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The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Electrotechnical Committee for Standardization (CENELEC) are two of the three European Standardization Organizations, developing and defining voluntary standards at European level.

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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#Hydrogen is helping drive the future of rail mobility 🚆⚡ New EN IEC 63341 series provide a common framework for safety, integration & performance of hydrogen #fuelcell systems in rolling stock. It supports cleaner, more interoperable railway transport across Europe. Read more: tinyurl.com/45vrd8jv
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How can standards support a greener and more circular digital future? 🌱💻 At the ECOS & InDiCo-Global workshop in Nairobi, CEN and CENELEC shared how inclusive standardization helps build greener ICT value chains and supports responsible digital transformation. 📖Read more: tinyurl.com/msvadrx2
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌍Celebrate #WorldStandardsDay with CEN, CENELEC, @ecos.ngo & @anecstandards.bsky.social! Discover how standards support affordable, clean & sustainable energy, from #ecodesign & #energylabelling to energy efficiency & energy management 📅12 Oct 14:00 CET 🎟️Register: tinyurl.com/bdedmeep #WSD2026 #SDG7
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Webinar 'Powering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Standards in Clean Energy’
Join us in celebrating World Standards Day with a webinar exploring how standards support the transition towards affordable, clean and sustainable energy.
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#YoungProfessionals shape the future of European #standardization. Markus Beckman shares insights on reuse of #construction products, circularity, building consensus and leading at a young age. His advice? Ask basic questions, get involved & help drive change. 🌱tinyurl.com/yukzpk8v #CircularEconomy
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Meet young professionals in European Standardization: Markus Beckman from Sweden
This time, we interviewed Markus Beckman, Sustainability Manager at Saab Group, about the sustainability of the construction sector, the challenges of being a chair and convenor of a technical committ...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🎉 The nominations for the Standards+Innovation Awards are published! 👏 Join us in celebrating outstanding contributions to research, innovation & standardization education: tinyurl.com/2vuxbeuu 🏆 The Education Award will be presented at the @edu4standards.bsky.social event in Brussels on 25 November
🎉 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
The nominations for the 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are published! The showcase inspiring contributions from across the CEN and CENELEC community. This year, 26 submissions have been received across four award categories, highlighting the vital role that research and innovation play in shaping standards, as well as the growing efforts to bring standardization into classrooms and learning environments.
👏 Congratulations to all nominees for their outstanding work and commitment to strengthening the European hashtag#standardization system.
Curious to discover this year's candidates? Get to know all the nominees for the 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards here: https://lnkd.in/eDyPA-sp
🏆 The Education Award will be presented during the final event of the EDU4Standards project in Brussels on 25 November 2026. We warmly invite all members and interested stakeholders to join us: https://lnkd.in/eRup_yNx
Stay tuned for further details on the award ceremonies for the other three categories.
hashtag#StandardsplusInnovation hashtag#StandardsMatter
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚦Europe’s #ITS community gathered in Strasbourg for the 78th Plenary Meeting of CEN/TC 278. Key discussions covered Cooperative ITS, public transport, traffic information, future standardization priorities & collaboration with ISO/TC 204 and the EC. #Mobility #CENTC278
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 New standards published for the EU Digital Product Passport! CEN and CENELEC have released EN 18239:2026 and EN 18246:2026, adding to the growing set of European standards supporting DPP implementation under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. Find out more: tinyurl.com/53tvda8s
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
CEN and CENELEC joined @ceps.eu to discuss the role of standardization in #FP10 and the #ECF. The message was clear: standardisation must not be an afterthought. Standards help bring research to market, enable interoperability, build trust and support innovation at scale. #TrustStandards
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🩺 A small symbol change, a big impact. EN ISO 15223-1:2021/A1:2025 updates the Authorized Representative symbol from "EC REP" to the more flexible "XX REP" format. ✅ Regulatory alignment ✅ Global harmonization ✅ Consistent labelling 🔍 Learn more: tinyurl.com/yf3esabt #ENinthespotlight
𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠! 🩺 EN ISO 15223-1:2021/A1:2025 introduces an updated Authorized Representative symbol, replacing the long-established"EC REP" designation with the more flexible"XX REP" format. For the European Union, this is implemented as"EU REP". 
Why does it matter?
✅ Aligns labelling with current EU regulatory terminology
✅ Supports international harmonization by enabling use across different jurisdictions
✅ Helps manufacturers maintain consistent global labelling strategies
✅ Preserves clear, language-independent communication on medical device labels, packaging, and instructions for use

While the change may seem minor, it reflects how standards evolve to support regulatory clarity, global trade, and effective communication throughout the medical device sector. A five-year transition period will allow manufacturers to implement the update through planned product and packaging revisions. 
🔍 Learn more about the amendment and its implications for manufacturers and regulators: https://lnkd.in/euJ-GJNP

#ENinthespotlight #MedicalDevices #Healthcare #MedicalTechnology #PatientSafety
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today is International Youth Day! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Young people are the leaders of tomorrow, and they are already shaping the world around us today. 🌍 Discover our interview series with young professionals and learn how the next generation is helping drive European standardization forward: tinyurl.com/5cfxab9w
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📢 We welcome the @ec.europa.eu revision of the #MDR & #IVDR and share recommendations for a regulatory framework that is robust, transparent and innovation-friendly. Key topics include certification, common specifications and market access for safe medical technologies. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ym69vdnw
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CEN and CENELEC Share Recommendations for the Revision of the MDR and IVDR
CEN and CENELEC welcome the proposal from the European Commission to revise the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In-Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR), supporting efforts to ensure...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🤖 How can organizations build confidence in #AI? #Qualitymanagement principles are helping shape the development and deployment of trustworthy AI. Discover how standardization supports reliable, transparent and effective AI systems. 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/474n7mw9 #TrustworthyAI #Eninthespotlight
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EN 18286 in the Spotlight: Supporting Compliance with the AI Act
EN 18286: 2026 Artificial intelligence - Quality management system for EU AI Act regulatory purposes is published and it sets a fundamental step for regulatory compliance.
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
⚡CENELEC has released the 2nd edition of Guide 32, updating guidance on safety-related risk assessment and risk reduction for low voltage equipment. It supports Technical Committees developing standards under the LVD and addresses emerging safety considerations. Read more: tinyurl.com/2n2xk44z
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CENELEC Releases 2nd Edition of Guide 32: Advancing Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction for Low Voltage Equipment
CENELEC has published the 2nd edition of Guide 32 – ‘Guidelines for Safety-Related Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction for Low Voltage Equipment’, providing updated guidance to hazard identification, r...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🤖 At #WAIC2026 in Shanghai, Dr Sebastian Hallensleben, Chair of CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 on Artificial Intelligence, joined the International Forum on #AIStandardization, reinforcing European engagement with China on AI standards. 🌍https://tinyurl.com/46vvnsz7 #TrustworthyAI
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CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 Strengthens Engagement with China on AI Standardization at WAIC 2026
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026, held in Shanghai from 17 to 20 July, Dr Sebastian Hallensleben, Chair of CEN-CENELEC JTC 21 on Artificial Intelligence, contributed to the ...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🔐 How will the Cyber Resilience Act be implemented in practice? 📍 Cyprus 📅 21 September 2026 Join us to explore the European cybersecurity standards supporting CRA compliance, hear from leading experts, and discuss the future of secure digital products in Europe. 👉 tinyurl.com/2s4ccr7d
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐑𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.
📅 21 September 2026
📍 Cyprus/online
Organized by the Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS) with the support of the Digital Security Authority (DSA), this high-level conference brings together policymakers, regulators, cybersecurity experts, industry representatives, manufacturers, and Standardization stakeholders to explore how European standardization is supporting the implementation of the hashtag#CyberResilienceAct (CRA).

The hashtag#CRA is reshaping the hashtag#cybersecurity landscape for products with digital elements across Europe. But what will compliance look like in practice, and how can standards help organizations navigate the journey?
Join us in Cyprus on 21 September 2026 for a high-level conference exploring how European standardization is supporting the implementation of the CRA through the development of harmonized cybersecurity standards. 
✅ Learn about the horizontal standards underpinning CRA compliance
✅ Hear from policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and cybersecurity experts
✅ Explore topics such as product risk management, vulnerability handling, lifecycle activities and security requirements for products with digital elements
✅ Exchange views on the challenges and opportunities of CRA implementation across Europe

Whether you are a manufacturer, cybersecurity professional, policymaker, conformity assessment expert, researcher or standardization stakeholder, this event offers valuable insights into the future of cybersecurity compliance in Europe.
👉 Register and learn more: https://lnkd.in/dp4qZ5_k
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⚡ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫-𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? At a workshop hosted by PENTA, the HLF and CEN & CENELEC, experts highlighted the key role of standards, interoperability and coordination in scaling demand-side flexibility and supporting the energy transition🌍 👉 tinyurl.com/3p6jhjt8
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Advancing Consumer-Side Flexibility through Standardization and Regional Cooperation
On 30 June 2026, CEN and CENELEC participated in the Distributed Flexibility in Practice workshop, organized by the Pentalateral Forum in Brussels. During the event, the Coordination Group on the All-...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
CEN accepted M/624 to support the implementation of the EU Methane Regulation in the energy sector. New European Standards will address: ✅ Methane detection, monitoring & quantification ✅ LDAR programmes ✅ Venting & flaring reduction ✅ Consistent emissions reporting 👉 tinyurl.com/cy85r4b9
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How European and International Standards Support the Reduction of Methane Emissions from the Energy Industry
Methane (CH4) is the second most important Greenhouse Gas (GHG) contributor to climate change. 60% of the global methane emissions result from human activity, of which 1/3 is generated in the energy s...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
⚡From coffee machines, toasters to electric toys, for 50 years, CLC/TC 61 keeps household appliances safe across Europe, New updates to EN IEC 60335 series are on the way, supporting compliance with key EU legislation and addressing latest safety & technological developments. tinyurl.com/mwvyx5wf
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50 Years of CENELEC/TC 61 Keeping Household Appliances Safe: New Publications on the Way
Have you ever switched on a coffee machine, toaster, hot plate, dishwasher, microwave oven, sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, humidifier, skin- or haircare appliance, or simply turned on the heating in ...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭! To celebrate the contribution of research to standardization with the #Standardsplusinnovation Awards, send us your nominations for the following categories: ✔️ Individual Researcher ✔️ Young Researcher ✔️ Education tinyurl.com/ys9thmej
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Call for nominations to the 2026 Standards+Innovation awards is now open!
The 2026 edition of the Standards+Innovation award will be the 8th celebration of the contribution of research to standardization with a dedicated award ceremony later this year.
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🌍 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! From 1-3 September in Geneva, #GDC2026 and help shape the future of secure, interoperable, and standards-based digital identity ecosystems in Europe and beyond. 🎟️CEN and CENELEC have free tickets available: tinyurl.com/bdeasj2h
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Global Digital Collaboration Conference 2026
In an increasingly connected world, collaboration across borders, sectors, and technologies is essential to address global challenges and drive sustainable innovation. The Global Digital Collaboration...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🚗🔒 Safer roads & workplaces through European Standards. CENELEC has established the new CLC/TC 220 “Alcohol interlocks” to advance standards that help prevent alcohol-impaired driving and unsafe operation of vehicles and equipment. Read more: tinyurl.com/yc8mb6w7
🚗🔒 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 & 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.
CENELEC has established a new Technical Committee, CLC/TC 220 "Alcohol interlocks", to continue and strengthen European standardization in this important safety field. The committee, with the Secretariat held by DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies), will develop and maintain standards for alcohol interlock systems designed to prevent the operation of vehicles, equipment, or the performance of activities when alcohol levels exceed defined limits.
Building on the well-established EN 50436 series, this work supports safer mobility, transport operations, workplaces, and communities across Europe. The committee will also address critical aspects such as cybersecurity, data security, vehicle interfaces, and installation requirements.
This initiative highlights how European standardization contributes to public safety by providing trusted, harmonized requirements that enable reliable technologies and support policy objectives across the hashtag#SingleMarket.
Stakeholders interested in contributing to this work are encouraged to contact their National Committee: https://lnkd.in/dUiTaKYG

Read more: https://lnkd.in/dU3M9wsy 
#TrustStandards
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🌞📖 Before Brussels slowly switches into summer mode, here is one last piece of reading for your holiday list: CEN and CENELEC published our commentary on the European Commission’s 𝐄𝐔 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/2mbntsy9
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Europe’s Tech Sovereignty Needs Standards to Scale
CEN and CENELEC welcome the European Commission’s EU Tech Sovereignty Package, published on 3 June, and its strong focus on Europe’s capacity to develop, deploy and scale trusted digital technologies ...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
CEN and CENELEC participated in the Distributed Flexibility in Practice workshop organized by the Pentalateral Forum. The Coordination Group on the All-Electric Society presented how technical standardization serves as a key enabler for Europe's energy transition. Read more: tinyurl.com/5c44c4m8
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Workshop 'Distributed Flexibility in Practice'
On 30 June 2026, CEN and CENELEC participated in the Distributed Flexibility in Practice workshop, organized by the Pentalateral Forum in Brussels. During the event, the Coordination Group on the All-...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🌍 New #ENinthespotlight EN IEC 63372:2026 provides a harmonized method to measure & communicate the carbon footprint, GHG emission reductions, and avoided emissions of electrical & electronic products. ⚡tinyurl.com/3esk2mju #ClimateAction #NetZero #GreenTransition
🌍 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲?
New hashtag#ENinthespotlight EN IEC 63372:2026, provides a harmonized framework for quantifying and communicating: 
✅ Product carbon footprints
✅ Greenhouse gas (hashtag#GHG) emission reductions
✅ Avoided emissions
Using a life-cycle assessment approach, the standard helps organizations assess environmental performance from raw materials through to end-of-life, ensuring transparent, robust, and scientifically sound reporting. It also supports informed decision-making by industry, policymakers, investors, and consumers.
As climate transparency becomes increasingly important, standards like EN IEC 63372 play a vital role in supporting innovation, enabling credible sustainability claims, and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEA85ham
hashtag#ClimateAction hashtag#CircularEconomy hashtag#NetZero hashtag#GreenTransition
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🤝 We welcome Ireland’s Presidency of the @consilium.europa.eu! At a pivotal moment for Europe, standards help turn policy ambition into practical solutions. We look forward to working closely with the Irish Presidency & our Irish Member, NSAI. Read the press release: tinyurl.com/w4m4faaz
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🌍 Ready for the EU Digital Product Passport? Rewatch our webinar to explore how European standards are shaping the future of the Digital Product Passport (#DPP), a key building block for a more transparent, sustainable and digital Single Market. 👉 lnkd.in/e5YwZbvG 🚀
🌍 Ready for the EU Digital Product Passport? Rewatch our webinar to explore how European standards are shaping the future of the Digital Product Passport (#DPP), a key building block for a more transparent, sustainable and digital Single Market.
🔎 In this session, you’ll discover:
✔️ The evolving EU regulatory landscape
✔️ How new European standards support DPP implementation
✔️ What this means for industries, supply chains and innovation
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
♻️ New European standard EN 18120 turns recyclable packaging from theory into reality, driving circularity, aligning industry, and boosting sustainability. 👉 Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwjbnh3s #ENinthespotlight #circulareconomy #standardization
♻️ Designing plastic packaging for real recyclability ♻️
With EN 18120, Europe sets a new benchmark, helping industry move from “recyclable in theory” to recyclable in practice. 
Key benefits:
✔️ Common European framework for recyclability
✔️ Practical criteria across the full recycling chain
✔️ Better alignment between industry, recyclers & authorities
✔️ Strong support for the hashtag#circulareconomy
👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTZXUZQ7
hashtag#ENinthespotlight hashtag#plastics
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The Institute for Standardization of Moldova (ISM) joins CEN & CENELEC as a new Member, an important step in strengthening the European Standardization System. ✅Stronger EU alignment ✅More collaboration ✅A voice in European standards Read more: tinyurl.com/5267zh5v #TrustStandards #CENCENELEC2026
The ISM - Institute for Standardization of Moldova joins CEN and CENELEC as a new Member, an important step in strengthening the European Standardization System and supporting closer alignment with Europe. 
✔️ Stronger alignment with the European standardization system
✔️ Full participation and voting rights for Moldovan experts
✔️ Boost to innovation, safety, and competitiveness
✔️ Enhanced cooperation across Europe
✔️ A stronger voice in shaping European standard
👉 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/etiaJfSB
hashtag#TrustStandards
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
At the CEN & CENELEC General Assemblies in Cyprus, a major milestone was reached with the endorsement of the Cyprus Commitment, marking a concrete step forward in implementing the Long-Term Vision (LTV) of the European Standardization System. 👉tinyurl.com/73y24zu2 #CENCENELEC2026 #TrustStandards
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐀 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. At the 2026 CEN and CENELEC General Assemblies in Cyprus, a major milestone was reached with the endorsement of the Cyprus Commitment, marking a concrete step forward in implementing the Long-Term Vision (LTV) of the European Standardization System.
☑️ 𝐀 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. European standardization is evolving in a rapidly changing environment shaped by:
- accelerated technological innovation
- increasing global competition
- the twin green & digital transition
In this context, CEN and CENELEC Members have reaffirmed a shared ambition: to strengthen, modernise, and future-proof the system so it continues to support Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and strategic autonomy.
☑️ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The Cyprus Commitment translates the Long-Term Vision into clear, actionable directions, with a strong focus on:
- building a European Standardization Hub
- delivering a new value proposition for users
- enabling a more agile and responsive standards development
- ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the system
This reflects a shift from strategy to execution, turning ambition into operational change.
☑️ 𝐀 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦. At the heart of the commitment lies a common objective 👉 to create a stronger, more connected, and more efficient European standardization ecosystem
This includes:
- closer collaboration across Members
- enhanced integration of stakeholders and external content
- new service-based approaches to standards delivery
- greater alignment with EU policy priorities
☑️ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚. The Cyprus Commitment also reinforces the role of standardization in supporting key …
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today, CEN & CENELEC met with their 6 Affiliates during the Cyprus General Assemblies to discuss their path to full membership. It was a productive, interactive session that led to concrete follow-up actions. #TrustStandards #CENCENELEC2026
Today, CEN and CENELEC held an information session for their 6 Affiliates in the realms of CEN and CENELEC General Assemblies organized in Cyprus. Affiliates are National Standardization Bodies or National Committees from candidate countries to EU accession. The main objectives of this gathering, led by Dr. Elisabeth Stampfl-Blaha (Chair of CEN and CENELEC Membership relations and Monitoring Committee), was to provide Affiliates with information and guidance on their path to full membership, one of the criteria included in the EU Acquis Communautaire. This event was very interactive and productive, leading to the identification of concrete follow-up actions in the near future. 
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📢 CEN and CENELEC's Annual Report 2025 is out! Explore our Annual Report 2025 to discover the key achievements, developments, and milestones that shaped our work over the past year. 🧾 ar2025.cencenelec.eu #TrustStandards #CENCENELEC2026
Explore the CEN and CENELEC Annual Report 2025 to discover the key achievements, developments, and milestones that shaped our work over the past year.

Among the highlights featured in this year's report are:

Supporting Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty through standards for critical and emerging technologies;
Advancing the green transition through standardization activities related to climate adaptation, decarbonization, and sustainable energy systems;
Strengthening the connection between research, innovation, and standardization to accelerate the uptake of new technologies;
Continuing the implementation of the joint CEN and CENELEC Strategy 2030, including its mid-term review and adaptation;
Promoting an inclusive and open standardization system through greater engagement with SMEs, societal stakeholders, and international partners.
Discover more: https://ar2025.cencenelec.eu/
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 Safe, sustainable & affordable #construction in Europe, what’s at stake? Our Acting DG Cinzia Missiroli highlighted the role of harmonised standards in supporting the #SingleMarket at the European Parliament's public hearing. Re-listen👉https://tinyurl.com/492wu5v3 #Construction #TrustStandards
📢 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 – 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞?
At the European Parliament's discussion, stakeholders tackled rising costs, supply chain pressures, and regulatory challenges shaping the construction sector. A clear message emerged: innovation, digitalisation, and standardisation are key to delivering faster, safer, and more sustainable construction across the #EU. 

During the discussion, CEN and CENELEC's Acting Director General Cinzia Missiroli highlighted the key role of harmonised European Standards in supporting a well-functioning construction ecosystem.
These standards provide a common technical framework that underpins the #SingleMarket and thus ensuring safety, reliability, and comparability of construction products across Europe, while enabling innovation and smoother market access.
👉 Take a closer look at the discussions and reflect on how standardisation can further support a more resilient, sustainable, and competitive construction sector in Europe.
#standards4CPR #Construction #TrustStandards
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🌍 CEN and the Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) have signed an agreement for the adoption of 50+ #Eurocodes, marking a major step towards internationally recognised structural design standards in Cambodia. Read more: tinyurl.com/2sp6kpbd
🌍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.
In May 2026, CEN and the Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) signed a License Agreement covering the adoption of more than 50 hashtag#Eurocodes, with the national adoption process expected to be completed by June 2027.
This milestone marks an important step in Cambodia’s alignment with internationally recognised structural design standards and highlights the growing interest in Eurocodes across the hashtag#ASEAN region to support safer, higher-quality and more resilient hashtag#construction practices.
The agreement also demonstrates the lasting impact of the Eurocodes Dialogue, implemented under the European Commission’s E-READI programme and managed by DG INTPA. Since 2019, the initiative has fostered technical cooperation, policy dialogue, training and knowledge exchange between the EU and ASEAN Member States in the field of construction standards.
Led by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) EU Science, Research and Innovation in collaboration with the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ), the Dialogue has helped strengthen capacities, build expertise and deepen connections between European and ASEAN stakeholders.
This achievement is another example of how hashtag#standards can support hashtag#internationalcooperation, sustainable development and economic growth.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/eP7X4jcV
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🏆 Nominations are open for the 2026 #StandardsplusInnovation Awards! We are recognising outstanding contributions to standardization across four categories: 🔹 European R&I Project 🔹 Individual Researcher/Innovator 🔹 Young Researcher 🔹 Education 📅 Deadline: 15 July 2026 tinyurl.com/ys9thmej
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Call for nominations to the 2026 Standards+Innovations awards is now open!
The 2026 edition of the Standards+Innovation award will be the 8th celebration of the contribution of research to standardization with a dedicated award ceremony later this year.
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ECOS @ecos.ngo · 12/06/2026
⭐ ECOS is celebrating 25 years of bringing the environmental voice to policy and standards. What do our members, partners, and friends have to say about the journey? Let’s hear from @cen-cenelec.bsky.social's Acting Director General Cinzia Missiroli! 👇
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
⚽ The World Cup Football starts today! Beyond the action on the pitch, standards help make major sporting events possible, from stadium safety and medical equipment to digital technologies and fan experiences. Read more: tinyurl.com/cxwzcw5u #TrustStandards #WorldCup #Football
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A competitive Europe needs a strong, future-ready #SingleMarket. Encouraging to see growing support for the #EuropeanProductAct (#EPA) and recognition of the vital role of European standardization in driving innovation, interoperability & global #competitiveness. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n6pxyde
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Strengthening the Single Market: EU Ministers Advance the European Product Act
EU Ministers are gathering in Brussels this week for the Competitiveness Council. Across discussions on industry, research, and space, the meetings reflect a strong political commitment to strengthen...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
The #CyberResilienceAct is becoming reality. Compliance is no longer a future challenge; it's a current one. Join the #CRA Standards Unlocked event in Bucharest on 24 June to discuss standards, product security, and practical CRA implementation. 👉 tinyurl.com/2yv27m2w
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CRA Standards Unlocked – EU Tour
The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will introduce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements placed on the EU market. For many SMEs, the challenge is not understanding that th...
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📢 The RESSE project - Reinforcing the European Standardization System through Education - has launched a call for experts to help develop a Pan-European Certificate on Standardization. Applications are open. 🚀 Deadline: 6 July 2026 Read more: tinyurl.com/ycyvfpka #standards4Education #TrustStandards
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Deadline extended! The applications are open until 15 June 2026. Join this summer the Global Power and Technology programme at the Utrecht Summer School, endorsed by CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI. 📅 Dates: 20–24 July 2026 📍 Utrecht, Netherlands ⏳ Application deadline: 15 June Read more: lnkd.in/e8s6xvRF
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🌍 Utrecht Summer School: Global Power & Technology (20–24 July 2026) Explore EU digital policy, AI, standardisation & innovation with top experts. ⏳ Apply by 1 June ✅ Endorsed by CEN-CENELEC & ETSI 👉 More info: utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/law/...
🌍 Utrecht Summer School: Global Power and Technology (20–24 July 2026). Interested in the intersection of technology, policy, and global power? The Utrecht Summer School on Global Power and Technology offers a unique 5-day intensive programme exploring how innovation, regulation, and competition shape today’s digital world.
Participants will:
🔹 Examine how the EU is driving the digital transition in areas such as AI and quantum technologies
🔹 Explore the dynamic between innovation, regulation, and market competition
🔹 Gain insights into the legal, economic, and policy dimensions of technology standardisation
🔹 Learn from leading experts through lectures and interactive simulations
The course is primarily designed for advanced Master’s and PhD students in European law, but also welcomes bachelor’s students and professionals with experience in (connectivity) technologies.
📅 Dates: 20–24 July 2026
⏳ Application deadline: 1 June 2026
Endorsed by CEN-CENELEC and ETSI, this programme provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of Europe’s digital future.
👉 More information & applications: https://lnkd.in/dnHwrtDj 
📩 Questions? Contact the course director at o.s.kanevskaia@uu.nl
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Strengthening #EUCanada cooperation on standards 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇦 CEN & CENELEC welcomed the Standards Council of Canada to Brussels to deepen collaboration on key topics like AI, sustainability & hydrogen, driving innovation, resilience and global alignment. 👉tinyurl.com/mvptwu94 #StrongerTogether
Strengthening international cooperation in standardization 🌍
This week, CEN and CENELEC were pleased to welcome a delegation from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), led by CEO Chantal Guay, to Brussels. 
The exchange highlighted the importance of working with like-minded partners to address global challenges and reinforce the role of standards as key enablers of innovation, resilience and trusted markets. 
From sustainability and clean hydrogen to AI and data, the discussions focused on how closer collaboration can drive alignment and deliver concrete solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Building on a strong EU-Canada partnership, CEN, CENELEC and SCC will continue their joint engagement, including within the EU-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Forum, to support international standardisation and market interoperability.
🙏 Thank you to our Canadian colleagues for a constructive and forward-looking exchange, we look forward to the next steps!
#InternationalCooperation #EUCanada #StrongerTogether
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
CEN & CENELEC welcomed a delegation from the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) to Brussels this week🤝🌍 Discussions covered digital trade, #DPP, #AI, and global standardisation priorities (ISO/IEC), exploring future cooperation under our MoU. #TrustStandards
This week, CEN and CENELEC hosted a delegation from the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) at our offices in Brussels.
The visit, organised in the framework of the CARICOM Digital Trade Readiness Project and supported by Indico Global, focused on digital trade topics such as Digital Product Passports (DPP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), alongside exchanges on standardisation priorities in ISO - International Organization for Standardization and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and opportunities for future cooperation in line with an existing Memorandum of Understanding.
#TrustStandards #StrongerTogether
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
🔐 CEN & CENELEC welcome the proposed #CybersecurityAct2 Standards must remain at the core of EU cybersecurity certification, supporting a secure, resilient Digital #SingleMarket. Our message: build on Europe’s proven standardisation system 🤝tinyurl.com/39xkz2p5 #CyberResilience #TrustStandards
🔐 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞’𝐬 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. CEN and CENELEC have responded to the European Commission’s proposal for a Cybersecurity Act 2, a key step towards reinforcing #cybersecurity across the EU.
As the threat landscape evolves, this revision aims to strengthen governance, enhance certification frameworks, and support a more secure and resilient Digital hashtag#SingleMarket.
In our feedback, we highlight the importance of: 
✅ Keeping European standards at the core of cybersecurity certification schemes
✅ Ensuring ENISA specifications remain a fallback option – not the default
✅ Strengthening collaboration between policymakers, industry and standardization experts
European standardization plays a crucial role in delivering trusted, interoperable solutions that support innovation while safeguarding our digital economy.
📄 Read more about our position: https://lnkd.in/e7R3kNiF
#DigitalEurope #CyberResilience #TrustStandards
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🚨 Countdown officially started! Just 5 weeks until the CEN and CENELEC Annual Meeting 💙 A moment to connect, reflect, and look ahead together. More details coming soon… stay tuned! 👀 #TrustStandards #cencenelec2026
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🔬 New CEN Technical Specifications boost reliable nano-object detection & analysis, supporting safer, responsible nanotech development in Europe! 👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/mt43pcru #Nanotechnology #ENinthespotlight
🔬 Advancing #nanotechnology with harmonised methods. New CEN Technical Specifications are paving the way for more reliable and consistent analysis of nano-objects across industries.
Developed under the European Commission’s Mandate M/461, these specifications provide guidance on: 
✔️ Detecting nano-objects in food additives
✔️ Assessing aggregation and agglomeration in powders, aerosols and suspensions
By supporting accurate measurement and characterization, they contribute to the safe and responsible development of nanotechnologies in Europe.
👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/edswXGEp
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
💍 A shared language for ring sizes in Europe 💍 New #ENinthespotlight EN ISO 8653:2026 introduces a harmonised way to define, measure & name ring sizes, reducing errors, simplifying trade & boosting consumer trust across borders. Read more: tinyurl.com/yckymx68 #TrustStandards
💍 Why a common language for ring sizes matters 💍 
A well-fitting ring is more than a detail, it’s essential for comfort, confidence and customer satisfaction. With the publication of EN ISO 8653:2026, Europe now has a harmonised approach to ring sizing. The standard introduces a uniform method to define, measure and designate ring sizes, replacing fragmented national systems across countries. 
For jewellers, manufacturers and retailers, this means simpler processes, improved quality control, and smoother cross-border trade. For consumers, it brings greater accuracy and fewer fitting issues, especially when purchasing online.
By creating a shared reference, EN ISO 8653:2026 helps build trust across the jewellery value chain — from workshop to showroom.

👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_8rjfu6
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📢 New #ENinthespotlight EN 18235‑1:2026 published! It lays the foundation for trusted, interoperable data sharing across Europe and supports initiatives like the EU Data Spaces. A key step for Europe’s data economy! Read more: tinyurl.com/urae78my
🔐 New European standard for trusted data sharing with the new #ENinthespotlight EN 18235‑1:2026, a key standard laying the foundation for trusted data transactions in Europe.
It supports secure, interoperable and accountable data sharing across organisations and underpins key EU initiatives such as the Common European Data Spaces.
👉 A major step towards a stronger, more resilient European data economy!
Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8gfYVfe
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🌍 Standards are the hidden infrastructure of modern economies. The World Bank's #WDR2025 highlights their role in trade, competitiveness & sustainable development. 👉 Key insights from the report’s authors: tinyurl.com/3nxznh3m #TrustStandards
The World Development Report 2025, published by the The World Bank Group, puts standards in the spotlight, by recognizing their critical role in trade, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
In a new interview with the report’s authors, we explore how standards support modern economies, reduce barriers to trade, and help ensure developing countries are part of the global system.
📘 Standards may work behind the scenes, but their impact is anything but invisible.
👉 Discover the key insights: https://lnkd.in/eyk3awn4
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CEN and CENELEC @cen-cenelec.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
📝 Standard drafters: join our 5 May webinar on the Enquiry & Formal Vote stages, as described in the CEN and CENELEC Internal Regulations Part 3. Get practical tips, timelines & editorial insights from the CEN and CENELEC editors. 👉 Register: experts.cen.eu/trainings-ma...
📝 Standard drafters, this one’s for you!
Join our webinar on the Enquiry & Formal Vote stages, as described in the CEN and CENELEC Internal Regulations Part 3, on 5 May 2026 and get practical guidance on two of the most critical stages in CEN and CENELEC standardization.
Our editors will walk you through: 
✅ timelines & key requirements
✅ drafting tips & editorial expectations
✅ the editing workflow in practice
🎯 Ideal for standard drafters, convenors and TC secretaries.
👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eBDeEWt4
#TrustStandards
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