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ANEC aisbl is the European #consumer voice in #standardisation. We raise #standards for the protection and welfare of European consumers of all ages and abilities. #CEN #CENELEC #ETSI #ISO #IEC #UNECE www.anec.eu | Brussels, Belgium | BCE 0457696181

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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 Join our #WorldStandardsDay webinar on how #standards can support affordable & #CleanEnergy while protecting consumers & the environment. 🌱⚡ With @anecstandards.bsky.social, @cen-cenelec.bsky.social & @ecos.ngo 🗓️ 12 Oct | 14:00–15:00 🔗 tinyurl.com/2btbx5ua
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 The latest ANEC e-Newsletter is out! 🏆 ANEC calls for an ambitious European Product Act that delivers for consumers. ✏️ Also in this edition: the latest on AI standards, accessibility, product safety and more. 📰 Read it here: tinyurl.com/46mwa7dt
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
👩‍💻ANEC's webinar explored today how standards can help make services in sustainable cities & communities more accessible, inclusive, transparent and citizen-centred as they become increasingly digital. 📚Slides and agenda available here : tinyurl.com/mwcmybny
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ANEC Webinar: Standardisation of Services to Citizens in Sustainable Cities and Communities - ANEC
ANEC invites you to a new public webinar taking place online on 16 September 2026, 9:30-11:30 CEST. Registration available here. The European Committee for Standardization, CEN, has recently published...
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🏙️ Smart communities should work for everyone. Our new factsheet highlights how standards can help make public services more accessible, inclusive and responsive to citizens’ needs, ensuring no one is left behind in the digital transition. 📄 Read more: tinyurl.com/399b4yc3
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Consumer safety experts celebrating International Product Safety Week 🌍 Great to celebrate together with our members and colleagues from @beuc.eu, united in our commitment to safer #products for consumers. Raising #standards for #consumers. #IPSW2026 #ProductSafety #ConsumerSafety #Standardisation
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌤️ It may feel cooler outside, but don’t be fooled! Even when it's below 20°C, sunlight can still heat the inside of a parked vehicle to life-threatening temperatures. #LookBeforeYouLock and make sure no children or pets are left behind.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🐶 Don't forget about the safety of pets. They too can suffer fatal heatstrokes in parked vehicles. If it's too hot for a child, it's too hot for a pet. #LookBeforeYouLock 📖Read our factsheet for more details: tinyurl.com/37xvj562
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
💻The first European AI standard has been approved this summer, providing a framework for AI quality management systems, in line with the #AIAct. 🔎 Find out what this means for consumers in our new ANEC factsheet : tinyurl.com/yuy2s2cc
Technician working on an AI system.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🤖How can we ensure AI works for consumers, not against them? 🛡️In Italy, consumer advocates at CODICI are engaging with AI standardisation to help ensure that the #AIAct delivers on safety, transparency and fundamental rights. Read more 👇 anec.eu/news-events/...
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AI and Consumer Protection in Italy - ANEC
CODICI Calls for Stronger Safeguards in the Implementation of Law No. 132/2025 As Italy moves forward with the implementation of Law No. 132/2025 and the European Union’s AI Act, consumer organisation...
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🚘 Looking for a new car? Consider models with child-presence detection systems. Technology can help reduce risks by alerting if a child was left behind. 💡This can save lives, especially during a heatwave. #ChildSafety #LookBeforeYouLock
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
As AI becomes part of everyday life, are standards keeping pace with the needs of older people? Our latest blog explores why meaningful consumer representation and consensus in standardisation are essential to ensure AI works for everyone. 👴👵 Read more : tinyurl.com/yewej3m8
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
☀️Heatstroke isn't only a risk during heatwaves. Sunlight can quickly turn a parked car into a dangerous place, even on a mild day. #ChildSafety #LookBeforeYouLock
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
📚ANEC launches a new public webinar on Standardisation of Services to Citizens in Sustainable Cities and Communities. ⏰Webinar takes place on 16/09 at 09:30 CEST. 📝More details and registration here: tinyurl.com/mwcmybny
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📰New translations available for our children left in vehicles factsheet. Help us promote these if you are in one of these countries. 🙏 Portuguese version: tinyurl.com/5f64ka5a German version: tinyurl.com/3u38d8pa
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
📞Ask the daycare to call you immediately, if your child doesn't arrive at daycare as expected. A simple phone call could save a life. #ChildSafety #LookBeforeYouLock Read ANEC's practical safety leaflet: 📄 English: tinyurl.com/mp68myzv 📄 Spanish: tinyurl.com/msnpvunb 📄 Dutch: tinyurl.com/534ymc7j
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🚗 Did you know? Around 80% of the temperature increase inside a parked car happens within the first 10 minutes. A quick errand is never worth the risk. Always take your child with you. #ChildSafety #LookBeforeYouLock For more details check our factsheet: tinyurl.com/mp68myzv
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Our Bulgarian member, Prof. Elka Vasileva, presented the "Standards for a Sustainable Future" initiative at ANEC's 37th GA. The proposed National Roadmap for the Implementation of International Sustainability Standards 2025–2035 sparked discussion. Read more (in Bulgarian): tinyurl.com/4yadckwz
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
ANEC is looking for expert to represent #consumer interests in #standardisation of #Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies (CEN/CLC/JTC 19). If you have technical expertise in blockchain & DLT & would like to contribute to European standardisation, encourage you to apply➡️ tinyurl.com/z6ev78v6
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📢 Civil society organisations representing patients, consumers, healthcare professionals, digital rights and standardisation are calling on EU co-legislators to keep AI-embedded medical devices within the scope of the #AIAct. Patient safety must come first! 📝Read our letter: tinyurl.com/3cf24ajy
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
☀️ A parked car can become deadly in just minutes. Even on a mild day, the temperature inside rises quickly, putting children at risk of heatstroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, not even for a minute! #ChildSafety #LookBeforeYouLock Check our factsheet here: tinyurl.com/mp68myzv
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
⚽ Watching World Cup over a BBQ? Or camping this summer?⚠️ Never use a BBQ or camping stove inside a tent or caravan. They produce deadly #CarbonMonoxide (CO) – invisible gas. 🚨 Misusing a BBQ or camping stove can kill. 'Be Safe This Summer!' leaflet (9 languages) sonyalou.wixsite.com/leanonus/sum...
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🚨 Heatwave alert: A parked car can become deadly in minutes. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, not even for a quick errand! More than 1,400 children have lost their lives worldwide😢 Check our factsheets on keeping children safe: tinyurl.com/37xvj562 (EN) tinyurl.com/yc2hbcrx (ES)
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Day 2 highlight at the ANEC General Assembly: an insightful discussion with Barbara Bonvissuto, Director at EC DG GROW H (Construction, Machinery and Market Surveillance), on the future of product safety and standardisation, and how to keep consumers at the heart of this rapidly evolving system.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Great insights today from Olivier Micol, Head of Unit, DG Just B.4 'Product safety & Rapid Alert System' at ANEC’s General Assembly. He explored how standards can support the New European Consumer Agenda, followed by an engaging exchange with consumer organisation representatives.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📘 ANEC Annual Review 2025-2026: Out now As ANEC marks 30 years as the European #consumer voice in #standardisation, our latest Annual Review looks back at key achievements and ahead to the priorities that will guide our work in 2026. 📖 Check it out: tinyurl.com/ycuaer7c
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The latest ANEC newsletter is out. 📩 This edition covers child safety, accessibility, sustainability, repair, mobility & more. We pay tribute to Peter Eisenegger & his lasting contribution to #consumer representation, privacy, cybersecurity & #AI #standardisation. Read here 👉 tinyurl.com/4d8cf2k9
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Today, ANEC and LPIAA, the Latvian consumer organisation, organised a National Outreach Event on Standardisation, bringing together consumer organisations, national authorities, and certification bodies. The discussions focused on national collaboration to ensure #standards deliver for #consumers.
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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 26/05/2026
30+ organisations representing consumers, family, passengers and passengers with disabilities have issued a joint statement to maintain key air passenger rights ahead of the last negotiations on the Air Passenger Rights Regulation revision next week. Read our letter www.beuc.eu/letters/join...
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Joint call on EU policymakers to uphold and strengthen air passenger rights
European consumers deserve clear, enforceable and effective passenger rights. Any rollback would remove concrete protections from millions of Europeans and weaken citizens’ trust in the Union’s abilit...
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ANEC joins its Portuguese member APSI in celebrating 10 years of National Child Safety Day! “Aqui Brinca-se” campaign (“Here We Play”) brought children back to streets, parks & public spaces for safe, active play. 🛝⚽🌳 Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/2s4644ub #dnsi2026 #AquiBrincaSe #oGOBIestáaqui
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
As AI is increasingly shaping our lives, consumers must have a voice. Today, we’re sharing ANEC’s work on #AIstandardisation and its impact on consumers with @beuc.eu Digital Experts. Many thanks to the European AI Fund for supporting ANEC’s work on AI standards. #ConsumerProtection #AIAct
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Day 2 of the 40th Accessibility Working Group Meeting wrapped up! Experts covered the European Accessibility Act, support services and non-digital information and exchanged on the built environment and cultural heritage, assistive products and ergonomics. Thanks to everyone for the great work!
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Celebrating the 40th ANEC Accessibility WG meeting with our experts and long-term ally Ima Placencia from the EC! Many thanks to all for your dedication and support in accessibility standardisation for everyday consumer products and services!
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Day 2 ANEC #Services WG: focus on #postal #services, social impacts & EU regulation. Great exchange with @ec.europa.eu (DG SANTE) on #crossborder #healthcare. Raising #standards for #consumers.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
ANEC #Services Working Group meets 21–22 April in Brussels to discuss #standards & #consumer #protection. Topics include: mediation (THUAS study), #EuropeanFireSafetyStrategy, payments, #DigitalFairnessAct, #consumer #rights in #online #services, #passengerrights & #safer #tourism.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Day 2 of the ANEC #ChildSafety meeting in Brussels (15–16 April). Focus on bite force studies, ergonomics, safe sleeping, baby travel systems and product testing to strengthen protection for #consumers. Raising #standards for #consumers.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
EN 81-76, that ANEC contributed to, enables #lifts to be used for #evacuation in emergency situations. The #standard enables persons who cannot use stairs to escape safely & with greater independence, including unassisted self rescue. 👉 tinyurl.com/396ytnr5 🔗 tinyurl.com/264u2hvk #WorldElevatorDay
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EN 81-76: A new standard for more independent lifts evacuation of persons who cannot use stairs - ANEC
A new European standard introduces the possibility of using certain lifts for evacuation in emergency situations, helping persons who cannot use stairs escape safely and with greater independence.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🌐 Metaverse risks for #consumers (ANEC & DIN Consumer Council webinar) 📅 26 March 2026 | ⏰ 15:00-16:00 CET 👉 Join us for a presentation of the study findings on #biometric #data, harassment, addiction, and user perception, plus a #standardisation update. tinyurl.com/mucm52x8
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
As #WorldConsumerRightsDay 2026 concludes, ANEC reaffirms its determination to keep raising the bar for #consumer #protection and welfare, both in Europe and globally.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Product safety must protect all #consumers, including children, older persons and persons with disabilities. ANEC led a long-standing campaign to revise the European and International (EN/IEC 60335) series of electrical safety standards, so they reflect the needs of #vulnerable #consumers.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Children must be properly protected when travelling in vehicles. ANEC engages in the development & revision of #UN Regulation No. 129 “Enhanced Child Restraint Systems” to strengthen protection for young passengers across the EU. ➡️ tinyurl.com/579ju6d9 #WCRD2026 #ISO #ConsumersInternational
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Connected #consumer products need strong #cybersecurity. ANEC contributed to EN 18031 #standards series on cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment, helping support safer connected devices. tinyurl.com/muabykxt #WCRD2026 #SafeProductsConfidentConsumers #ISO #ConsumersInternational
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Strengthening #child #safety through European #standards is central to our work. ANEC plays an active role in standards on toys, child care articles, furniture, clothing & everyday household products to reduce choking, falls, strangulation, fire and & hazards. #WCRD2026 #ISO #ConsumersInternational
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Effective #consumer protection must be based on reliable evidence. Together with #EuroSafe, ANEC highlights the importance of solid injury data to identify risks, improve #standards & prevent harm. ➡️See: tinyurl.com/2kkhexcu #WCRD2026 #SafeProductsConfidentConsumers #ISO #ConsumersInternational
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Unsafe & non-compliant #products continue circulating in the EU, particularly through online marketplaces & complex supply chains. Stronger #market #surveillance is essential to secure compliance with EU legislation & harmonised #standards. tinyurl.com/bdea6byy #WCRD2026 #ISO #ConsumersInternational
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The #GPSR strengthens the EU framework for #ProductSafety. Its impact depends on consistent enforcement & high-quality #standards. We help shape the safety requirements that support the Regulation in practice. Confident #consumers start with safe products. #WCRD2026 #ISO #ConsumersInternational
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
On #WCRD2026, ANEC backs #SafeProductsConfidentConsumers led by #ConsumersInternational. Through its engagement in European & international #standardisation, we ensure #standards reflect real #consumer risks & maintain the level of protection intended by EU legislation across the Single Market. #ISO
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
🚨The EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products recorded 4,671 alerts in 2025, showing unsafe goods are still reaching #consumers across Europe. 🔎Digital product passports can help, but essential warnings must stay on paper too. 📰Read ANEC's press release here: anec.eu/images/Publi...
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BEUC - The Consumer Voice @beuc.eu · 05/03/2026
New Commission Safety Gate data on unsafe products calls for a market surveillance overhaul: 1️⃣Online marketplaces must be liable when no one else ensure consumer safety in the EU 2️⃣The EU should fast-track action on cross-border risks affecting consumers Reaction: www.beuc.eu/press-releas...
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EU must step up its efforts to curve the high number of unsafe products entering Europe
The European Commission published its annual report on dangerous non-food products reported to its alert system (Safety Gate). High numbers of unsafe products call for market surveillance overhaul.
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
💡 The EU Standardisation Regulation #R1025 must continue to recognise the importance of input from @raisingstandardseu.bsky.social, @ecos.ngo , @etucstandards.bsky.social, and @sbs-sme.bsky.social ecostandard.org/publications...
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ANEC @anecstandards.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Happy #WorldNGODay! 🎉 At ANEC, we bring the European #consumer voice into #standardisation, and we promote and defend collective consumer interests in technical #standards, EU legislation and public policy. Find out more in our brochure “What we do for you”: tinyurl.com/5br4wzt3
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