European standards
Standardisation is the voluntary process of developing technical specifications based on consensus among all interested parties. It is carried out by independent standards bodies, acting at national, European and international level. While the use of standards remains voluntary, the European Union has, since the mid-1980s, made an increasing use of standards in support of its policies and legislation.
Latest news
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24/04/2012
Mission Growth: Europe at the Lead of the New Industrial Revolution
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23/04/2012
New lists of standards for electromagnetic compatibility, pressure equipment/vessels, and radio/telecom terminal equipment
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20/04/2012
Significant savings for European taxpayers: Full e-procurement for all public purchases by 2016
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Latest publications
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08/03/2012
EU's strengths and weaknesses in terms of innovation
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20/01/2012
Protecting European enterprises and workers from unsafe products
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16/12/2011
Enterprise & Industry magazine n° 12 - December 2011
Latest contracts and grants
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Deadline: 28/06/2012
Economic impact and travel patterns of accessible tourism in Europe
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Deadline: 11/07/2012
40/G/ENT/CIP/12/B/N/02S03 - Facilitating Transnational Low Season Exchanges in Europe through the Development of Social Tourism (CALYPSO)
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Deadline: 14/09/2012
41/G/ENT/CIP/12/E/N02S001 - European Multistakeholder platforms on corporate social responsibility in relevant business sectors
Latest public consultations
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Deadline: 12/07/2012
Commission consults on rules for wirelessly connected devices - the "Internet of Things"
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Deadline: 13/07/2012
Open Consultation on the European Tourism Label for Quality Systems Initiative
Key content
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References of harmonised and of other European standards
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European standardisation priorities for 2012
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Harmonised standards for low voltage
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Harmonised standards for machinery
