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Launch event for the new system of harmonised standards consultants

This launch event will present the new system of harmonised standards (HAS) consultants as from 1 April 2018. The new system aims to improve the quality and the timely availability of safety standards for products being placed on the Single Market. It is one of the implementing actions of the Joint Initiative on Standardisation.

 
Which future for space research in Europe after 2020?

The European Commission awarded a grant for a 'Space Technologies' pilot project to Eurospace on 21 November in Brussels. Philippe Brunet, Director for Space Policy, Copernicus and Defence at the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs signed on behalf of the Commission. Eurospace was represented by its President Jean-Loïc Galle.

 
Professional services: How does regulation matter?

This conference will focus on the lessons learned from the mutual evaluation of regulated professions (2014-2016). It will also examine the objectives of, and recent findings resulting from, the Services Package adopted in January 2017.

 
Product liability conference

This event was the opportunity to discuss with stakeholders and authorities in EU countries the results of the evaluation of Directive 85/374/EEC on the liability for defective products.

 
Conference: Cities set standards to become smarter and more sustainable

How to replicate smart city solutions? Are standards the right tools for cities? Can the European standardization organisations be part of cities’ journey towards a smart and sustainable future? The European Commission is hosting this conference that will answer these questions and more.