The European Commission has proposed a new regulation to modernize European standardisation, replacing existing regulations. The proposal aims to address delays in developing harmonized standards, improve stakeholder participation, and strengthen the EU's role in global standardisation initiatives. The new regulation would include increased accessibility to standards online, digitalisation of the standardization process, an EU Standards Platform, and mechanisms for involving alternative standardisation organisations. The proposed regulation will undergo the EU legislative process before being implemented.
EU Proposes New Regulation for European Standardisation
NIA Staff
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Summary
The European Commission has published a proposal for a new regulation on European standardisation, seeking to replace Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. The proposal aims to improve efficiency in standardisation processes, enhance stakeholder engagement, and strengthen the EU's role in international standardisation.
The proposed changes include increased online accessibility to referenced standards, the introduction of digital standardisation processes, the creation of an EU Standards Platform, and improved coordination mechanisms for standardisation priorities. The proposal also includes provisions for incorporating alternative standards development organizations and allowing the adoption of common specifications under certain circumstances. It also aims to increase participation of SMEs, start-ups, research organisations, and civil society. The proposal will now undergo the standard EU legislative process before being implemented. The effective date for the new regulation has not yet been set, but it is expected to apply six months after its entry into force.
Original Source
eur-lex.europa.eu
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/resource.html?uri=cellar:dd0d07a2-c1c6-11f1-988f-01aa75ed71a1.0001.02/DOC_1&format=PDF
