN-CENELEC Ecodesign Coordination Group (Eco-CG).
In 2016, CEN will proceed with the revision of several European Standards in relation to various
types of water heaters and space heaters, in accordance with standardization requests M/534
and M/535 from the European Commission. Among others - CEN/TC 113 ‘Heat pumps and air
conditioning units’ is revising EN 16147, which specifies methods for testing, calculating and
rating the performance of domestic water heating units, while CEN/TC 312 ‘Thermal solar
systems and components’ is revising EN 12976-2, which specifies test methods for Thermal
Solar Heating Systems.
CENELEC’s Technical Committee ‘Performance of household and similar electrical appliances’
(CLC/TC 59X) will finalize a revised edition of the European Standard that sets out methods for
measuring the performance of electric instantaneous water heaters (EN 50193-1). The new
standard relates to a standardization request from the European Commission (M/534) and
supports the implementation of EU Regulation 814/2013 regarding Ecodesign requirements
for water heaters and hot water storage tanks.
CENELEC is also expected to approve and publish a new European Standard setting out
‘Ecodesign requirements for small power transformers’ (EN 50645), which is being prepared
by a Taskforce of the CENELEC Technical Board (CLC/BTTF 146-1) in response to a request
from the European Commission (M/495 Am.2).
Fuel labelling
The Project Committee on ‘Fuel labelling’ (CEN/TC 441) was created in 2015, following dialogue
between CEN and the European Commission regarding the need for European Standards in
relation to labelling requirements for alternative fuels in line with the requirements of Directive
2014/94/EU. According to this Directive, Member States should ensure that consistent and
clear information is provided to consumers on the compatibility of their vehicles with specific
fuels placed on the market. This information should be placed on refuelling points, pumps and
their nozzles and on motor vehicles (and in their manuals) which are placed on the market
after 18 November 2016.
CEN/TC 441 will develop a European Standard providing a harmonized identifier or graphical
expression, defined also in terms of colour and shape, that could be used for new or existing
marketed liquid and gaseous fuels. These include petroleum-derived fuel blends, synthetic
fuels, biofuels, natural gas, liquid petroleum gas or hydrogen (electricity is excluded from the
scope of CEN/TC 441). It is expected that the draft standard will be ready for public enquiry in
early 2016 and finalized before the end of the year.
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etc.
Energy - gas and water supplies, power engineering, solar
systems, fuels, energy management, smart grids, etc.
Environment - water and air quality, waste management,
biofuels, recovered fuels, etc.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Automotive Fuels - CEN’s Technical
Committee ‘Gaseous and liquid fuels,
lubricants and related products of petroleum,
synthetic and biological origin’ (CEN/TC 19)
will proceed with developing and finalizing new
and revised European Standards in relation
to: Unleaded petrol (EN 1601), B10 diesel fuel
(EN 16734), Paraffinic diesel fuel (EN 15940),
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (EN 589, EN 15470 and
EN 15471), Vapour pressure (EN 13016 parts
1 and 3) and Gas chromatography (EN 15984) –
among others.
Radiation protection - CENELEC is expected
to approve and publish a new European
Standard that sets out requirements for
‘Spectroscopy-based
alarming
Personal
Radiation Detectors (SPRD) for the detection
of illicit trafficking of radioactive material’
(EN 62618). This standard was developed jointly
by CENELEC’s Technical Committee ‘Radiation
protection instrumentation’ (CLC/TC 45B) and
its international counterpart (IEC/TC 45B),
with the participation of experts from testing
laboratories, national authorities and the
European Commission’s Joint Research Centre.
CEN-CENELEC Joint Working Group 1 ‘Energy
audits’).
type approval’ (EN 61215 series), ‘Photovoltaic
module safety qualification’ (EN 61730 series),
‘Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules
and assemblies’ (EN 62108), ‘Performance
measurements and power rating of Photovoltaic
concentrators’ (EN 62670-3) and ‘Measurement
procedures for materials used in photovoltaic
modules’ (EN 62788 series) – among others.
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
genetically modified organisms, articles in contact with
food, etc.
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
Energy
auditssafety
- Followingat
publication
the
and
the ofworkfloor
and personal protective
EN 16247 series of European Standards on
Solar energy - Within CENELEC, the Technical
equipment
(protective
clothing
andCLC/TC
devices,
such as forhead,
Energy
Audits, including part
5 which specifies
Committee
82 is responsible
the competence requirements of energy
developing various standards in relation to ‘Solar
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors,
etc.)
auditors, CEN is expected to publish in 2016
photovoltaic energy systems’. In 2016, this TC
a Technical Report with examples of national
will proceed with developing and finalizing new
Healthcare - medical devices,
surgical implants, health
requirements on qualification, training and
and revised European Standards for ‘Terrestrial
experience
of energy auditors
(prepared by the
photovoltaic
modules
- Design qualification
informatics,
healthcare
services,
dental
materials,
etc. and
Hydrogen - The CEN-CENELEC Sector Forum
Energy Management (SFEM) Working Group
on Hydrogen has produced a report identifying
specific topics where standardization could
support the uptake of hydrogen technologies
in Europe. In order to carry out this work, the
creation of a new CEN Technical Committee
has been proposed. The new CEN TC would
collaborate with the international Technical
Committee on ‘Hydrogen technologies’
(ISO/TC 197) on the development of standards
in relation to systems, devices and connections,
production, storage, transport, measurement
and use of hydrogen.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
pumps, cleanrooms, etc. Wind energy - The Technical Committee
CLC/TC 88 develops standards in relation to
‘Wind turbines’, which represent an increasingly
valuable means of renewable electricity
generation in Europe and worldwide. In 2016,
this TC will proceed with work to develop and
finalize new and revised European Standards
regarding ‘Power performance measurements
of electricity producing wind turbines’
(EN 61400-12-1), ‘Measurement of mechanical
loads’ (EN 61400-13) and ‘Communications for
monitoring and control of wind power plants’
(EN 61400-25-4).
Energy & Utilities
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
Transport, eAccessibility, data protection etc.
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Food – food analysis, animal fee
genetically modified organisms,
food, etc.
Food & Feed
Health and safety – occupational
Technical
responsible:
and bodies
safety
at the workfloor a
CEN/TC 194 - Utensils in contact with food
equipment
(protective
clothing an
CEN/TC
275 - Food analysis
- Horizontal methods
CEN/TC
- Milk and milk
products
- protectors,
eye,302hearing,
foot,
arm
Test methods
CEN/TC
307 - Oilseeds, -vegetable
and animal
fats
Healthcare
medical
devices,
and oils - Test methods
informatics,
healthcare
services, de
CEN/TC
327 - Animal feeding
stuffs - Test methods
CEN/TC 338 - Cereal and cereal products
CEN/TC 415 - Project Committee
‘Traceable and sustainable cocoa’
CEN/TC 425 - Project Committee ‘Halal Food’
CEN/TC 429 - Project Committee ‘Food hygiene commercial dishwashers hygiene requirements, testing’
Heating, ventilation and air co
appliances, oil and solid fuel app
pumps, cleanrooms, etc.
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
516 European Standards (EN/HD)
53 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
ICT - Information and Comm
Standardization
requests
from EC/EFTA:
eBusiness,
eHealth,
eLearning,
M/381 - Test methods for food hygiene
Transport,
data prot
M/422
- Test methodseAccessibility,
for heavy metals and iodine
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in food
M/463 - Test methods for food contaminants
M/520 - Test methods for mycotoxins in food
M/521, M/522 & M/523 - Test methods in the field
of animal nutrition
The majority of European Standards in this
field (around 70%) are identical to international
standards due to the close and continuous
cooperation between CEN and ISO. Having test
methods that are recognized internationally is
especially important for food companies that
want to sell their products in many different
markets.
Food & Feed
European Standardization in the field of food
and feed contributes to improving levels of food
safety and protecting the health of consumers.
CEN provides validated test methods that are
used by the competent public authorities for
official control purposes and by food and feed
producing companies for internal checks. Many
of the standards adopted by CEN are developed in
response to formal requests from the European
Commission, and these standards play a
valuable role in supporting the implementation
of relevant European legislation.
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/food
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Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
genetically modified organisms, articles in contact with
food, etc.
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
Test
andMethods
safety at the workfloor and personal protective
Inequipment
order to support(protective
the effective implementation
European
legislation
relating
food
clothing ofand
devices,
such
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safety, the European Commission has asked CEN to develop test methods for food hygiene
eye, hearing,
foot, and
arm
protectors,
(microbiology),
heavy metals
iodine
in food, food etc.)
contaminants and mycotoxins in food
(standardization requests M/381, M/422, M/463 and M/520).
Healthcare - medical devices, surgical implants, health
In 2016, CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Food analysis - Horizontal methods’ (CEN/TC 275) will
proceed
with developing
and finalizing services,
new and revised
European
Standards regarding
informatics,
healthcare
dental
materials,
etc. tests to
determine the presence of minerals and trace elements (EN 16943), melamine and cyanuric
acid (EN 16858), pesticide residues in foods of plant origin (EN 15662), nitrates in vegetables
and vegetable products (EN 12014-2), inorganic arsenic in fish and vegetables (EN 16802),
methylmercury in seafood (EN 16801), domoic acid in fish (EN 14176), saxitoxins in shellfish
(EN 14526), ethyl carbamate in spirit drinks (EN 16852), benzene in beverages and infant foods
(EN 16857), T-2 and HT-2 toxins in cereal products (EN 16923) and Zearalenone in vegetable
oils (EN 16924).
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
The
Technical cleanrooms,
Committee CEN/TCetc.
338 ‘Cereal and cereal products’ will continue to work on
pumps,
the revision of European Standards regarding tests to determine the presence of Besatz in
wheat, durum wheat, rye, triticale and feed barley (EN 15587), and the rheological properties
of different types of dough (EN 15731-1).
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
The Technical Committee CEN/TC 302 ‘Milk and milk products - Methods of sampling and
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
analysis’ will maintain its cooperation with ISO/TC 34/SC 5 on the revision of standards
regarding
tests foreAccessibility,
‘nitrogen content anddata
true protein
content’ (EN
ISO 8968-4) and ‘alkaline
Transport,
protection
etc.
phosphatase activity - fluorometric method for cheese’ (EN ISO 11816-2).
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Animal feeding stuffs – Methods of sampling and analysis’
(CEN/TC 327) will continue working on a range of test methods for animal feed, in response to
requests from the European Commission (M/521, M/522 and M/523). The resulting standards,
to be published in 2017 and 2018, will enable regulatory authorities to determine if animal
feeds on the market comply with the legal requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) 882/2004.
The standards may also be used by feed manufacturers to determine whether their products
comply with the relevant European legislation.
Food & Feed
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
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Cocoa - CEN’s Technical Committee on ‘Sustainable and Traceable Cocoa’ (CEN/TC 415)
will continue working on the development of
standards setting out requirements for the
sustainability and traceability of cocoa beans,
in close cooperation with the responsible
technical body at international level ISO/TC
34/SC 18 ‘Cocoa’. Three draft standards should
be provided to CEN members for public enquiry
in the first half of 2016.
Halal Food - CEN’s Project Committee on
‘Halal Food’ (CEN/TC 425) will proceed with
work to develop a European standardization
deliverable that will define general principles
and requirements of Halal Food in the food
chain.
Furniture & Houseware
European standardization work in relation to
furniture and houseware products is carried
out in the framework of the CEN Technical
Committee ‘Furniture’ (CEN/TC 207) and the
CEN Project Committee ‘Candle fire safety’
(CEN/TC 369). The standardization work
supported by these committees focuses
primarily on defining safety requirements and
developing associated test methods in order to
ensure that products placed on the European
market are safe and suitable for consumers.
European Standards in this area support the
implementation of the EU Directive on General
Product Safety (2001/95/EC).
Technical bodies responsible:
CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
CEN/TC 369 - Project Committee ‘Candle Fire Safety’
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
138 European Standards (EN/HD)
37 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/497 - Safety of child-care articles - risks in
the sleeping environment
M/527 - Certain seats for children
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/consumerproducts
Europe is considered to be a leader in the
furniture market, and European Standards
contribute to maintaining this leadership. In
the framework of the ongoing collaboration
between CEN and ISO, all European Standards
relating to furniture are made available to
the ISO Technical Committee ‘Furniture’
(ISO/TC 136), so that they may be considered for
adoption as international standards.
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Furniture & Houseware
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European Standards in relation to furniture
and houseware are developed with the
participation of experts representing a wide
range of stakeholders including manufacturers,
suppliers of base materials, testing laboratories
and national public authorities responsible for
market surveillance. Furthermore, as in all
matters related to safety, CEN collaborates
closely with representatives of consumer
interests (notably via ANEC).
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Furniture
The CEN Technical Committee ‘Furniture’ (CEN/TC 207) continues to develop standards
addressing safety aspects of furniture in the framework of requests from the European
Commission (M/497 and M/527). In 2016, this TC is due to finalize a European Standard
setting out safety requirements and test methods in relation to mattresses for cots and cribs
(EN 16890), and to proceed with developing specifications for child seats and suspended baby
beds. These new standards will be addressed to producers of nursery furniture and also to
testing laboratories and market surveillance authorities.
CEN/TC 207 will also proceed with the revision of European Standards regarding test methods
and requirements for determining the stability of domestic seating for adults (EN 1022) and
for verifiying the loading capacity of all types of wall attachment devices for storage furniture
and their components (EN 15939).
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Furniture & Houseware
Candles - CEN’s Project Committee on ‘Candle
fire safety’ (CEN/TC 369) will work on the
revision of European Standards relating to safety
requirements for candles, candle supports,
containers and accessories. The aim of this
activity will be to ensure that these standards
are aligned with any new requirements that
will be issued by the European Commission.
CEN will seek to ensure that representatives
of consumer interests are involved in this work,
alongside product manufacturers and suppliers
of base materials.
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food, etc.
In these domains, CEN and CENELEC
cooperate with all of the relevant stakeholders
including industry representatives, equipment
manufacturers and users, consumer groups
and trade unions. They also collaborate closely
with ISO and IEC in order to support parallel
development and adoption of standards at
European and international levels.
CEN’s
Strategic
Advisory
Board
for
Occupational Health and Safety (SAB OH&S)
coordinates European standardization activities
addressing various kinds of hazards in the
workplace and health-related issues such as
noise, vibration, ergonomics or exposure to
hazardous substances. Meanwhile, the Sector
Forum ‘Personal Protective Equipment’ (PPE)
Sector Forum coordinates activities in relation
to products such as helmets, harnesses and
footwear.
4 CENELEC Technical Committees (31, 78, 204, 216)
CLC/BTTF 62-3 - Operation of electrical installations
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
454 European Standards (EN/HD)
32 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Heating, ventilation and air
Standardization requests
EC/EFTA:
appliances,
oilfrom
and
solid fuel ap
M/031 - Personal Protective Equipment
pumps,
cleanrooms,
etc.
M/BC/CEN/92/8
- Explosive Atmospheres
[Anticipated] - Personal Protective Clothing
(fire hazard)
ICT
- Information and Com
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/go/healthsafety
eBusiness,
eHealth, eLearning
Transport, eAccessibility, data pr
Harmonized European Standards enable
stakeholders such as clothing and equipment
manufacturers to ensure that their products
comply with the essential requirements of
European legislation relating to PPE (Directive
89/686/EEC, which is due to be superseded by
a new EU Regulation), ATEX (Directive 94/9/EC)
and Noise from Outdoor Equipment (Directives
2000/14/EC and 2005/88/EC).
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European Standards that contribute to
protecting the health and safety of employees
and workers are developed across a wide range
of sectors within CEN and CENELEC. Health and
safety is addressed by Technical Committees
responsible for product standards, for example
in relation to categories of products such as
machinery, equipment and protective systems
intended for use in explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Health and safety – occupation
and Health
safety at &the
workfloor
Safety
equipment (protective clothing
eye, hearing, foot, arm protector
Technical bodies responsible:
Healthcare
- medical devices
12 CEN Technical Committees (79, 85, 122, 137,
158, 159, 160, 161, 162,healthcare
211, 231, 305)
informatics,
services,
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food, etc.
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
and safety at the workfloor and personal protective
equipment (protective clothing and devices, such as head,
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors, etc.)
Healthcare
medical devices, surgical implants, health
Personal
Protective- Equipment
informatics,
healthcare
dental
materials,
etc.
European
standards in relation
to Personalservices,
Protective Equipment
(PPE)
are developed by
several Technical Committees (TCs) within CEN and one within CENELEC (CLC/TC 78 Equipment and tools for live working). Most of the standardization activities in this domain
are linked to formal requests from the European Commission, and are intended to support
the implementation of the PPE Directive (89/686/EEC). Representative of all the relevant
stakeholders, including users of PPE, are involved in this work.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
pumps, cleanrooms, etc.
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will undertake a number of standardization activities that were
identified by the CEN-CENELEC Working Group on ‘Protective textiles and personal protective
clothing and equipment’ (CEN-CLC/BTWG 8) in its final report to the European Commission
responding to the standardization request M/509. CEN has set up a new Working Group under
CEN/TC 122 ‘Ergonomics’, which will develop deliverables in relation to ‘ergonomics design
and evaluation of integrated PPE systems’.
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
Transport, eAccessibility, data protection etc.
Numerous standards will be developed for PPE products that are intended for use in nonprofessional contexts such as sports, leisure and ‘do-it-yourself’. Furthermore, new
standardization activities are likely to be initiated in relation to requirements and specifications
for clothing that offers protection against heat and fire, in response to an anticipated
standardization request from the European Commission.
The CEN-CENELEC Sector Forum ‘Personal Protective Equipment’ (PPE) will cooperate with
the European Commission regarding the transition from the PPE Directive (89/686/EEC) to
the new EU Regulation on PPE, which is due to be adopted in 2016. The PPE Sector Forum
will facilitate the ongoing collaboration between CEN, CENELEC and ETSI to support the
integration of ICT and electronics into PPE, and further develop links with partners in the
innovation, research and development communities.
Health & Safety
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Respiratory Protective Devices’ (CEN/TC 79) will proceed with
work to revise the European Standard for ‘Self-contained open-circuit compressed air
breathing apparatus with full face mask’ (EN 137) and several other standards. In addition,
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Foot and leg protectors’ (CEN/TC 161) will review and revise the
European Standard that sets out ‘requirements and test methods for toecaps and penetration
resistant inserts’ (EN 12568).
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OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Ergonomics - CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Ergonomics’ (CEN/TC 122) will continue to
collaborate with its counterpart at international
level (ISO/TC 159) regarding the revision of
various standards including EN ISO 6385
‘Ergonomic principles in the design of work
systems’ and EN ISO 10075-1 ‘Ergonomic
principles related to mental work-load’.
Explosive atmospheres (ATEX) - The
CENELEC Technical Committee ‘Electrical
apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres’
(CLC/TC 31) will proceed with work to review
and revise the EN 60079 series of European
Standards.
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) CEN’s Strategic Advisory Board for Occupational
Health and Safety (SAB OH&S) will continue
to develop cooperation with stakeholders,
notably through EUROSHNET, and with the
sector forums responsible for coordinating
European standardization activities in relation
to Machinery, Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) and Services. In terms of specific
technical work, CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Assessment of workplace exposure to chemical
and biological agents’ (CEN/TC 137) will
proceed with revising the European Standard
EN 689 which sets out a strategy for accurately
measuring exposure by inhalation to chemical
agents in the workplace.
Health & Safety
Vibration - CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Mechanical vibration and shock’ (CEN/TC 231)
will continue to cooperate with its counterpart
at international level (ISO/TC 108) on the
development and revision of standards,
including parts of the EN ISO 10326 series of
standards on laboratory tests to evaluate the
vibration of vehicle seats. CEN/TC 231 will
also proceed with standardization activities
relating to the assessment of exposure to
hand-transmitted vibration and ‘guidance on
databases for human vibration’.
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Healthcare & Well-being
Heating, venti
appliances, oil
pumps, cleanro
Technical bodies responsible:
17 CEN Technical Committees
(55, 102, 140, 170, 204, 205, 206, 215, 216,
239, 251, 258, 285, 293, 316, 362, 392)
1 CENELEC TC (CLC/TC 62)
2 CEN-CENELEC Technical bodies
(TC 3, JWG AIMD)
Within CEN and CENELEC there are some
20 Technical Committees responsible for
developing standards for the healthcare sector
at European level. These standards set out
quality, performance and safety requirements
for a wide variety of medical devices and
associated products. CEN also develops
standards in relation to healthcare services (see
the Services chapter for more information).
ICT - Informa
eBusiness, eHe
In order to ensure the efficient coordination
Transport, eAcc
of activities and the sharing of relevant
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
866 European Standards (EN/HD)
59 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/023 - Medical Devices
M/252 - In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
M/295 - Active Implantable Medical Devices
M/375 - Cosmetic Products (manufacturing)
M/389 - Cosmetics (sunscreen products)
M/426 - Cosmetic Products
(microbiological analysis)
M/467 - Medical beds and cots
information, CEN and CENELEC have created
a joint Advisory Board for Healthcare Standards
(ABHS). This Advisory Board develops proposals
for new work items in the healthcare field and
promotes the active participation of a wide range
of stakeholders in standardization activities at
European level.
Many of the standards developed by CEN
and CENELEC in the medical field support
the implementation of EU Directives dealing
with Medical Devices (93/42/EEC), Active
Implantable Medical Devices (90/385/EEC)
and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices
(98/79/EC). Harmonized European Standards
enable manufacturers to ensure that their
products comply with the requirements that are
defined in these Directives.
CEN and CENELEC cooperate closely with the
international standardization organizations ISO
and IEC in order to support collaboration on the
development and revision of specific standards.
The result of this cooperation is that more than
75% of European Standards in the healthcare
domain are identical to international standards
published by ISO and IEC.
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Further information:
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eye, hearing, fo
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informatics, hea
Cosmetic products
CEN, through its Technical Committee ‘Cosmetics and cosmetic products’ (CEN/TC 392)
develops standards regarding methods of analysis and testing, for example in relation to
sun protection and microbiology. Many of these standards support the implementation of
EU Regulation 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. CEN/TC 392 collaborates with ISO/TC 217
in order to facilitate the joint development and revision of standards at European and
international levels.
In 2016, CEN/TC 392 will continue with work to develop standards setting out analytical methods
focusing on compounds which are either restricted or forbidden in cosmetics according to
EU legislation. This includes the development of a European Standard setting out a method
for the identification and assay of hydroquinone, ethers of hydroquinone and corticosteroids
(EN 16956), as well as a method for the identification and quantitative determination of organic
UV (ultra-violet) filters in cosmetic products.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Breast implants - CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Non-active surgical implants’ (CEN/TC 285)
will cooperate with ISO/TC 150 on the revision
of the EN ISO 14607 standard which sets
out requirements for mammary implants –
also known as breast implants. This work is
associated with requests from the European
Commission (M/023 and M/320) and the
revised European Standard will support the
implementation of the European Directive in
relation to Medical Devices (93/42/EEC).
Sterilizers - CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Sterilizers for medical purposes’ (CEN/TC 102)
will proceed with revising several parts of the
EN 868 series of European Standards, regarding
‘Packaging for terminally sterilized medical
devices’.
CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2016
Healthcare & Well-being
Chemical disinfectants - CEN/TC 216
‘Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics’ will
proceed with finalizing and approving a new
European Standard setting out a test method
and requirements for the evaluation of virucidal
activity of chemical disinfectants used in
the medical area (EN 16777). This standard,
developed in the framework of a request from
the European Commission (M/023), will apply
to chemical disinfectants that are used for
disinfecting non-porous surfaces including
surfaces of medical devices.
Medical beds - CENELEC will approve and
publish a new European Standard regarding
requirements for the basic safety and essential
performance of medical beds for children, and
for adults with atypical anatomy (EN 50637).
This standard has been developed by CLC/TC
62 ‘Electrical equipment in medical practice’
in collaboration with CEN/TC 293 ‘Assistive
products for persons with disability’ in response
to a request from the European Commission
(M/467). It is intended that EN 50637 will be
a harmonized European Standard, providing
a means for manufacturers of medical beds
to ensure that their products conform to the
requirements of the Medical Devices Directive
(93/42/EEC).
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Technical bodies responsible:
23 CEN Technical Committees (44, 46, 47, 48,
49, 57, 58, 62, 106, 109, 113, 130, 131, 156, 180,
181, 182, 195, 228, 238, 243, 295, 299)
CEN-CENELEC Joint Working Group
‘Fuel cell gas appliances’
2 CEN SS (H07 & H99)
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
291 European Standards (EN/HD)
22 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/BC/CEN/89/6 Gas Appliances Directive
M/105 - Chimneys, flues and specific products
M/109 - Fire alarm/detection, etc.
M/129 - Space heating appliances
M/480 - Energy performance of buildings
M/495 - Ecodesign
M/534 - Ecodesign of water heaters
M/535 - Ecodesign of space heaters
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/construction/hvac
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CEN develops and publishes European
Standards that cover the conversion of
gaseous fuels and their uses in various types
of installations, components and materials to
be incorporated in or linked to applications and
installations. The installation of appliances is
also considered, in so far as it has an influence
on appliances and controls.
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Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
The 'heating, cooling, ventilation and air
conditioning' sector includes various kinds of
gas appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances,
refrigeration, heat pumps and exchangers,
space heaters, heating systems in buildings,
ventilation, air filters and cleanrooms.
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Cleanrooms
Cleanrooms are areas designated as being free from various kinds of contamination, especially
airborne particles. They are commonly used in the fields of medicine, scientific research and
manufacturing, notably in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as for the
production of semiconductors and other important activities.
CEN’s Technical Committee on ‘Cleanroom technology’ (CEN/TC 243) collaborates closely
with its international counterpart (ISO/TC 209) in order to develop and maintain standards
for cleanrooms and associated controlled environments. These standards address the
design, construction and operation of cleanroom technology, the classification of controlled
environments, and the achievement of contamination control. They take account of all the
various possible sources of contamination including air, liquid, materials, equipment and
personnel, as well as biological and molecular contamination.
In 2016, CEN/TC 243 will continue to collaborate with ISO/TC 209 regarding the maintenance
and revision of standards relating to ‘cleanrooms and associated controlled environments’.
These include parts 1 to 3 in the EN ISO 14644 series, which address the classification and
monitoring of air cleanliness by particle concentration, as well as methods for testing the
performance of cleanrooms and clean zones.
Furthermore, CEN/TC 243 will cooperate with ISO/TC 209 regarding the development of four
new standards (EN ISO 14644 parts 13-16), which will address the cleaning of surfaces and
the suitability of equipment and materials, as well as recommendations for improving energy
efficiency in cleanrooms and clean air devices. CEN/TC 243 will also proceed with drafting a
European standardization deliverable in relation to bio-contamination control.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Walk-in cold rooms - CEN/TC 44 ‘Commercial
and Professional Refrigerating Appliances
and Systems, Performance and Energy
Consumption’ will proceed with developing a
new European Standard for ‘Walk-in cold rooms
- Definition, thermal insulation performance and
test methods - Part 1: Prefabricated cold room
kits’ (EN 16855). This new standard will provide
guidance for assessing the thermal insulation
performance and energy consumption of walkin cold rooms in a reliable and comparable way.
CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2016
Heating, Cooling & Ventilation
Central heating boilers - CEN/TC 109
‘Central heating boilers using gaseous fuels’
will finalize the preparation of an amendment to
EN 15502-2-1:2012 ‘Gas-fired central heating
boilers - Part 2-1: Specific standard for type C
appliances and type B2, B3 and B5 appliances
of a nominal heat input not exceeding 1000 kW’.
The objective of this amendment is to allow the
standard to be cited in the Official Journal of the
EU as a harmonized standard supporting the
implementation of the Gas Appliances Directive
(2009/142/EC).
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Household Appliances
Technical bodies responsible:
CLC/TC 59X - Performance of household
and similar electrical appliances
CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
499 European Standards (EN/HD)
9 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/458 - Ecodesign: household washing
machines
M/459 - Ecodesign: household refrigerators
M/481 - Ecodesign: household dishwashers
M/511 - Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
M/534 - Ecodesign: water heaters
M/536 - Radio equipment directive (2014/53/EU)
M/XXX - E
lectromagnetic compatibility
(2014/30/EU)
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Household Appliances
Further information:
www.cenelec.eu/go/household
Standards in relation to the safety of household
and similar electrical appliances are developed
at European level by CENELEC TC 61, which
collaborates closely with the equivalent Technical
Committee at international level (IEC/TC 61).
The international harmonization of standards is
vital for manufacturers of household appliances
as it enables products to be marketed and sold
around the world. The European dimension is also
important as manufacturers expect CENELEC
standards to be aligned with the requirements
of European Directives such as those addressing
Low Voltage (2014/35/EU), Machinery (2006/42/
EC), Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU)
and Radio Equipment (2014/53/EU). Moreover,
ensuring that electrical appliances comply with
safety requirements is essential for protecting
the health and safety of consumers.
Another dimension of standardization of
household appliances is related to their energy
performance. CENELEC TC 59X, working
in close cooperation with its international
counterpart IEC/TC 59, develops standards
providing methods for measuring the energy
performance and energy efficiency of various
kinds of household electrical appliances. Most
of these standards respond to requests from the
European Commission and are intended to help
manufacturers measure the performance of their
products against minimum or maximum levels
laid down in the relevant Ecodesign Regulations
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC on energyrelated products. Standards developed by
CLC/TC 59X also help manufacturers to
rank appliances according to categories that
are defined in the various Energy Labelling
Regulations under Directive 2010/30/EU.
Many of the standards in this sector are
developed by CENELEC and the IEC using
parallel procedures in the framework of the
Dresden Agreement. CENELEC also works
in close collaboration with the European
Commission and with the European Committee
of Domestic Equipment Manufacturers (CECED),
which is actively involved in supporting the work
being done by CLC/TC 61 and its various Working
Groups.
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
In 2016, CENELEC’s Technical Committee responsible for the ‘Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances’ (CLC/TC 61) will continue to collaborate with its international counterpart
(IEC/TC 61) in order to ensure that various European Standards in the EN 60335-2 series
(‘Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety’) are fully updated and harmonized with
international standards approved by the IEC.
The main role of CLC/TC 61 is to ensure that all of the European Standards in the EN 60335-2
series are aligned with the requirements of European Directives such as the new Low
Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU). This will officially replace the previous version of the LVD
(2006/95/EC) as from 20 April 2016. CENELEC has accepted a formal standardization request
from the European Commission (M/511) to ensure that relevant European Standards are
aligned with the safety requirements of the new LVD.
European Standards in the EN 60335-2 series that are being revised and/or amended include
standards addressing various types of household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, electric
irons, washing machines, spin driers and tumble driers, dishwashing machines, microwave
ovens, portable grills and toasters, kitchen machines, electric kettles, deep fat fryers, icecream makers, electric shavers and hair clippers, electric blankets, electric toothbrushes,
clocks, sewing machines, battery chargers, electric room heaters, instantaneous water
heaters, pumps, whirlpool baths, steam cleaners, fans, electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners
and dehumidifiers.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Vacuum cleaners - CLC/TC 59X will finalize
a new European Standard on methods for
measuring the performance of cordless dry
vacuum cleaners (EN 60312-1-1). This standard
is being developed in anticipation of an expected
standardization request from the European
Commission with regard to ecodesign of
vacuum cleaners. Other similar standardization
activities are likely to be launched in 2016,
for example in relation to the performance of
autonomous ‘robot’ vacuum cleaners.
Water heaters – CENELEC is expected to
finalize and approve 2 European Standards
regarding methods for measuring the
performance of electric instantaneous water
heaters: a revised edition of EN 50193-1 and
a new standard for multifunctional electric
instantaneous water heaters (50193-2-1).
These standards have been developed by
CLC/TC 59X in the framework of a request from
the European Commission (M/534).
CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2016
Household Appliances
Power consumption - CENELEC’s Technical
Committees CLC/TC 59X and CLC/TC 100X
(Audio, video and multimedia systems and
equipment and related sub-systems) will
continue to collaborate on the development of
a new European Standard EN 50643 ‘Electrical
and electronic household and office equipment
- Measurement of networked standby power
consumption’. This new standard is intended
to help manufacturers comply with the
requirements of EU Regulations 1275/2008,
642/2009 and 801/2013. In particular, it will cover
requirements related to the measurement of
standby and off mode, and networked standby,
electric power consumption of electronic
household and office equipment.
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aints, varnishes, adhesives,
use, pyrotechnics
etc.
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lifts, escalators and moving walks.
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and
non-metallic
leather, textile
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(2006/42/EC), (paper,
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rubber)
materials.
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57, 58, 69, 70, 74, 79, 98, 114, 121, 123, 131, 132,
133, 138, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 149, 150,
151, 152, 153, 155, 168, 181, 182, 183, 185, 186,
188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 197, 198, 202, 210, 214,
232, 235, 237, 240, 255, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271,
286, 310, 313, 322, 326, 334, 337, 342, 354, 356,
397, 399, 422, 438)
4 CEN Sub-Sectors (H10, I09, I17, I24)
4 CENELEC Technical Committees
(16, 18X, 44X, 116)
European Committee for Iron and Steel
Standardisation (ECISS)
standards also facilitate the process of assessing
whether a particular machine or piece of
equipment complies with these directives.
gymnastics, sports and
urniture, child care articles,
Measurement - water, gas and heat mete
cost
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reading
of meters
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grids, published
etc. by CEN & CENELEC:
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and pressure equipment are identical to
international standards, as a result of
close collaboration with the international
standardization organizations (ISO and IEC).
The global alignment of standards makes it
easier for European manufacturers to access
international markets and integrate their global
supply chains. It also means that customers
around the world can benefit from high levels of
safety and performance.
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70 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/071 - Pressure Equipment
M/396 - Machinery (open mandate)
M/471 - Machinery for pesticide application
M/498 - Standards for pumps
ality, waste management,
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/go/machinery
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articles in contact with
Within CEN and CENELEC there are around
50 Technical Committees that are developing
European Standards in relation to various
kinds of machinery, and CEN has another
29 Technical Committees that develop standards
for pressure equipment. The members of
these TCs include experts from industry
(manufacturers) alongside representatives
of notified bodies, national health and safety
institutes, market surveillance authorities and
other interested stakeholders.
Machinery
health and safety (health
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etc.)
surgical implants, health
The standards
adopted by CEN and CENELEC
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etc.
include numerous ‘harmonized standards’,
which enable manufacturers and operators
to ensure that their machinery conforms to
the essential safety requirements of relevant
nditioning (HVAC) - gas
liances, refrigeration, heat
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specifications for pressure equipment, b
etc.
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metrology
and
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range of stakeholders,
CEN has
set up
a ‘Safety
of Machinery’ Sector Network. This network
modeling
and simulation, nanotechno
facilitates the exchange of information among
all the relevant
stakeholders, coordinates
processes
etc.
standardization activities and identifies areas
Pressure
equipment
simple
where new standards
may be required.
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‘Safety of Machinery’ Sector Advisory Nucleus
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gas cylinders, GRP pressu
(SMS AN) meets regularly to discuss issues that
are relevant for
standardization
in the fieldetc.
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portable
fire
extinguishers,
machinery safety.
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range of products
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mine
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applications
such as security
reactors, boilers,
heat citizen, pe
exchangers, industrial piping and safety devices
emergency
and crisis management, etc.
for the energy, food, chemical, pharmaceutical,
oil and gas sectors. CEN’s Pressure Equipment
Advisory Nucleus (CEN/PEAN) coordinates
the work of the various Technical Committees
and supports the ongoing cooperation with key
partners such as ECISS (European Committee
for Iron and Steel Standardization), EPERC
(European Pressure Equipment Research
Council) and ORGALIME (European Engineering
Industries Association).
Services – tourism, facility manageme
cinematographic works, real estate agent
centres, supply chain security, (engine
services, sheltered housing for the e
chiropractors, aesthetic surgery services,
security services etc.
ments relating to space systems and activities, etc.
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Construction - structures, products, materials, equipment,
but also fire resistance, geotextiles, energy efficiency of
buildings, etc.
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Consumer products - toys, gymnastics, sports and
playground equipment, textiles, furniture, child care articles,
etc.
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Energy - gas and water supplies, power engineering, solar
systems, fuels, energy management, smart grids, etc.
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Chemistry – petroleum products, paints, varnishes, adhesives,
soil improvers, explosives for civil use, pyrotechnics etc.
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Lifts and Escalators
Environment
- water and air quality, waste management,
CEN’s Technical Committee for ‘Lifts, escalators and moving walks’ (CEN/TC 10) collaborates
its internationalfuels,
counterpart
biofuels,with
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duplication of work, and ensure that European and international standards are either identical
or at least technically compatible. In some cases, non-European experts are contributing
to CEN standardization activities alongside European stakeholders, in accordance with
the provisions of Cooperation Agreements between CEN and national and/or regional
standardization organizations outside Europe.
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
In 2016, CEN/TC 10 will collaborate with CENELEC’s TC 88 ‘Wind turbines’ and with
genetically
modified
organisms,
articles standard
in contact
with
ISO/TC 178
in order to develop
a new globally-relevant
for lifts in wind
turbines
(EN 81-44). CEN will also aim to finalize and approve new European Standards regarding
food, etc.
the use of lifts to evaluate disabled persons from buildings (EN 81-76 based on CEN/TS
81-76) and ‘Safety requirements for lifting tables’ (EN 1570-2) – developed in collaboration with
CEN/TC 98 ‘Lifting platforms’.
Health and
safety – occupational health and safety (health
CEN/TC 10 will continue to work on the revision of European Standards regarding safety
rules forat
the the
construction
and installation
including standards
for service lifts
and safety
workfloor
andof lifts,personal
protective
(EN 81-3), new passenger lifts in existing buildings (EN 81-21), electric lifts with inclined path
equipment
(protective
clothing
devices,
(EN 81-22),
remote alarms
(EN 81-28), and
goods lifts
(EN 81-31),such
stairliftsas
andhead,
vertical lifting
platforms (EN 81-40 and EN 81-41), lifts for cranes (EN 81-43), fire resistance (EN 81-58 and
eye, hearing,
foot, arm protectors, etc.)
EN 81-73), accessibility for persons with disabilities (EN 81-70 and EN 81-82), resistance to
vandalism (EN 81-71), lifts subject to seismic conditions (EN 81-77), and rules for improving
Healthcare
- ofmedical
devices,
surgical implants, health
the safety
existing lifts (EN
81-80).
informatics,
healthcare
services,
dental
materials,
etc.EN 12016, regarding
Other standards
to be revised
by CEN/TC
10 include:
EN 12015 and
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
pumps, cleanrooms, etc.
CEN and CENELEC Work Programme 2016
Machinery
requirements and tests in relation to the electromagnetic compatibility of lifts, escalators and
moving walks; EN 13015, which provides rules regarding the maintenance instructions for
newly-installed lifts, escalators and passenger conveyors; EN 115-1 and EN 115-2, which deal
with the safety of new and existing escalators and moving walks.
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Machinery – Safety of different sorts of machinery, including
lifts, escalators and moving walks.
Materials – metallic (steel, copper, aluminium, lead, zinc, tin)
and non-metallic (paper, leather, textiles, ceramics, plastics,
Within CENELEC, the Technical Committee on ‘Safety of motor-operated electric tools’
rubber)
materials.
(CLC/TC
116) collaborates
with its international counterpart (IEC/TC 116) in order to share
Electric motor-operated tools
knowledge, avoid unnecessary duplication of work, and promote the technical alignment
of European and international standards wherever possible. In particular, CENELEC aims
to ensure that European Standards for motor-operated electric tools take into account the
requirements of the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), for example in terms of noise and
vibration, as well as safety aspects.
Measurement - water, gas and heat meters, hydrometry, heat
cost allocators, remote reading of meters, smart meters, etc.
In 2016, CLC/TC 116 will continue to work on the development of numerous European Standards
regarding the safety of various electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools
and lawn and garden machinery, which will be approved and published as parts of the
EN 62841 series. These will replace a number of existing standards (EN 60745-1, EN 61029-1
and also partly EN 60335-1). Advances in battery technology and the increasing use of
electronic circuits will have significant impacts during the drafting and revision of standards
and possibly result in the development of new standards.
Mechanical engineering - safety standards for machinery,
specifications for pressure equipment, boilers, pipes, tanks,
etc.116 will also proceed with developing several new European Standards regarding the
CLC/TC
measurement of dust emitted by electric motor-operated tools, to be approved and published
as parts of the EN 50632 series. These standards will be used to measure and compare dust
emissions from electric motor-operated tools, which may present a significant health hazard
both to the operator of the tool and to any other exposed persons.
Nanotechnology - classification, terminology and nomenclature, metrology and instrumentation, test methodologies,
modeling and simulation, nanotechnology products and
processes etc.
Offshore machinery
Pressure equipment - simple pressure vessels, gas appliances,
CEN and CENELEC work in close cooperation with ISO and IEC to develop and revise standards
thattransportable
are used by the oil and
gas industries.
Much GRP
of the standardization
in this area
gas
cylinders,
pressure work
vessels,
boilers,
is carried out by CEN/TC 12 ‘Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum,
portableandfire
extinguishers,
etc. with ISO/TC 67, and many standards
petrochemical
natural
gas industries’ in partnership
are approved at both European and international levels in the framework of the Vienna
Agreement.
Security and defence - defence procurement, humanitarian
mine action, security of the citizen, perimeter protection,
emergency and crisis management, etc.
In 2016, CEN is expected to approve and publish a number of new standards that are intended
for the petroleum and natural gas industries including standards on manual elevators
(EN 16808), ‘Well integrity - Life cycle governance’ (EN-ISO 16530-1), test methods for quality
control of stainless steel (EN-ISO 17781) and site-specific assessment of floating mobile
offshore units (EN-ISO 19905-3), as well as requirements for product and service supply
organizations (EN ISO 29001 - based on CEN ISO/TS 29001).
Machinery
In addition, CEN/TC 12 will continue to collaborate with ISO/TC 67 on the revision of various
standards including EN ISO 17776, regarding the management of major accident hazards
during the design of new offshore production installations.
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Services – tourism, facility management, postal services,
cinematographic works, real estate agents, customer contact
centres, supply chain security, (engineering) consultancy
services, sheltered housing for the elderly, services of
chiropractors, aesthetic surgery services, airport and aviation
security services etc.
ments relating to space systems and activities, etc.
Chemistry – petroleum products, paints, varnishes, adhesives,
soil improvers, explosives for civil use, pyrotechnics etc.
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but also fire resistance, geotextiles, energy efficiency of
Additive
Manufacturing
Additive
Machinery for use with foodstuffs and
buildings,
etc. (also known as 3D-printing) feed - CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Machinery
Manufacturing
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Consumer products - toys, gymnastics, sports and
playground equipment, textiles, furniture, child care articles,
etc.
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In 2016, CEN/TC 153 will proceed with the
Energy - gas and water supplies, power
engineering, solar
development of new European Standards
setting out
safetyetc.
and hygiene requirements
systems, fuels, energy management, smart
grids,
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is the process of joining materials to make
parts from 3D model data, usually layer upon
layer. The use of Additive Manufacturing
(AM) is expanding rapidly and supporting the
development of various industrial sectors
with highly innovative solutions for design and
manufacturing processes. To foster confidence
in AM technology, it is necessary to develop
standards for AM processes, test procedures,
quality
parameters,
fundamentals
and
terminology.
intended for use with foodstuffs and feed’
(CEN/TC 153) develops European Standards
that contribute to ensuring high levels of safety
and hygiene in the food processing sector. Most
of these standards are harmonized standards
that provide presumption of conformity with the
essential requirements of the EU Machinery
Directive (2006/42/EC).
CEN, through its Technical Committee ‘Additive
manufacturing’ (CEN/TC 438), collaborates
with the relevant international Technical
Committee (ISO/TC 261) and with other
partners in order to contribute to international
standardization activities and identify cases
where there would be benefits in having
particular standards approved as European
Standards. Candidates for possible adoption at
European level include several parts of the ISO
17296 series of international standards, and
certain ISO/ASTM standards.
for soft ice cream machines (EN 16876);
combined machines and batch freezers
(EN 16878); pasteurizers, vats and cream cookers
(EN 16881) and cream whippers (EN 16888). This
TC will also work on the revision of standards
setting out safety and hygiene requirements for
food processing machinery, slicing machines,
pasta processing plant, meat processing
machinery and bulk milk coolers.
Pressure equipment - CEN continues to
support ongoing standardization activities in
relation to pressure equipment, including the
regular revision and maintenance of more
than 200 harmonized European Standards that
should support the implementation of the new
EU Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU),
which will enter into force in July 2016.
Food – food analysis, animal feeding stuffs, detection of
Agricultural
machinery -organisms,
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Committee ‘Tractors and machinery for
food, agriculture
etc.
and forestry’ (CEN/TC 144)
develops standards that ensure the safety
and performance of machines used in the
agricultural and forestry sectors. This TC
collaborates closely with its international
counterpart (ISO/TC 23) in order to facilitate
the adoption of European Standards that are
identical to international standards.
Health and safety – occupational health
and safety (health
In 2016, CEN/TC 54 will proceed with work to
and revise protective
European Standards for
and safety at the workfloor and maintain
personal
‘Unfired pressure vessels’ (EN 13445 series),
equipment (protective clothing and devices,
such
as head,
while CEN/TC 267
will work
on standards for
‘Metallic industrial piping’ (EN 13480 series)
eye, hearing,
foot, arm protectors, etc.)and CEN/TC 269 will work on standards for Shell
In 2016, CEN/TC 144 will finalize and approve
a new European Standard that provides a
boilers (EN 12953 series). Further work will be
Healthcare
- medical devices, surgical
implants, health
standardized format for reporting accidents
undertaken by various Technical Committees
involving various
types of agriculture
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etc.for Flanges, Pressure
testing and Creep.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
pumps, cleanrooms, etc.
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tractors and equipment (EN 16831). This TC is
also expected to finalize revised editions of two
European Standards that relate to the ‘protection
of the operator (driver) against hazardous
substances’ (EN 15695 parts 1 and 2).
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Nanotechnology - classification, terminolog
ture, metrology and instrumentation, test
modeling and simulation, nanotechnolog
processes etc.
Pressure equipment - simple pressure vessel
CEN develops standards in relation to a wide
transportable
pressure
range of materialsgas
from cylinders,
metallic alloys GRP
to
textile products.
of these are harmonized
portable
fire Some
extinguishers,
etc.
standards that support the implementation
of the EU’s Construction Products Regulation
(CPR). CEN also develops standards in relation
to nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, which
is an area of growing importance that has been
identified as a Key Enabling Technology by the
European Commission.
Security and defence - defence procureme
mine action, security of the citizen, perim
emergency and crisis management, etc.
Standards in relation to iron and steel are
developed by the European Committee for Iron
and Steel Standardization (ECISS), which is
managed by the Coordinating Commission for
the Nomenclature of Iron and Steel Products
(COCOR). ECISS is an Associated Standards Body
of CEN that is linked to CEN for administrative
and legal purposes. Within ECISS there are
12 Technical Committees that develop European
Standards and other deliverables in relation to
various aspects and types of steel products.
In many cases standards are developed in
collaboration with the international Technical
Committee ISO/TC 17 ‘Steel’, resulting in
standards that are approved at both European
and international levels.
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Nanotechnology refers to science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale
food, (in
etc.
the range from 1 to 100 nanometers). Nanotechnologies make possible the development
of materials, devices and systems with novel properties, functions and performances.
Nanomaterials may exhibit properties such as increased strength or conductivity, and
therefore offer significant potential for the development of innovative new products.
Health and safety – occupational health and safety (health
Nanotechnologies
and nanomaterials
being applied
and used in protective
many different areas
and safety
at the
workfloorare and
personal
such as: aerospace, chemical engineering and materials, energy production and storage,
equipment
(protective
clothing
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devices,and such
as products,
head, ICT,
environmental
protection and
management,
consumer
manufacturing and transport.
eye, hearing,
foot, arm protectors, etc.)
The European Commission has identified nanotechnologies and nanomaterials as a Key
Enabling Technology
(KET), and
has requested
the European
Standardization
Organizations
Healthcare
- medical
devices,
surgical
implants,
health
to develop activities in this area. Standardization request M/461 covers: methodologies for
informatics,
healthcare
services,
materials,
etc. to nanomaterials;
nanomaterial
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In the framework of M/461, CEN is developing a series of deliverables including 9 European
Standards and 7 Technical Specifications, to be finalised by the end of 2018. This work is being
coordinated by the Technical Committee on ‘Nanotechnologies’ (CEN/TC 352). Several other
Technical Committees both at European level (CEN) and at international level (ISO and IEC)
are directly involved in related standardization activities.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) - gas
appliances, oil and solid fuel appliances, refrigeration, heat
•CEN/TC 352 is developing Technical Specifications in relation to various aspects of
pumps,
cleanrooms,
etc.
nanotechnologies, nanomaterials and manufactured nano-objects.
•CEN/TC 137 ‘Assessment of workplace exposure to chemical and biological agents’ is
developing a number of standards dealing with issues related to workplace exposure,
including ultrafine aerosols and nano-aerosols, inhalation of nano-objects, dustiness of
bulk nanomaterials, and dermal exposure to manufactured nanoparticles.
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
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195 ‘Air filters fordata
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Transport,
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etc.
Nanotechnology - classification, terminology and nomenclature, metrology and instrumentation, test methodologies,
modeling and simulation, nanotechnology products and
processes etc.
Pressure equipment - simple pressure vessels, gas appliances,
Graphene
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transportable
gas cylinders, GRP pressure vessels, boilers,
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portable
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of heat and electricity. Current and potential applications of graphene include batteries,
conductive inks and films, and electronic components such as electrodes, transistors and
supercapacitors.
Security and defence - defence procurement, humanitarian
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action,
citizen,
protection,
(WS SGRM), in order to provide a bridge between the international Technical Committee
IEC/TC
113, which focuses
on 'Nanotechnology
standardization
emergency
and crisis
management,
etc. for electrical and electronic
products and systems', and the 'Graphene Flagship' initiative together with other relevant
research projects supported by the European Union.
Services – tourism, facility management, postal services,
cinematographic works, real estate agents, customer contact
centres, supply chain security, (engineering) consultancy
services, sheltered housing for the elderly, services of
chiropractors, aesthetic surgery services, airport and aviation
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
security
services
etc.Committee
Ceramics
- CEN’s
Technical
In 2016, the SGRM Workshop will proceed with implementing the Project Plan that was
approved in March 2015. This includes the preparation of a series of deliverables addressing
measurements and methods for the key control characteristics and specifications of graphene
related materials, while working in close collaboration with IEC/TC 113.
‘Ceramic tiles’ (CEN/TC 67) will proceed with
the revision of European Standards regarding
‘Ceramic tiles - Definition, classification,
characteristics, evaluation of conformity and
marking’ (EN 14411), requirements and test
methods relating to ‘Adhesives for tiles’ (EN 12004
parts 1 and 2), Liquid applied water impermeable
products (EN 14891). CEN/TC 67 will also work on
a new set of product category rules for ceramic
tiles and installation products, while continuing
to collaborate with the international Technical
Committee ISO/TC 189 on the revision of various
standards of the EN ISO 10545 series relating to
‘Ceramic tiles’.
Materials
Transport and packaging – railways and railway applications,
road transport (including electric vehicles), intermodal and
interoperable transport, transport of dangerous goods,
cableways, packaging and packaging waste, etc.
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Steel - The ECISS Technical Committee
‘Wire rod and wires’ (ECISS/TC 106) will
work on the revision of European Standards
relating to ‘Steel rod, bars and wire for cold
heading and cold extrusion’ (EN 10263 series).
ECISS/TC 106 will also collaborate with ISO/
TC 17/SC 17 in order to finalize revised editions
of standards for ‘Non-alloy steel wire rod for
conversion to wire’ (EN ISO 16120 series).
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Standardization is increasingly being used to
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appliances,
refrigeration,
heat
the development
of a single market
for services in Europe. The creation and use of
ms, etc.
European Standards for services also contributes
to fostering cross-border trade, improving safety
and performance and ensuring the protection of
consumers and the environment.
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standards are useful tools
for defining
terminology
and sharing best practices.
sibility, data common
protection
etc.
They provide benchmarks against which businesses
can measure the quality and performance of the
services they are providing and/or purchasing,
thus
improving
transparency,
enhancing
competitiveness and increasing efficiency.
The role of standardization in supporting
the creation of a single market for services
has been recognized in the EU Directive on
Services (2006/123/EC), which encourages the
development of European standards to facilitate
compatibility between services, ensure the
quality of service delivery and the provision of
information to service users.
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348, 431, 439)
13 CEN Project Committees (403, 404, 405, 409,
412, 414, 417, 419, 420, 424, 427, 432, 435)
1 CEN-CENELEC Project Committee (CEN-CLC/TC 4)
Transport and packaging –
road transport (including
interoperable transport,
packaging and
Standardizationcableways,
requests from EC/EFTA:
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
351 European Standards (EN/HD)
312 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
M/516 - Standards for interpretation services
M/517 - Horizontal service standards
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/services
Within CEN, the Strategic Advisory Group
on Services (SAGS) acts as an advisory and
coordination body on policy and strategic matters
in relation to the standardization of services.
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emergency and crisis management, etc.
Services – tourism, facility management, postal services,
cinematographic works, real estate agents, customer contact
centres, supply chain security, (engineering) consultancy
services, sheltered housing for the elderly, services of
chiropractors, aesthetic surgery services, airport and aviation
Horizontal Service Standards
security services etc.
Horizontal (or ‘generic’) standards refer to standards covering aspects that are common to
many different kinds of services. Working in the framework of a request from the European
Commission (M/517), CEN has identified six topics that could be suitable for the future
development of horizontal service standards at European level. These topics include:
terminology, procurement, information to customers, service contracts, performance
measurement and customer satisfaction measurement.
Transport and packaging – railways and railway applications,
road
transport
(includingtheelectric
vehicles),
intermodal
After
considering
CEN’s recommendations,
European Commission
indicated
that it would and
support the development of European Standards in relation to service procurement, service
interoperable transport, transport of dangerous goods,
contracts and performance measurement. In this context, it has been proposed to set up a new
CEN
Technical Committee
‘Services – Procurement,
contracts and
performance
cableways,
packaging
and packaging
waste,
etc.assessment’.
If created, this new TC will proceed in 2016 with the development of European Standards in
relation to the identified priority areas (under Phase 2 of M/517).
When they have been finalized and published, the standards to be developed in the framework
of M/517 should contribute to enhancing transparency, improving performance, and expanding
the cross-border provision of services within Europe.
CEN will organize an event in April 2016 in order to promote the CEN Technical Specification on
‘Service excellence - Creating outstanding customer experiences through service excellence’
(CEN/TS 16880), which was developed by CEN’s Project Committee ‘Service Excellence
Systems’ and approved by CEN at the end of 2015.
Healthcare Services
European standardization in the healthcare sector has traditionally been mostly limited to
medical devices and e-health applications. European standards in these areas support the
implementation of European legislation and contribute in a significant way to the safety and
quality of medical devices on the European market and the interoperability and effectiveness
of healthcare ICT applications and information.
Recent years have seen an increasing level of demand from stakeholders in relation to the
standardization of healthcare services. The increasing mobility of patients and healthcare
professionals means that there is a greater need for transparency, in order to make it possible
to measure quality and compare services, ensure patient safety and facilitate the mobility of
healthcare professionals.
Services
CEN’s Project Committee on ‘Aesthetic Surgery and aesthetic non-surgical medical Services’
(CEN/TC 403) will proceed with developing a new European Standard for aesthetic non-surgical
medical treatments (EN 16844). This standard, which is due to be finalized in 2016, will include
recommendations relating to the ethical framework and general principles according to which
such services are provided.
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CEN’s Project Committee on ‘Services of Medical Doctors with additional qualification
in Homeopathy’ (CEN/TC 427) is expected to finalize a new European Standard setting out
requirements for health care provision by Medical Doctors with additional qualification in
Homeopathy (EN 16872). This standard will not apply to the preparation of homoeopathic
medicines or to services provided by persons who are not medical doctors.
equipment (protective clothing and devices, such as head,
eye, hearing, foot, arm protectors, etc.)
Healthcare - medical devices, surgical implants, health
informatics, healthcare services, dental materials, etc.
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OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
appliances,
oil and solid fuel appliances,
refrigeration, heat
Beauty Salon services - CEN’s Project
Maintenance - CEN’s Technical Committee
pumps,
cleanrooms,
etc. (CEN/TC 409) ‘Maintenance’ (CEN/TC 319) is expected to
Committee
‘Beauty Salon Services’
is expected to finalize the development of a
standard relating to the provision of Beauty
Salon services (EN 16708). This new European
Standard will provide requirements and
recommendations for the delivery of safe beauty
treatments performed by a suitably qualified
beauty therapist, with a particular focus on
ensuring client safety.
complete the process of revising standards
relating to the preparation of maintenance
contracts (EN 13269), maintenance terminology
(EN 13306) and Key Performance Indicators
(EN 15341). New standards will be developed
in relation to maintenance process and
Risk Based Inspection Framework (RBIF).
CEN/TC 319 will also continue to cooperate with
CEN/TC 348 ‘Facility Management’, as well as
with international Technical Committees dealing
with Asset management (ISO/TC 251) and
Dependability (IEC/TC 56).
ICT - Information and Communications Technologies:
eBusiness, eHealth, eLearning, eGovernment, Intelligent
Transport, eAccessibility, data protection etc.
Facility management - The CEN Technical
Committee ‘Facility Management’ (CEN/TC 348)
will continue to maintain the EN 15221 series of
European Standards on ‘Facility Management’
and to cooperate with its international
counterpart (ISO/TC 267).
Funeral services - CEN has received a proposal
for setting up a new Project Committee to revise
the European Standard for Funeral Services
(EN 15017), in order to take account of the latest
developments in this area. If this proposal is
accepted then the work on revising EN 15017
should start in the second half of 2016.
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Project Committee ‘Services for fire safety
and security systems’ is expected to finalize a
new European Standard (EN 16763) regarding
the provision of services for fire safety
systems and security systems, including fire
detection and fire alarm systems. In addition,
CEN/TC 439 ‘Private security services’ will
initiate standardization work on critical
protection infrastructures, and will also
consider updating the European Standard
‘Security service providers - Terminology’
(EN 15602).
Services
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Sports & Leisure
The development of European standards in the
area of sports equipment and bicycles mainly
focuses on drafting common terminology,
safety requirements, operational requirements,
performance requirements, test methods,
marking, information for consumers and users,
installation and maintenance. CEN/TC 136
develops standards in relation to a wide range
of products and facilities for various sports and
recreational activities, including playground
equipment for children, while standards for
bicycles are developed by CEN/TC 333.
Technical bodies responsible:
CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other
recreational facilities and
equipment
CEN/TC 333 - Cycles
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
117 European Standards (EN/HD)
3 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/372 - Floating leisure products
M/506 - Stationary training equipment
M/508 - Bicycles and luggage carriers
Most sports, recreational and playground
facilities and equipment come under the scope
of the EU Directive on General Product Safety
(2001/95/EC), while helmets and other personal
protective equipment are covered by the PPE
Directive (89/686/EEC).
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/consumerproducts
The main actors involved in European
standardization in this field are manufacturers
of sports equipment and bicycles, testing
laboratories, consumer representatives and
public authorities responsible for Market
Surveillance. CEN cooperates with various
European associations representing key
stakeholders in the areas of sports equipment,
bicycles, playgrounds for children and
amusement parks.
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CEN collaborates with the international
Technical Committees ISO/TC 83 ‘Sports and
other recreational facilities and equipment’ and
ISO/TC 149 ‘Cycles’ and offers European
Standards to be considered for adoption as
international standards.
Floating leisure articles
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and
equipment’ (CEN/TC 136) is collaborating with its international counterpart (ISO/TC 83) to
develop a series of 7 standards in relation to ‘Floating leisure articles for use on and in the
water’.
The new EN ISO 25649 series of European and international standards will replace the
previous series of European Standards (EN 15649 series), which were originally published in
2009. This work is being carried out in association with a specific standardization request from
the European Commission (M/372).
The new series of standards should be finalized and approved by CEN and ISO in 2016. Upon
publication, these standards will be offered to the European Commission for citation in the
Official Journal of the EU in support of implementation of Directive 2001/95/EC on general
product safety.
Having standards that are accepted both at European level and internationally will be a
especially valuable for manufacturers who want to sell their products both in Europe and
around the world.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Bicycles - CEN’s Technical Committee on
‘Cycles’ (CEN/TC 333) will continue to collaborate
with ISO/TC 149 to develop a new European and
international standard setting out requirements
and test methods in relation to Luggage carriers
for bicycles (EN ISO 11243), which will replace the
previous European Standard (EN 14872:2006).
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CEN/TC 333 will also proceed with work to
produce a revised edition of the European
Standard for ‘Electrically power assisted cycles
(EPAC)’ (EN 15194), as well as an amended
edition of the European Standard that sets out
safety requirements and test methods in relation
to cycle trailers (EN 15918).
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Textiles, Fashion & Accessories
Technical bodies responsible:
CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
CEN/TC 289 - Leather
CEN/TC 309 - Footwear
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
506 European Standards (EN/HD)
28 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/309 - Safety of consumers: drawstrings or
cords on children’s clothing
M/497 - Safety of child-care articles: risks in
the sleeping environment
M/532 - Methods for quantitative analysis of
textile products
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/consumerproducts
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CEN has Technical Committees that support
standardization activities in relation to ‘Textiles
and textile products’ (CEN/TC 248), ‘Leather’
(CEN/TC 289) and ‘Footwear’ (CEN/TC 309).
Various stakeholders are involved in these
standardization activities including fashion
and clothing companies, manufacturers and
distributors, consumer representatives, testing
laboratories, research institutes and market
surveillance authorities.
As a result of the close collaboration between
CEN and ISO in the framework of the Vienna
Agreement, around 80% of all European
Standards and other CEN deliverables for the
fashion and textiles sector are identical to
international standards published by ISO.
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Textiles, Fashion & Accessories
European Standards developed by CEN and
CENELEC set out requirements for textiles
and various products that are used by people
in their daily lives, including clothes, fashion
accessories, shoes and leather goods. These
standards support the implementation of
relevant EU legislation, including the General
Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) and
Regulation EU/1007/2011 on textile fibre names
and related labelling.
Textiles and smart textiles
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Textiles and textile products’ (CEN/TC 248) is undertaking
the revision of standards regarding methods of quantitative analysis of textile products
composed of certain binary and ternary textile fibre mixtures. This work is associated with a
standardization request from the European Commission (M/532) for harmonized standards
that will enable producers to comply with the labelling and marking requirements set out in
EU Regulation 1007/2011.
In 2016, CEN will publish a number of revised European Standards setting out test methods
in relation to textiles and rubber-coated or plastics-coated fabrics, developed in cooperation
with ISO. Furthermore, CEN/TC 248 will proceed with developing a Technical Specification
regarding characteristics, test methods and minimum performance specifications for unused
textile for healthcare and social service facilities (hospitals, care homes, etc.).
In the framework of CEN/TC 248, the Working Group on ‘Smart textiles’ (CEN/TC 248/WG 31)
will proceed with finalizing two new European Standards: EN 16806-1 will set out a test
method for determining the heat storage and heat release capacity of textile fibres, yarns and
fabrics containing phase change materials (PCM), while EN 16812 will set out requirements
for electrically conductive textiles.
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Footwear - CEN expects to receive a
request from the European Commission
to develop European standards in relation
to shoes for children. Currently there are
no European standards setting specific
requirements for children’s footwear.
Experts from CEN/TC 309 will begin
working on a new deliverable in this
area that would define both the safety
requirements and test methods for this
category of products.
Textiles, Fashion & Accessories
Leather - CEN will finalize and publish a
number of revised standards setting out
test methods for mechanical and physical
properties of leather, and chemical tests
to determine the presence of certain
substances in leather. This work will be
carried out by CEN/TC 289 in cooperation
with ISO, resulting in identical European
and international standards.
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Toys & Childcare
Technical bodies responsible:
CEN/TC 52 - Safety of Toys
CEN/TC 252 - Child use and care articles
CEN/TC 364 - High Chairs
CEN/TC 398 - Child protective products
CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances
Standardization plays a significant role in
improving the safety of products that are intended
for use by or with children, and during the care of
children. As socially responsible standardization
organizations, CEN and CENELEC aim to ensure
that their standards address all possible hazards
that products may pose to their youngest users.
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
55 European Standards (EN/HD)
15 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
CEN and CENELEC develop and adopt European
Standards that support child safety under the
following categories: toys, nursery products and
furniture, child resistant products and protective
devices, and playground and sports equipment
for children. Standards are developed in
Technical Committees and Working Groups that
deal with specific categories of products. A wide
range of stakeholders including manufacturers,
consumer representatives and testing bodies
are actively involved in standardization activities
related to child safety. Public authorities
responsible for market surveillance also follow
this work.
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/445 - Safety of toys
M/464 - Safety of childcare articles (bath rings,
bath aids, bath tubs, etc.)
M/497 - Safety of childcare articles
(mattresses, duvets, sleep bags, etc.)
M/527 - Certain seats for children
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/consumerproducts
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Toys & Childcare
While they are developing standards in support
of child safety, CEN and CENELEC take full
account of relevant legislation adopted by
the European Union, including the Toy Safety
Directive (2009/48/EC) and the General Product
Safety Directive (2001/95/EC).
Childcare Products
European standards in the area of childcare products are expected to prevent accidents and
injuries, whilst ensuring an appropriate balance between safety and other considerations
(such as children’s development and enjoyment).
In 2016, the main area of focus in 2016 will be nursery furniture. CEN will continue to support
standardization activities in relation to mattresses for cots, seats for children, high chairs,
chair-mounted seats, table-mounted chairs and suspended baby beds.
CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Furniture’ (CEN/TC 207) will proceed with developing a new
European Standard setting out safety requirements and test methods in relation to mattresses
for cots and cribs (EN 16890), and revised editions of standards relating to ‘children’s cots and
folding cots for domestic use’ (EN 716-1 & EN 716-2), in the framework of standardization
request M/497 from the European Commission.
The Technical Committee ‘Child use and care articles’ (CEN/TC 252) will proceed with revising
European Standards in relation to pushchairs and prams (EN 1888-1) and strollers for children
who weigh more than 15kg (EN 1888-2). This TC will also start work on revising the standard
that deals with soother holders (EN 12586).
Toys
European Standards in relation to toy safety are developed by experts in the CEN Technical
Committee ‘Safety of Toys’ (CEN/TC 52) and in the ‘Toys’ Working Group of CENELEC’s
Technical Committee ‘Safety of household and similar electrical appliances’ (CLC/TC 61).
In 2016, CEN/TC 52 will continue working on a series of amendments to the European Standard
EN 71-1 ‘Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties’ addressing aspects such
as: cords and drawstrings in toys and packaging; projectiles, rotors, propellers and flying toys.
This work is being carried out in the framework of standardization request M/445 from the
European Commission.
Other ongoing work includes the revision of European Standards setting out requirements
and test methods in relation to activity toys for domestic use (EN 71-8) and ‘N-Nitrosamines
and N-nitrosatable substances’ (EN 71-12). New work includes the validation of test methods
relating to the migration of certain chemical elements in toys, which will lead to revising the
European Standard EN 71-3.
Toys & Childcare
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Transport & Vehicles
Technical bodies responsible:
20 CEN Technical Committees (15, 23, 119,
242, 256, 261, 268, 274, 278, 286, 296, 300,
301, 320, 326, 333, 354, 379, 393, 413)
CENELEC TC 9X Electrical and electronic
applications for railways
CEN-CENELEC-ETSI Joint Programming
Committee for Railways (JPC Rail)
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
712 European Standards (EN/HD)
145 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/075 - Recreational craft
M/086 - Transport of Dangerous Goods
M/300 - Cableway installations
M/338 - Interoperability of electronic road toll
systems
M/421 - On-board diagnosis and information
management
M/453 - Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
M/457 - Tyre Pressure Management Systems
M/468 - Charging of electric vehicles
M/483 - Interoperability of the rail system
M/486 - Urban Rail
M/502 - Seals for Digital Tachograph
M/533 - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure
Maintaining a safe and efficient transport system
is of vital importance for Europe’s economy.
Many European companies are world leaders in
infrastructure, logistics and manufacturing of
transport equipment and traffic management
systems.
CEN and CENELEC develop standards in
relation to various transport modes (road, rail
and maritime), and relating to horizontal topics
such as interoperability, intermodal transport,
intelligent transport systems (ITS) and the
transport of dangerous goods.
Many of the standards developed and adopted by
CEN and CENELEC in the Transport and Packaging
sector respond to standardization requests that
have been issued by the European Commission
(EC Mandates). Some of these are ‘harmonized
standards’ that support the implementation
of relevant European legislation including the
EU Directives relating to: the interoperability
of Europe’s rail system (2008/57/EC);
cableway installations designed to carry
passengers (2000/9/EC), recreational craft and
personal watercraft (2013/53/EU – replacing
94/25/EC), and the deployment of alternative
fuels infrastructure (2014/94/EU).
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Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/go/transport
www.cen.eu/work/areas/transport
Intelligent Transport Systems
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can contribute to a cleaner, safer and more efficient
transport system. They use information and communication technologies (ICT) in order to
control traffic flow, collect road tolls (electronic fee collection), provide timely traffic and safety
information, notify accidents (‘e-Call’) and give priority to emergency vehicles.
The European Commission has laid down the legal framework in order to accelerate the
deployment of ITS across Europe (Directive 2010/40/EU) and has requested the European
Standardization Organizations to develop and adopt European Standards in support of this
framework (request M/453), in order to ensure interoperability across countries.
European standards and technical specifications in the domain of ITS are being developed by
the CEN Technical Committee ‘Intelligent Transport Systems’ (CEN/TC 278). These standards
cover a variety of aspects including: Cooperative Systems, Travel and Traffic Information,
Route Guidance and Navigation, Public Transport, Emergency Vehicles and Electronic Fee
Collection. CEN and CENELEC cooperate closely with ETSI and ISO in order to ensure a
coherent approach to standardization on this topic.
In 2016, CEN/TC 278 will proceed with ongoing work to develop various European Standards
including a revised reference data model for public transport networks (EN 12896 parts 1 to
3), revised standards relating to ‘Electronic fee collection’ (EN 15876 parts 1 and 2), DATEX
II data exchange specifications for traffic management and information (EN 16157 parts 1 to
3), and a revised edition of EN 16102, which specifies operating requirements for ‘Third party
services supported eCall’.
CEN/TC 278 will also continue to collaborate with the international Technical Committee on
Intelligent Transport Systems (ISO/TC 204) with a view to having various new and revised ISO
standards approved by CEN as European Standards.
Railways
In the railways sector, CEN and CENELEC, together with ETSI, maintain the Sector Forum
Rail (previously known as JPC Rail), which brings together representatives from the railway
industry (supply industry and networks), relevant European and international organizations
(such as UIC, UNIFE, UITP), Technical Committee chairs and project leaders.
In 2016, CEN/TC 256 will continue to develop new and revised European Standards addressing
various aspects of Railway Applications including: air conditioning for main line rolling stock
(EN 13129), concrete sleepers and bearers (EN 13230 series), switches and crossings for
Vignole rails (EN 13232 series), buffers (EN 15551), draw gear and screw coupling (EN 15566),
the design of driver’s cab displays (EN 16186-3), wheelsets and bogies (EN 13103-1, EN 13260,
EN 13261, EN 13262, EN 13715, EN 13979-1), etc.
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Most European Standards relating to the rail transport sector are developed in the CEN
Technical Committee ‘Railway Applications’ (CEN/TC 256) and in the CENELEC Technical
Committee ‘Electrical and electronic applications for railways’ (CLC/TC 9X). These TCs
collaborate with the European Railway Agency (ERA), in order to ensure that European
Standards are compatible with the latest Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI).
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Within CENELEC, CLC/TC 9X will proceed with work to develop new and revised European
Standards in relation to electrical and electronic applications for railways including insulation
(EN 50124 series), Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) (EN 50126 series),
electronic equipment used on rolling stock (EN 50155), energy measurement on board trains
(EN 50463 series), requirements for running capability in case of fire (EN 50553), and power
supply with on-board energy storage system (EN 62864 series).
OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Automotive - CEN/TC 301 will continue
working on the development of European
Standards in relation to ‘Road vehicles’. These
include a standard setting out safety, quality and
performance requirements for supplementary
grip devices (EN 16662), and another
specifying requirements and test procedures
for mechanical seals to enhance the security
of digital tachograph systems (EN 16882).
CEN/TC 301 will also continue to collaborate
with the international Technical Committee on
Road vehicles (ISO/TC 22) in order to enable
certain ISO standards to be approved by CEN as
European Standards.
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Cableways - CEN/TC 242 ‘Safety requirements
for passenger transportation by rope’ will
continue to work on reviewing and revising
harmonized standards to support the EU
Directive on cableway installations designed to
carry persons (2000/9/EC), in the framework of
a standardization request from the European
Commission (M/300).
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Small watercraft - CEN (CEN/SS T01
Shipbuilding and maritime structures) will
continue to work in collaboration with the
international Technical Committee ‘Small
Craft’ (ISO/TC 188) in order to review and
revise harmonized standards in line with the
requirements of the latest EU Directive on
‘Recreational craft and personal watercraft’
(2013/53/EU).
Transport of dangerous goods - CEN and
CENELEC develop and adopt standards in
support of the EU Directives on the inland
transport of dangerous goods (2008/68/EC) and
on transportable pressure equipment (2010/35/
EU). In 2016, CEN/TC 296 ‘Tanks for the transport
of dangerous goods’ will continue working
on revised editions of European Standards
concerning the digital interface for data transfer
between the tank vehicle and stationary facilities
(EN 15969 parts 1 and 2), requirements and
dimensions of pressure and vacuum breather
vents (EN 14595), as well as amendments
to standards for terminology (EN 14564)
and metallic pressure tanks (EN 141025).
Wood & Wood-based Products
As is also the case for other sectors of the
economy, European Standards support the
efficient functioning of the Single Market in
relation to wood and wood-based products.
Within CEN there are 4 Technical Committees
involved in developing European Standards in
relation to treated and untreated wood, wood
products and preservatives, tests and analytical
methods, terminology, classifications and
specifications. These standards are developed
in accordance with market needs and relevant
European legislation.
While they are developing standards for wood and
wood-based products, CEN and CENELEC take
full account of relevant legislation adopted by
the European Union, including the Construction
Products Regulation (305/2011), the Regulation
on the sale and use of biocidal products
(528/2012), and the ‘REACH’ Regulation on the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and
Restriction of Chemicals (1907/2006).
Technical bodies responsible:
7CEN/TC 38 - Durability of wood and wood-based
products
CEN/TC 112 - Wood-based panels
CEN/TC 124 - Timber structures
CEN/TC 175 - Round and sawn timber
Standards published by CEN & CENELEC:
508 European Standards (EN/HD)
56 other deliverables (TS/TR/CWA)
Standardization requests from EC/EFTA:
M/113 - Wood-based panels
M/112 - Structural timber products and ancillaries
M/119 - Floorings
M/121 - Wall and ceiling finishes
Further information:
www.cen.eu/work/areas/materials
Timber structures
European Standards in relation to timber structures are developed by CEN’s Technical
Committee CEN/TC 124. In 2016, this TC will continue to develop new European Standards in
relation to the visual strength grading of tropical hardwood (EN 16737), methods for testing the
durability of dowel-type fasteners (EN 16784) and the vibration properties of timber flooring
systems (EN 16929), as well as glued laminated products made from hardwood.
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Furthermore, CEN/TC 124 will proceed with work to revise European Standards relating to
structural timber with rectangular cross section (EN 14081-1), prefabricated wall, floor and
roof elements (EN 14732), the calculation of characteristic values (EN 14358), strength classes
for general use in design codes (EN 338), as well as requirements for Laminated Veneer
Lumber (EN 14374) and for dowel-type fasteners (EN 14592).
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OTHER STANDARDS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE DEVELOPED IN 2016
Durability - CEN’s Technical Committee
‘Durability of wood and wood-based products’
(CEN/TC 38) is expected to finalize a revised
European Standard giving guidance on methods
for determining and classifying the durability of
wood against biological wood-destroying agents,
its permeability to water and its performance
in use (EN 350). This standard is intended to
support the Construction Products Regulation
(305/2011).
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Timber - CEN’s Technical Committee ‘Round
and sawn timber’ (CEN/TC 175) will continue
with work to develop new and revised standards.
These will include a new standard describing the
characteristics for fire-retardant treated wood
products (EN 16755), as well as an amended
version of EN 14915:2013 which specifies the
relevant characteristics and test methods for
solid wood products to be used as panelling and
cladding.
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Wood-based Panels - CEN’s Technical
Committee ‘Wood-based panels’ (CEN/TC 112)
will proceed with work to develop revised editions
of European Standards in relation to melamine
faced board for interior uses (EN 14322 &
EN 14323) and wood veneer floor coverings
(EN 14354). This work is being carried out
in accordance with standardization requests
M/113 and M/119 from the European
Commission.
Outreach Activities
Supporting SME participation
CEN and CENELEC are committed to supporting
the increased participation of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) in standardization. This
is also a key objective of the EU Regulation on
European Standardization (1025/2012).
Together with their national members, CEN and
CENELEC have developed a range of tools and
means to make it easier for SMEs to learn about
standardization, to access and apply standards,
and to get involved in standardization activities.
These include: ‘SME Toolbox of Solutions’
(accessed via the CEN-CENELEC website);
European SME Helpdesk plus 42 national SME
Helpdesks; CEN-CENELEC Guide 17 ‘Guidance
for writing standards taking into account SMEs’
needs’; online platforms for public commenting
on draft standards (at national level); various
brochures and publications, etc.
Additionally, CEN and CENELEC, working in
close cooperation with Small Business Standards
(SBS), have developed an interactive educational
tool to enable entrepreneurs, SME managers
and employees to learn about standards and
standardization in a way that corresponds
with their own needs. The ‘CEN-CENELEC
e-Learning Tool for SMEs’ is available since June
2015 in 23 languages, and can be accessed via
the CEN-CENELEC website. The tool also offers
users the possibility to test their knowledge and
obtain a Certificate of Achievement.
Furthermore, CEN and CENELEC (in cooperation
with SBS) will focus on the following activities:
• Promoting the take-up by national members
of an information alert system that will
inform SMEs of developments within their
fields of interest, such as new topics for
standardization, standards evolution and
forecast, etc.
• Developing cooperation with business and
trade associations, and engaging with them
in order to support the participation of SME
representatives in standardization.
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/sme
Including Societal Stakeholders
CEN and CENELEC are committed to
facilitating and supporting the participation
of societal stakeholders in the European
standardization system. These stakeholders
include organizations concerned with promoting
the interests of consumers, protecting the
environment, and promoting the health and
safety of workers.
The active involvement of societal stakeholder
representatives in the standards development
process ensures that European Standards
take into account the needs and concerns of
consumers, workers and the wider society,
alongside the latest scientific and technical
knowledge. The participation of these
stakeholders in the European Standardization
System is supported by dedicated umbrella
organizations at European level.
CEN and CENELEC have established a Societal
Stakeholders Group (SSG), which provides
a framework for their ongoing cooperation
and dialogue with these European umbrella
organizations, namely: ANEC (the European
Consumer Voice in Standardization), ECOS (the
European Environmental Citizens Organization
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Outreach Activities
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC and their national
members will continue to work in close
cooperation with SBS in order to provide support
to SMEs and facilitate their participation in
standardization at national and European levels.
They will seek to raise awareness and promote
the use of the various tools that currently exist,
as well as measuring and evaluating their
implementation and effectiveness.
• Promoting the use of CEN-CENELEC Guide
17 ‘Guidance for writing standards taking
into account micro, small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) needs’, and measuring its
implementation.
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for Standardization), and ETUC (the European
Trade Union Confederation).
The online Toolbox for Societal Stakeholders,
which was developed by the SSG and is available
via the CEN-CENELEC website, provides
information to consumer groups, environmental
organizations and trade unions about the
benefits of participating in standardization and
the various ways in which they can contribute to
the development of standards at both national
and European levels.
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will work with their
partners (ANEC, ECOS and ETUC) to investigate
ways of increasing the effective participation
of
societal
stakeholders
in
European
standardization. In this context, they will also
consider how to ensure the involvement of these
stakeholders at international level, notably
in relation to joint standardization activities
developed in the framework of technical
cooperation between CEN and ISO or between
CENELEC and IEC.
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/societal
Education about Standardization
Outreach Activities
European standardization is constantly evolving,
in order to address an increasingly wide range
of societal, environmental, technological and
business needs in a rapidly changing world. In
this context, the need for professionals in the
private and public sectors to know about the
role and benefits of standards, to understand
how the standardization system works and how
stakeholders can contribute to the development
of standards at national, European and
international levels, is greater than ever.
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In a competitive world where quality,
efficiency and safety are regarded as essential
requirements for any successful business,
having an up-to-date knowledge of standards
and standardization is necessary for executives,
managers, product developers, designers
and engineers, as well as workers in various
industries and fields of activity. Companies
and organizations must therefore ensure that
their managers and employees understand the
importance of standards and acquire practical
knowledge of how to access and apply standards
that are relevant to their respective roles and
responsibilities.
CEN and CENELEC are committed to raising
awareness and spreading knowledge about
standardization, by working with their national
members and a wide range of partners
including business and industry associations
as well as education and training providers. In
particular, they want to help companies of all
sizes to understand that standardization can
be a powerful tool to bring new technologies to
market and drive business growth.
In 2016, the main focus of CEN and CENELEC’s
Education about Standardization (EaS) initiative
will be on developing cooperation with partners
in business and industry and with training
providers in order to ensure that information
about standards and standardization is
integrated into vocational and professional
training across a wide range of relevant fields.
This will also involve raising awareness of the
need for all professionals to understand the role
of standards and how the standardization system
works.
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/standards/education
Research and Innovation
Standardization can help to bridge the gap
between research, innovation and the market,
for example by codifying and disseminating the
results of relevant research, development and
innovation activities. In this way, standards can
support the process of bringing new ideas and
technologies to market, which is a crucial part of
the innovation cycle.
European standardization plays an important
role in achieving the objectives of the ‘Innovation
Union’ initiative, which is being implemented by
the European Commission as part of the Europe
2020 Strategy. Moreover, standardization has
been identified as a relevant innovation measure
in the context of ‘Horizon 2020’ – the European
Union’s multi-annual programme which
supports research, development and innovation
projects.
CEN and CENELEC’s activities in relation
to research and innovation are coordinated
by the CEN-CENELEC Working Group on
Standardization, Innovation and Research
(STAIR). These activities are developed in
collaboration with relevant European partners
such as EURAMET (European Association
of National Metrology Institutes), the EPO
(European Patent Office), and the European IPR
Helpdesk.
In the framework of their ongoing efforts to
promote collaboration between the scientific
and standardization communities, CEN and
CENELEC cooperate with the Joint Research
Centre (JRC) of the European Commission and
with the European Association of Research and
Technology Organisations (EARTO). This includes
the organization of joint workshops addressing
topics of common interest, which take place on
an annual basis.
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will focus in particular
on increasing the ‘innovation readiness levels’
of their Technical Committees, so that they are
more able to accommodate standardization
proposals in relation to innovative products and
services. They will also provide active support and
guidance regarding the appropriate inclusion of
standardization in project proposals developed in
the framework of Horizon 2020, notably via the
CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk, which is
supported by a network of 41 national Research,
Development and Innovation Correspondents
(RDI-COR).
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/research
International Cooperation
The main objectives of CEN and CENELEC’s
activities in the field of international
cooperation are to enhance the global reach
and competitiveness of European industry, and
contribute to the reduction of technical barriers
to trade worldwide.
To achieve these goals, it is necessary to foster
the alignment of standards and technical
specifications, especially with countries
and regions that are aiming for regulatory
convergence with the European Union, as this
will allow businesses to benefit from reduced
compliance costs and economies of scale.
In this endeavour, CEN and CENELEC give
primacy to international standards that
have been adopted by ISO and IEC. The high
level of convergence between European and
international standards* is facilitated by the
ongoing technical cooperation between CEN and
ISO (Vienna Agreement) and between CENELEC
and IEC (Dresden Agreement).
CEN and CENELEC also promote and support
the technical alignment of standards and
the adoption of identical standards through
dialogues, technical exchanges and partnerships
with key standardization actors around the
world. The aim of these contacts is to increase
awareness and understanding of the European
standardization model, and facilitate the
alignment of positions and the harmonization of
standards at international level.
* Some 31% of standards in the CEN portfolio
are identical to ISO publications, while 78% of
standards in the CENELEC portfolio are identical
to (or based on) IEC publications.
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Outreach Activities
Moreover, CEN and CENELEC will develop
their cooperation with the relevant European
Technology Platforms (ETPs) in order to find
suitable solutions to bridge the gap between
research and standardization, as a means of
facilitating market access for new technologies.
ETPs are industry-led stakeholder forums
recognised by the European Commission as key
actors in driving innovation, knowledge transfer
and competitiveness.
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Coherence of European and international
standards
CEN and CENELEC are determined to raise
the level of coherence between European and
international standards and to ensure a strong
European lead in key sectors. They therefore
seek to strengthen policy coordination and
technical cooperation between the European
and international standardization organizations,
whilst also supporting increased European
involvement in international standardization
activities.
In this context, CEN and CENELEC are
continuously looking to identify new market
trends and innovative sectors where Europe
could play a leading role in standardization.
With the support of European industry and
other stakeholders, they aim to promote the
integration of European leading technologies in
standards developed by ISO and IEC.
Furthermore, CEN and CENELEC regularly
liaise with the international standardization
organizations regarding the development of
standards in response to formal standardization
requests from the European Commission. They
also aim to involve ISO and IEC in consultations
at an early stage during the development of such
requests.
Outreach Activities
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will continue to
actively support and participate in international
standardization activities that could be of
strategic interest for European stakeholders,
and encourage their partners around the
world (national and regional standardization
organizations) to adopt international standards
published by ISO and IEC.
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barriers to trade and cutting compliance costs,
notably in terms of facilitating market access
and fostering economic growth, can be extended
to countries covered by the EU’s ‘European
Neighbourhood Policy’ (in which CEN and
CENELEC have Affiliates) and beyond.
In the framework of their Cooperation
Agreements with national standardization
organizations (such as those of Japan and
Russia, among others), CEN and CENELEC will
seek to develop technical cooperation in specific
areas of standardization activity, including
the participation of experts in standardization
activities in areas of mutual interest on a
reciprocal basis. Such exchanges of experts
should facilitate the sharing of knowledge and
best practices, and could also contribute to
the increased alignment of standards between
Europe and some of its major trading partners.
CEN and CENELEC will review and revise the
range of tools and models they use to cooperate
with national standardization organizations
that are not full members (such as Affiliate
status, Partner Standardization Body status,
Cooperation Agreements, etc.). They will also
continue to encourage the adoption of standards
that are identical to European standards by
national standardization organizations in third
countries – notably in areas where international
standards are not (yet) available.
Cooperation with national standardization
organizations
Special attention will be given to CEN and
CENELEC Affiliates* in order to further reinforce
the integration of those countries that wish to
achieve greater alignment with the European
market. While some Affiliates have achieved high
levels of alignment with European standards
adopted by CEN and/or CENELEC, with as many
as 90% of CEN and CENELEC standards adopted
at national level, the average take-up rate of
European standards by Affiliates is below 25%.
CEN and CENELEC cultivate close relationships
with the national standardization bodies and
electrotechnical committees of numerous
countries around the world. These partnerships
ensure that the benefits of removing technical
In order to foster the dissemination of
‘homegrown’ European standards (i.e. those
European standards that are not identical to
ISO or IEC standards), CEN and CENELEC will
streamline the process that allows non-member
national standardization organizations to review
a European standard before making a formal
request to take it over by means of identical
adoption. CEN and CENELEC will also develop
tools and measures to facilitate the adoption of
European standards by regional standardization
organizations in other parts of the world (and
their respective national members), and to make
better and more systematic use of information
regarding the identical adoption of European
standards in countries around the world. This
will contribute to strengthening the competitive
advantage of European industry and stakeholders
in the global trade landscape.
* CEN has Affiliates in 16 countries (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan,
Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Serbia,
Tunisia and Ukraine), while CENELEC has
Affiliates in 13 of these countries.
Relations with regional standardization
organizations
CEN and CENELEC will continue to promote
the European standardization model as a
successful model of regional integration and
market consolidation. This will be done through
various activities such as ongoing dialogues with
other regional standardization organizations,
supporting the establishment of strong regional
standardization systems and their commitment
to ISO and IEC, and contributing to projects related
to the development of Quality Infrastructure in
various parts of the world.
Furthermore, CEN and CENELEC will continue to
lead the implementation of a technical assistance
project that was launched in 2015 with the aim of
promoting the European Quality Infrastructure in
the Western Balkans. This project will support a
series of activities that aim to build the capacity
of relevant institutions and organizations in the
target countries.
* CEN and CENELEC currently have active
Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with AMN
(Mercosur Association for Standardization),
ARSO (African Organization for Standardization),
AFSEC (African Electrotechnical Standardization
Commission), EASC (EuroAsian Interstate
Council for Standardization, Metrology and
Certification), GSO (Standardization Organization
of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of
the Gulf), and COPANT (Pan American Standards
Commission).
Support to regulatory and trade discussions
CEN and CENELEC, in cooperation with ETSI,
will continue to play a key role in supporting
trade and regulatory discussions between the
European Commission and various countries and
regions around the world. In particular, they aim
to ensure a good understanding of the European
Standardization System and the relationship
between European standards and legislation,
and seek suitable solutions to facilitate technical
alignment between the European Single Market
(EU/EEA) and key trading partners.
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Outreach Activities
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will proceed
with
implementing
their
Memoranda
of Understanding (MoUs) with regional
standardization organizations* by developing
concrete activities that have been identified
under the respective roadmaps. These activities
include exchanging corporate and strategic
information in order to foster the adoption of
identical standards, cooperating on corporate,
strategic and technical events, and facilitating
technical exchanges and cooperation in sectors
of mutual interest.
Following the development of a regional license
agreement template to facilitate the take-up of
‘homegrown’ European standards by means
of identical adoption at regional level, which is
currently being used in the Gulf region, CEN
and CENELEC will look into the possibilities
of developing similar mechanisms for the
African region, in close cooperation with their
partners ARSO and AFSEC. This initiative is
especially relevant in the context of ongoing
efforts by members of the African Union to
create a common market for goods and services
(‘Continental Free Trade Area’).
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Following the adoption of a new EU Trade and
Investment Strategy*, CEN and CENELEC will
continue to develop their cooperation with the
European Commission and raise awareness
regarding the benefits of the European
standardization model in the context of trade
and regulatory dialogues between the EU and
its trading partners, as well as multilateral
trade talks in the framework of the World Trade
Organization.
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will continue
their dialogue with ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) and various Standards
Developing Organizations (SDOs) in the USA
with the aim of consolidating transatlantic
cooperation in the field of standardization
and fostering joint technical work in support
of regulatory convergence. Progress in the
transatlantic standardization dialogue would
support the ongoing negotiations between the
EU and the USA on a Transatlantic Trade and
Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Outreach Activities
CEN and CENELEC will also continue to maintain
close contacts with the relevant services in the
European Commission, notably with regard
to ongoing discussions regarding Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) in the framework of the
anticipated TTIP agreement. Additionally, CEN
and CENELEC will keep contributing to public
debates addressing the transatlantic trade
relationship, in order to raise awareness about
the differences between the European and US
standardization models and how the technical
alignment of standards and regulations can
contribute to overcoming Technical Barriers to
Trade.
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Furthermore, CEN and CENELEC will
advance their ongoing negotiations with the
Standardization Administration of the People’s
Republic of China (SAC) with a view to finalizing
a new Cooperation Agreement, which would help
to reinforce the standardization component of
the EU-China regulatory dialogue.
*
‘Trade for all - Towards a more responsible
trade and investment policy’ – published by the
European Commission on 14 October 2015.
Presence in key countries
CEN and CENELEC will continue to promote the
European standardization system in countries
of particular economic importance and foster
improved mutual understanding by means of
visibility projects, which are being implemented
in partnership with ETSI, the European
Commission and EFTA.
The Seconded European Standardization Experts
in China and India (also known as the SESEC and
SESEI projects) aim to facilitate closer dialogue
and cooperation between Europe and China and
between Europe and India on matters related to
standardization, by developing joint activities at
the political, strategic and technical levels.
In 2016, CEN and CENELEC will seek to
strengthen and magnify the benefits that
the SESEC and SESEI projects bring to their
respective stakeholders. One objective will
be to ensure that the information gathered
through these projects is organized according
to different sectors, so that stakeholders will
receive the information that is most relevant for
them. An event will be organized in the first half
of 2016, providing an opportunity for European
stakeholders to engage in direct dialogue with
the SESEC and SESEI experts, notably regarding
the role of standards in facilitating mutual market
access. Further activities will aim to ensure
that these projects provide concrete support to
address the specific concerns and priorities of
European stakeholders.
The current phase of the SESEI project, managed
by ETSI, is due to end in March 2016. Based on
the successful collaboration among the project
partners that was developed during 2015, a
seamless transition to a new iteration of the
initiative is expected.
Further information:
www.cencenelec.eu/intcoop
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Members of CEN and CENELEC
For more information about standards and how you can participate in standardization, please contact
the National Standards Body or National Electrotechnical Committee in your country.
Austria
Finland
AS - Austrian Standards Institute
www.austrian-standards.at
SFS - Suomen Standardisoimisliitto SFS ry
www.sfs.fi
OVE - Österreichischer Verband
für Elektrotechnik
www.ove.at
SESKO - Suomen Sähköteknillinen
Standardisoimisjärjestö
www.sesko.fi
Belgium
France
NBN - Bureau de Normalisation /
Bureau voor Normalisatie
www.nbn.be
AFNOR - Association française de normalisation
www.afnor.org
CEB/BEC - Comité Electrotechnique Belge / Belgisch
Elektrotechnisch Comité
www.ceb-bec.be
Bulgaria
BDS - Българският институт за стандартизация
www.bds-bg.org
Croatia
HZN - Hrvatski zavod za norme
www.hzn.hr
Cyprus
CYS - Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τυποποίησης
www.cys.org.cy
Members of CEN and CENELEC
Czech Republic
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AFNOR - Système Français de Normalisation - UTE
www.ute-fr.com
Germany
DIN - Deutsches Institut für Normung
www.din.de
DKE - Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik Elektronik
Informationstechnik im DIN und VDE
www.dke.de
Greece
ΕΣΥΠ/ΕΛΟΤ - Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τυποποίησης
www.elot.gr
Hungary
MSZT - Magyar Szabványügyi Testület
www.mszt.hu
ÚNMZ - Ú ad pro technickou normalizaci, metrologii a
státní zkušebnictví
www.unmz.cz
Iceland
Denmark
Ireland
DS - Dansk Standard
www.ds.dk
Estonia
EVS - Eesti Standardikeskus
www.evs.ee
IST - Staðlaráð Íslands
www.stadlar.is
NSAI - National Standards Authority of Ireland
www.nsai.ie
Italy
UNI - Ente Italiano di Normazione
www.uni.com
CEI - Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano
www.ceiweb.it
Latvia
Portugal
LVS - Latvijas standarts
www.lvs.lv
IPQ - Instituto Português da Qualidade
www.ipq.pt
Lithuania
Romania
LST - Lietuvos standartizacijos departamentas
www.lsd.lt
ASRO - Asocia ia de Standardizare din România
www.asro.ro
Luxembourg
Slovakia
ILNAS - Organisme luxembourgeois de normalisation
www.portail-qualite.public.lu
UNMS - Úrad pre normalizáciu, metrológiu a
skúšobníctvo
www.unms.sk
The former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia
Slovenia
ISRM - Институт за стандардизација на Република
Македонија
www.isrm.gov.mk
SIST - Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo
www.sist.si
Malta
AENOR - Asociación Española de Normalización
y Certificación
www.aenor.es
MCCAA - Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs
Authority
www.mccaa.org.mt
The Netherlands
NEN - Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut
NEC - Nederlands Elektrotechnisch Comité
www.nen.nl
Norway
Sweden
SIS - Swedish Standards Institute
www.sis.se
SEK - Svensk Elstandard
www.elstandard.se
Switzerland
SNV - Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung
www.snv.ch
NEK - Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite
www.nek.no
Electrosuisse
www.electrosuisse.ch
Poland
Turkey
PKN - Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny
www.pkn.pl
TSE - Türk Standardları Enstitüsü
www.tse.org.tr
United Kingdom
BSI - British Standards Institution
www.bsigroup.com
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Members of CEN and CENELEC
SN - Standard Norge
www.standard.no
Spain
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CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee
for Electrotechnical Standardization) are recognized by the EU and EFTA as European
Standardization Organizations responsible for developing standards at European level.
These standards set out specifications and procedures in relation to a wide range of
materials, processes, products and services.
The members of CEN and CENELEC are the National Standardization Bodies and National
Electrotechnical Committees of 33* European countries. European Standards (ENs) and
other standardization deliverables adopted by CEN and CENELEC are accepted and
recognized in all of these countries.
European Standards contribute to enhancing safety, improving quality, facilitating
cross-border trade and strengthening the European Single Market. They are developed
through a process of collaboration among experts nominated by business and industry,
research institutes, consumer and environmental organisations and other stakeholders.
CEN and CENELEC work to promote the international alignment of standards in the
framework of technical cooperation agreements with ISO (International Organization
for Standardization) and the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).
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Publisher : Sarah Penny - © CEN & CENELEC - December 2015
* number of full members in December 2015